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The librarian's cell phone rang in the middle of the day, and though she was a bit surprised to see who was calling, she answered in a cheerful tone with, "Hello my darling daughter! How are you; is everything ok?"
"Well..." Blanche answered slowly, "mostly ok, but...you know those two weeks you were going to take off in March? I'm going to need you to take them off now. I'm calling from the hospital where my firstborn and your youngest grandchild is unfortunately being forced to evacuate his comfortable hideout to make his debut in the cold, cruel world - my water broke."
The librarian sat up straight at her desk with a look of shocked surprise on her face and immediately began to print out the directions to the hospital she had saved on her work computer, thanking her superior organizational skills for having planned ahead in case of contingency, while pulling up the travel weather site - thank goodness it looked clear; she was not looking forward to the 6 hour drive in general, but bad weather would have made it intolerable, and her daughter knew that, so she quickly reassured her: "Do not fear, I am on my way!"
So glad she had a mother she could count on!
ReplyDeleteso am I. so many of us have 'complicated' relationships with our mothers that it's such a blessing when they can just...be there for us when we need them. thanks for visiting and commenting!
DeleteAh she's coming... dear librarian!
ReplyDeletethe dearest! thanks for visiting and leaving a comment ~
Deleterefreshing switch-up with the situation (surprise call) being met by the protagonist exhibiting a very methodical and organized response.
ReplyDeletemethodical and organized - words librarians love. thanks for your visit and comment!
DeleteWhen I was young I dreamt about being a librarian. So glad the mother had a nice weather to take in the 6hour drive.
ReplyDeleteso did Blanche, for sure - the librarian mom was very scared and brave to make the journey, but for her daughter's firstborn? she Had to be there. thanks for visiting and commenting!
DeleteWhat a happy surprise and what a prepared librarian! How fun!
ReplyDeletethank you! I appreciate you visit and comment ~
DeleteThose babies come when they are good and ready, even if we are not. It sounds like this grandmother-to-be had everything well in hand.
ReplyDeletewell, that baby was NOT ready, but when your water breaks, they have to come out anyway. Blanche was grateful to have her mother there, and appreciative of her help. thanks for stopping in and commenting!
DeleteThat baby will have a great future, always one step ahead of the rest!
ReplyDeleteinteresting take - I always thought the poor dear was being thrust into situations he wasn't ready for, but he seems mostly ok these days - at least, no worse than the rest of us. thanks for visiting and leaving a comment!
DeleteBabies like to be born at tge most unexpected moments; a little prep leaves room to wiggle. 😉
ReplyDeleteoh, that baby did NOT want to be born - he wasn't ready, and he had to be forced out into the world three weeks earlier than expected weighing in at about 4 lbs. he caught up quickly and is doing just fine these days. thanks for your visit and comment!
DeleteCongratulations on the new grandchild.
ReplyDeletelol, I don't have any grandchildren...yet. thanks for visiting and leaving a comment!
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