Part Four
“I don’t have the number,” I stated, frustrated with the fact that I hadn’t been more organized with such important information. “Tom has it programmed into his watch…”
Tom had purchased a cool watch early that year that stored phone numbers in it. Even if I had thought about grabbing Tom’s watch, I wouldn’t have known how to work it.
Dona stood quiet for a minute, recalling J.W.’s number. Now, how she did that, I don’t know, due to the fact that I could hardly remember her number, and I used to use it frequently. Dona and J.W. had been divorced for some time, and hadn’t exactly remained in the closest contact.
We dialed his home number on my cell phone, and let it ring.
“Answering machine,” she said and listened to the message. “It gives his cell phone number, but I didn’t catch it.”
She hung up and dialed again. Listening intently, she recited the number to me as the answering machine spoke in her ear. We quickly dialed the new number, and got his voice mail.
He and his wife, Debbie, had gone out to a casino for the evening, and most cell phones don’t have good reception there, hence the reason he had not been able to answer immediately. Finally, Dona got a hold of J.W. and gave him the brief overview of the events. He agreed to meet us at the hospital.
Dona suggested she drive, which in my state of being, was the safest idea. We got into Dona’s Jeep and started the first of many trips to the hospital.
I had been to Research before, but with Tom sitting beside me giving me directions.
Ironically, the last time we had been to Research, Tom and I were going to visit one of Tom’s best friends, Sean, who had broken his back a year or so before. I had thought to call Sean earlier, but knowing he lived an hour away, decided to wait to deliver the news the next morning.
(To Be Continued At A Later Time)
Thursday, 20. September 2007
Oh God Sheila, sending lots and lots and lots of hugs!
Friday, 21. September 2007
Wow. I don’t even know what to say, even knowng how well you and Tom are doing now! This hit like a ton of bricks. You are a very strong woman! And Tom, well he’s simply a miracle! Lots of hugs and kisses to you both!
Sunday, 23. September 2007
Wow….
I’ve always wondered what happened, and now I know. I can’t even imagine being in either of your places at that time. How terrifying that must have been for both of you.
Thank you for sharing this Sheila.
Sunday, 23. September 2007
Wow…thanks for sharing your story. I’m sure it was hard to relive that day. You are STRONG! What an amazing couple you and Tom are!
Sunday, 23. September 2007
Wow - that story sends shivers down my spine…. I am sure it is very hard to tell the story. ..
Monday, 1. October 2007
My heart was pounding as I read this. You and Tom are remarkable people.
Monday, 1. October 2007
holy hell. what’s going on?
Monday, 1. October 2007
nevermind. i thought this was something new and more bad.
Sunday, 21. September 2008
I can’t even begin to imagine what that day must have been like. Thank you for sharing your story.