Scared Half to Death

@RubyHawk (99405)
Atlanta, Georgia
August 19, 2017 8:32pm CST
I had a scare this week. I called my sons home phone and left a messages, he always calls me back when he can't answer, but he didn't. I called the next day and still no answer. I called his wife and her office told me she wasn't there.It suddenly struck me that he and his wife could have been in an accident. Scared me half to death. I don't usually call my sons cell phone because he's often in meetings. But I felt this was an emergency and called his cell phone. He answered and told me he was in a meeting in DC and would call me as soon as the meeting was over. And he did after he got to his hotel. He said he could see the White House and it looked quiet and peaceful. He usually calls me when he's going out of town because he knows I worry. He apologized saying he was so busy right up to the time to leave that he forgot. I accepted, but I'm thinking he'll remember to call next time. I know he did forget because he's a good thoughtful son
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• United States
20 Aug 17
I am so glad you got a hold of him Ruby. I know how that feeling of dread is too.
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
20 Aug 17
You'd think when our kids are grown we'd stop worrying.
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• United States
20 Aug 17
@RubyHawk Oh gosh it is worse now then when he was little.
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
21 Aug 17
@TiarasOceanView We knew where they were and what they were doing when they were little.
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@Lucky15 (37374)
• Philippines
20 Aug 17
Glad that you have talked to him
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
20 Aug 17
I was happy to hear his voice and know he hadn't been an accident.
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@velvet53 (22533)
• Palisade, Colorado
20 Aug 17
That would scare me too. But they are all safe and that is what matters. When my youngest son doesn't return my call for a few days I worry also. I hope that your son doesn't forget to call you again.
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@velvet53 (22533)
• Palisade, Colorado
20 Aug 17
@RubyHawk That is what always comes to my mind first. It is scary.
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
21 Aug 17
@velvet53 that's true We always think the worst.
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
20 Aug 17
It really scared me, I was afraid he'd been in an accident but all is well. He won't be likely to forget for awhile anyway.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
20 Aug 17
Typical son. My son often tells us, but sometimes gets so busy, he forgets. That happened when he went to London and Dubais. I knew he was going, but never heard a word until he returned home.
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
20 Aug 17
That would have worried me crazy. My grandson was in Dubais and didn't call but he sent emails.
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@Kandae11 (55172)
20 Aug 17
I understand how you felt, because that is exactly the way I would feel if I can't get hold of my son. He always tells me that I worry to much.
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
20 Aug 17
My son tells me the same thing. But we worry anyway.
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@jaideemai (351)
• Thailand
20 Aug 17
Happy that there was a nice ending!
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
20 Aug 17
Thank you, so was I Accidents do happen
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@marguicha (223893)
• Chile
20 Aug 17
I´m sorry you had that scare! I hope your son will now know that mommy has an imagination
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@marguicha (223893)
• Chile
20 Aug 17
@RubyHawk I´d be scared too.
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
20 Aug 17
Oh, he knows that. So do all my sons.
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• Valdosta, Georgia
20 Aug 17
I'm very glad everything was okay. I worry as well when my husband doesn't answer his phone for whatever reason. My kids are still young but I'm sure they will scare me like crazy too when their older.
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
20 Aug 17
They will. It goes along with parenting our parents worried about us too.
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@silvermist (19702)
• India
20 Aug 17
Happy to know all is well.I can understand the feeling.I am sure,next time he wouldn't forget.
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
20 Aug 17
Yes, all is well He's at home today.
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• Eugene, Oregon
20 Aug 17
Something like that can really worry a parent. I'm glad all is well.
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
20 Aug 17
It can. Parents forget grownup kids are capable of taking care of themselves. Actually I know that and worry anyway.
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• Eugene, Oregon
20 Aug 17
@RubyHawk Yes, my daughter has traveled to Europe and to China and I am always quite worried.
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
21 Aug 17
@JamesHxstatic It's a parent thing.
