Family Never Calls 911

It’s true.  Those with family in fire/ems never call 911, just like those that work in it won’t.   That’s for really sick or really hurt people.  lol

My Mom called me just a couple of hours ago, close to tears.  Phone connection was bad and honestly, I’m not sure what made me answer my phone anyway.  It’s Sunday and we are chilling out, I’d generally screen my calls.  But thankfully I answered.

She’d tripped over the dog and thought she broke her arm, can I take her to the ER.  Yup, on my way.  Hubby’s looking at me like I’m nuts, “why doesn’t she call 911?”  Because she won’t, so I’ll be back.  lol  I get a couple of blocks down the road and call her again.  I wanted to make sure she was ok to wait until I get there and didn’t need to call 911.  She said it was her wrist and she’d prefer a ride.

This after just 6 weeks ago my MIL fell and shattered here ankle.  Didn’t call 911, crawled to the car and my step-FIL drove her to the hospital.  THEY DIDN”T KNOW WHERE THE HOSPITAL WAS!!!  Thankfully their neighbor answered the phone and told them.  I mean, her ankle was a mess too, she really should have called.

However, I also have to remember that many won’t call because they don’t want the bill.  Especially those on a fixed income, like retirement.  Now my Mom doesn’t have that excuse, she lives in our district, so it’s a free ride.  But we have no idea about my MIL’s district.  So I try to remember that money is in people’s choices not to call.

But the biggest reason honestly is because it’s for those that really need it and they don’t want to be a bother.  I mean we all know the horrible calls that hubby goes on.  A sprained or broken wrist isn’t worth calling about right?  They have more important calls they need to be available for.  lol  OIY, I hope I call when if I ever need it and don’t make the same poor decision.  Better go grab my phone for Dad to call me and tell me how she is.

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