I found out last night that a good friend of my sisters died last week, right around the same time that our grandpa died and when my cat went missing. I haven't seen the friend in years, but I remember her and I'm so sad for my sister having to deal with this too. My sister just found out yesterday as well, when she called to wish the friend happy birthday.
:-( :-( :-( :-( :-(
Plus my H can't come to my gpa's memorial because of a bunch of stupid work crap and having job interviews. I don't really care that he can't come for the memorial, but it means I have to make the 9 hour drive (each way) by myself.
And I pulled a muscle in my back Thursday night so I'm in physical pain as well as being a total emotional wreck.
Can you fly to the memorial? Driving 9 hours by yourself when you're so stressed and distracted doesn't sound like a good idea.
I could, but it would be over $500 and the flight times are seriously awful because it's a small town (the only flights get in at midnight, and leave at 5:30 am). Luckily though it is a drive I do 1-2 a year and I'm going to take my H's car which will give me satellite radio and pre-loaded music and podcasts so I don't have to fumble around with CDs.