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@just4him (317385)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
21 Aug 17
I'm glad he's okay.
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@just4him (317385)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
23 Aug 17
@RubyHawk That's great!
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
23 Aug 17
@just4him It is, It looked bad for awhile.
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
22 Aug 17
Thanks, he's perfectly fine. I talked to him again yesterday.
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@Courtlynn (67080)
• United States
20 Aug 17
Oh goodness. I'm glad you called his cell and heard from him.
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@Courtlynn (67080)
• United States
20 Aug 17
@RubyHawk yes maybe
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
21 Aug 17
@Courtlynn But I don't like to disturb him when he's working unless it's a have to.
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
20 Aug 17
I should have called after he didn't answer his home phone and saved myself a lot of worry.
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@andriaperry (117177)
• Anniston, Alabama
20 Aug 17
Yes I would be worried too. I am glad he is good son.
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
20 Aug 17
He is a good son. I'm thankful for all my sons.
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@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
20 Aug 17
You are very lucky to have a son like that that calls you so you will not worry about it. Glad he was ok.
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
21 Aug 17
@Hannihar We moms are good worriers.
@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
20 Aug 17
I am lucky, not all children are as thoughtful.
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@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
20 Aug 17
@RubyHawk Ruby, you are so right.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
5 Sep 17
Glad that all worked out and hopefully he won't forget to let you know the next time.
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
6 Sep 17
He didn't forget. He was out of town again and called me from the airport before he boarded his plane.
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@much2say (56226)
• Los Angeles, California
21 Aug 17
What a scare - especially when you would have normally expected a call back for him. Well I'm glad he just simply forgot and all is well. Phew!
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@much2say (56226)
• Los Angeles, California
27 Aug 17
@RubyHawk I think a parent always will, right? I know I do!
@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
21 Aug 17
So was I. He says I worry too much and I do.
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
28 Aug 17
@much2say True, once a mother always a mother.
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@cintol (11261)
• United States
23 Aug 17
that can be scary when you don't hear from your kids and no one answers phones when you call. So glad you got in touch with him and all was well.
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@cintol (11261)
• United States
24 Aug 17
Yes we do, funny coz it doesn't matter how old they are. Always will be our babies
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
25 Aug 17
@cintol you're right, they never get too old for mama to worry.
@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
24 Aug 17
All was well, but moms will worry in spite of everything.
@kobesbuddy (78871)
• East Tawas, Michigan
20 Aug 17
@RubyHawk Those boys will always be our boys, regardless or how old they are! Chad does this to me, he forgets to call and let me know that he and Kris are doing fine. I worry, that's the bottom line:(
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@kobesbuddy (78871)
• East Tawas, Michigan
21 Aug 17
@RubyHawk My daughter is more independent. Whenever Chad gets hurt or something bad happens, he calls his 'Mom!' lol
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
22 Aug 17
@kobesbuddy Mom is always there when needed. I wouldn't have it any other way.
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
21 Aug 17
It's always the bottom line. Moms will be moms.
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@aninditasen (16508)
• Raurkela, India
21 Aug 17
We often worry too much when we are old.
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
21 Aug 17
We do. We should learn better.
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@aninditasen (16508)
• Raurkela, India
21 Aug 17
@RubyHawk Yes, That's it.
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@Rhombus (356)
• South Africa
26 Aug 17
I know the feeling, and the awful thoughts that run through your mind as you try calm down to a panic. I often wonder how they coped before cellphones. I would go away for weeks on holiday with friends, with no contact besides the "we got here" call.
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
26 Aug 17
We did very well without cell phones. You don't miss it if you never had it. I would worry now. But I only use mine for emergencies. I don't like the interruptions of a cell phone.
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
27 Aug 17
@Rhombus It's a new day. I was going to say improved but I'm not sure of that
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@Rhombus (356)
• South Africa
26 Aug 17
I also panic if I can't get hold of my boys. @RubyHawk In the old days would not have felt that panic.
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