I have not had much luck with driving any sort of distance lately. Maybe there is some kind of automotive force looking down on me and saying, "Not today, Bob." And when you drive in a vehicle that has no air conditioning, after a few hours it really sucks. When we grow into adult children, it is often our responsibility to take our parents places like the doctor. They did that for us and now we do that for them. It's a part of life that I don't mind at all helping with. I do not get to do it that often as Dad and June live two hours from me and most often her daughter takes them. Well, this past month there were two times that it was my intention to be help out and be a part of the process. Neither time did it work out. Let me say, though, that it was never a car issue that got in the way. It was something else.
Several weeks ago, I was to meet Dad and June and her daughter at Dad's heart doctor to go over the results of his most recent scan. It made more sense for me to meet them there in Raleigh than to drive to Angier and then on to Raleigh. Since Melissa, June's daughter, would be driving them there. If you know me at all, you know I am not a fan of the interstate, but I'll drive it if I have to. And driving on the beltline in Raleigh is no picnic either. But I did it. I left early just in case I got lost. Thank heavens I did not. But, as soon as I pulled into the parking lot and parked my car, the phone rang. It was Dad. They had just received word that his appointment was now going to be via phone instead of in person. The doctor had an emergency surgery situation come up. While it was predicting good news since they could do it over the phone, it sucked for me because I would not be able to get to his house in time for the call. And to be honest, I did not want to sit in my car for 1.5 hours waiting on that. So, I drove back home. No air conditioning and all.
Sunday, I drove to Angier because Dad needed me to take him for cataract surgery Monday morning. I will admit that the drive to Angier is much more pleasant, and I'll take a highway over an interstate any day! We had a good visit, and I brought some food for them like I'm trying to do more of when I see them. Unfortunately, Dad started to not feel well overnight, so he ended up cancelling the surgery. I totally understand and so did his eye doctor. But, once again, I got in my car and drove back to Greensboro never having seen any of his doctors LOL I'm so hoping that this is not going to be an ongoing pattern when I'm trying my best to be a responsible adult. Even if it is, I will deal with it. It's what I have to do. That is all.
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