I had gone over to take my mom for her monthly blood test. The doctor monitors her blood clotting levels as she has a heart condition. Our local blood lab gets busier and busier. This time we waited over an hour for her test. We were number 85 and they were serving number 59 when we got there. It really depends when you get there as the crowd ebbs and flows. Fortunately we got seats after a little while.
The lady sitting next to us said it was her first time at this lab and wondered if it was always so crowded. A man came in with a lady. It seemed he was feeling dizzy and he needed some tests. The attendant apologized and told him he had to take a number. Someone gave him a seat and he promptly fell asleep. Maybe he should have gone to emergency. Then a couple of cute pre-school aged kids came in with their caregivers. They wore the cutest winter hats, reminding me of how my daughter would always pull hers off. One of the kids was the cutest little boy. His mom had made an appointment for a DNA test for the boy. Hmm. It was hard to keep him entertained while they waited in the crowded lounge. At one point, I heard him say 'mommy, you're mean!' She denied it as she restrained him. He said 'yes, you are'. His grandma was there and helped to keep him occupied as only a grandma can do. Happily, our number came up and then it was time to get on with the rest of our day.
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Ahhh... This reminds me that we have to take mom in for her check-up and blood work too. She especially needs her blood pressure checked.
Sounds like a looong wait! Love the cat, I think they all like eating plants! Valerie
I have put photos of the Christmas market on my blog for you!
Hope your mum's bloods were okay. Love your sister's cat, what a sweetie :)
Your sister's cat looking Cute.. nice photo..
Wow, I have never waited that long in the lab.
I always have thought that some of the most interesting observations can be seen in waiting rooms. Sounds like you captured some of them here.
My cats LOVE to eat spider plants! I have two hooks in the ceiling next to the window seat in the kitchen. When I bring the pots in for the winter I hang them there to keep them from being nibbled on.
I love this picture!!
It's a tough job trying to keep kids entertained while you wait for your appointment. I remember those days very well!
What a beautiful kitty! I'm not sure about spider plants, but I know lily plants are very bad for them... Too bad about the long wait at the facility, that's the sort of thing one hopes is attended to quickly and carefully...
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