My Grandfather just had a heart attack. My mom, and her parents are somewhere near Padre. My dad called me a few minutes ago. Mama had called him crying and told him to let my brother and me know and hung up. He said that he could hardly understand her because she was very distraught. He was taken by helicopter. My mother is driving to the hospital. I am so worried about her driving if she is in that bad of shape.

Thank you all for your support. I don't know what I would have done without you. When I can't talk to any one else-you are here. When I sent the email the other day, I was crying so hard I couldn't even speak. I was all alone here at the house and needed to be with someone. You were the first ones that came to my mind. I hope you know how important each of you are to me. I appreciate the way that you have taken this newbie in.

Grandad is doing AWESOME. He went home yesterday and feels fine.

Wow! Already home and feeling fine! That is such good news, Lauri! Hope he recovers 100%.

Lauri as a retired cop(traffic officer) I can tell you from personal experience that that fast driving thing is a female trait LOL. Watch cops./.. the only ones who ever get away from the helicopters are the females .

Prayers and best wishes to you and your family. We here a proud to have you as a friend. Keep us posted.

Geez I'm probaly in trouble now with all me female friends(or former friends ) here.

I can vouch for that. Since February, I've gotten 3 warnings (two on the same night) and 1 speeding ticket.

Glad to hear your grandfather is doing better. Great news!!

I can vouch for that. Since February, I've gotten 3 warnings (two on the same night) and 1 speeding ticket.

Just one more reason why they call you "Lethal Woman"! :eek:

Lethal Woman-Where in the heck were you going in such a hurry? Hot date?

I can't believe that my mom hasn't ever gotton a ticket! She told me that the police escort was going to slow for her and so she actually motioned for him to move over and past him right up!!! I don't blame her. My grandad is the sweetest, most giving, Christian man I know. The thought of losing him is more than I can bare. I can't imagine what it must be like for my mom. I am just so thankful to God that he is ok.

Lethal Woman-Where in the heck were you going in such a hurry? Hot date?

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Well, the night I got TWO (count em) 2 warnings, I was actually having a gallbladder attack and had made the mistake of driving 3 hrs to my mother's house. I was trying to make my way back home in rather severe abdominal pain (no lie), so yes, my foot was a bit heavy. I contemplated going to the ER but I waited til the following morning. That's a good excuse for that particular time.. but, I will have to say it's not the ONLY time I ever speeded. lol So, when the guy actually wrote me a ticket on the THIRD occasion, I had no qualms about it. I deserved it much more than that once. lol.

(sorry about the hijack of this thread. )

No problem about the "hijacking" I just consider it a kind diversion. It's always nice to be able to laugh when you are having a hard time. :pirate Grandad was on the beach fishing the last time, I talked to Granny! They always spend a couple of months at Padre Island this time of year..They are so full of fun! I hope that I can be that way when I get their age. I hope they both live to be healthy hundreds! They worked hard and did without all their lives and are now enjoying their retirement. I wish I could now:slots and shows in Las Vegas and Laughlin, Horse races in Ruidoso, Hunting and Camping in Colorado, Fishing in Padre, Carnival Cruises!!!