Good morning! I'm getting ready to go to work, but have to tell you this story.
My son was walking home from school yesterday and called me. While he was walking home, he noticed he was being followed. He has a North Face backpack. Thieves know there is probably an expensive laptop inside. If you turn off the main street onto a side street, that's where they rob you. Mike turned around, looked the guy straight in the eye. The thief turned around and walked the other way.
Then ... twice ... police squad cars stopped, a cop jumped out and detained him. They were swarming the area, looking for a young man (Mike fit the description) who had done something. When they got close to his face, they realized Mike wasn't their guy.
Now that was an interesting walk home and an interesting phone call! Anyway, after he got home, he called back and we had a very long and wonderful chat. Love that boy.
Wow! What a story! Not exactly the kind a mother wants to hear, especially when she's miles away. I remember calling home and telling my parents what I thought were interesting Hollywood stories. They probably hung up and had trouble sleeping at night. I don't know how they kept from jumping on a plane and coming out here to take me home to Georgia. It doesn't matter that Mike is a guy, does it Surfie? Your baby is your baby, no matter what.
It's overcast today. Maybe we'll get some relief from the triple digit heat. It's only supposed to be in the mid-90s.
I got a little nervous, listening to what was happening, but knew he was never in any real danger. He was on a major street, packed with people and cars, at 4:00 in the afternoon. Once he got home and we could talke, uninterrupted, we laughed about it and talked for a very long time. I do miss him, though.
You're right about the angels, Phooey. I pray for his protection 2 or 3 times every single day. And I've seen his Guardian Angel! Seriously, I have.
Surfie, I believe you without reservation. I've had prayerful experiences that I can not put into words. Not out of fear of embarrassment but lack of verbal skills to present what happened factually accurate. I just know this; God loves us all and by faith we win for all eternity!
Argghhh! I've had such an embarrassing day! Someone used my email address to send weight loss messages to everyone in my contact list. Even my husband wanted to know if I thought he was too fat. Some of these went out to people I only know in a professional sense, like my vet, my doctor, my pet sitter. I'm apologizing like crazy. Surfie & Froggy got them and family members I haven't corresponded with in ages. I hope this was a one-time thing.
Cookies? Did someone mention cookies? I love to put McDonald's chocolate-chip cookies in the microwave. Yummmm.
This is a "fat" post, not a "diet" post. Has anyone seen the extra big marshmallows in the store? Extra big marshmallows would be extra tasty over a campfire. More Yummmm. Is a marshmallow named after Mr. Marshmallow? Only I,'WOG, know the answer. Yes, I looked up the history of the marshmallow.
Surfie, so glad that your son is safe. Tt was a scary story. Can't be too careful these days.
Someone followed my VW bug in San Diego once at night. I pulled into one of the vacation hotels. When the car turned into the hotel road behind me, I did a quick u-turn and zipped right by him. He couldn't turn around as quickly in the big car.
Working in San Diego at night is why I finally got a cell phone. Couldn't take a chance that my car would break down on the freeway, and no way to call for help.
Good morning! I'm getting ready to go to work, but have to tell you this story.
ReplyDeleteMy son was walking home from school yesterday and called me. While he was walking home, he noticed he was being followed. He has a North Face backpack. Thieves know there is probably an expensive laptop inside. If you turn off the main street onto a side street, that's where they rob you. Mike turned around, looked the guy straight in the eye. The thief turned around and walked the other way.
Then ... twice ... police squad cars stopped, a cop jumped out and detained him. They were swarming the area, looking for a young man (Mike fit the description) who had done something. When they got close to his face, they realized Mike wasn't their guy.
Now that was an interesting walk home and an interesting phone call! Anyway, after he got home, he called back and we had a very long and wonderful chat. Love that boy.
Hope you all have a great day. Off to work I go!
Wow! What a story! Not exactly the kind a mother wants to hear, especially when she's miles away. I remember calling home and telling my parents what I thought were interesting Hollywood stories. They probably hung up and had trouble sleeping at night. I don't know how they kept from jumping on a plane and coming out here to take me home to Georgia. It doesn't matter that Mike is a guy, does it Surfie? Your baby is your baby, no matter what.
ReplyDeleteIt's overcast today. Maybe we'll get some relief from the triple digit heat. It's only supposed to be in the mid-90s.
I believe that thief 'saw' ten thousand angels surrounding your son, Surfie.
ReplyDeleteGood morning, ladies. Party on!
Surfie, I am still at school today, and don't have much time to comment. But glad your son is okay! Will read your post again when I get home.
ReplyDeleteI got a little nervous, listening to what was happening, but knew he was never in any real danger. He was on a major street, packed with people and cars, at 4:00 in the afternoon. Once he got home and we could talke, uninterrupted, we laughed about it and talked for a very long time. I do miss him, though.
ReplyDeleteYou're right about the angels, Phooey. I pray for his protection 2 or 3 times every single day. And I've seen his Guardian Angel! Seriously, I have.
Surfie, I believe you without reservation. I've had prayerful experiences that I can not put into words. Not out of fear of embarrassment but lack of verbal skills to present what happened factually accurate. I just know this; God loves us all and by faith we win for all eternity!
DeleteFear not, for they that be with us are more than they that be with them. 2Kings6:16
DeleteWell done, Gloria! And Amen!
DeleteArgghhh! I've had such an embarrassing day! Someone used my email address to send weight loss messages to everyone in my contact list. Even my husband wanted to know if I thought he was too fat. Some of these went out to people I only know in a professional sense, like my vet, my doctor, my pet sitter. I'm apologizing like crazy. Surfie & Froggy got them and family members I haven't corresponded with in ages. I hope this was a one-time thing.
ReplyDelete(Hehehe), Well Eva? Is he too fat? (Hehehe) Sorry, I have the giggles!
DeleteGiggle away! The man is a stick figure! Doesn't say much for my cooking, does it?
DeleteThey have been talking about some annonymous group hacking into email accts.
DeleteI could actually use a weight loss reminder. Oh well, I'll just go back to baking cookies.
Eva, I'm 6' 155lbs soaking wet! Froggy has a picture of me. (Hehehe)
ReplyDeleteCookies? Did someone mention cookies? I love to put McDonald's chocolate-chip cookies in the microwave. Yummmm.
ReplyDeleteThis is a "fat" post, not a "diet" post. Has anyone seen the extra big marshmallows in the store? Extra big marshmallows would be extra tasty over a campfire. More Yummmm. Is a marshmallow named after Mr. Marshmallow? Only I,'WOG, know the answer. Yes, I looked up the history of the marshmallow.
I have never heard of Mr. Marshmallow. Who is he?
DeleteSurfie, so glad that your son is safe. Tt was a scary story. Can't be too careful these days.
ReplyDeleteSomeone followed my VW bug in San Diego once at night. I pulled into one of the vacation hotels. When the car turned into the hotel road behind me, I did a quick u-turn and zipped right by him. He couldn't turn around as quickly in the big car.
Working in San Diego at night is why I finally got a cell phone. Couldn't take a chance that my car would break down on the freeway, and no way to call for help.