Shit. I'm going to have the leave the election to the rest of you. Mrs R just watched

[Redstone]

a woman get killed by a hit & run driver, not 20 feet away, as she was leaving work.

Save the world without me tonight, would you? I know you can do it. But I have another priority.

See you all tomorrow. Or maybe later tonight, because I may give her a sleeping pill so she doesn't have nightmares.

Redstone

[Oeditpus Rex]

1. Holy shit!

Yeah, man. Go.

Gawd. Just... gawd.

[lildreamer316]

2. Oh, I'm so sorry!!

please go take good care of your woman. See you later.

[RFKHumphreyObama]

3. My thoughts, prayers, best wishes and positive vibes to your wife

That's something nobody should have to see. I would understand quite naturally that your first priority would be to her and so it should be.

Hope everything turns out OK for you both :hug: I'm so, so sorry Redstone

[deadparrot]

4. Wow.

Best wishes to your wife. How awful. :cry:

[Crazy Dave]

5. I'm glad it wasn't her 20 away

That's was close enough where it could have been her.

[Redstone]

28. And didn't I think about THAT, over and over tonight!

Redstone

[mainegreen]

6. Crap! Your life is too crazy lately!

Good luck.

[Shell Beau]

7. That is so awful!

:(

[Gormy Cuss]

8. Take good care of her, Redstone.

We'll be here as usual when you come back.

[Robb]

9. ...Or hopefully better than usual!

:D

Do your thing, Redstone.

[SeattleGirl]

10. Crap, that's awful!

Best to MrsR.

[peacefreak]

11. Oh my god.

Keep hold of her & keep on reminding her that she is safe. Blessings to you both.

[Blue Diadem]

12. Give Mrs R hugs from us

I imagine she's still in shock from seeing that. Let her know we care and will be thinking about her.

[KitchenWitch]

13. Damn

:cry:

Take good care of BOTH of you. :hug:

[MsKandice01]

14. Oh my goodness, Redstone...

How horrible.

[miss_american_pie]

15. Oh I'm so sorry

Give her a hug for me. :hug:

[Left Is Write]

16. Oh, hell. I'm so sorry.

You do what you need to do. I'm so sorry.

[reyd reid reed]

17. Oh, shit...

Take care of her. Priority #1.

And take care of you.

For both of you:

:hug::hug::hug::hug:

[QMPMom]

18. OMG, that is so horrid.

Take care of your wife and calm her fears and dreams.

I saw a truck hit a motorcyclist (no helmet) a few years ago and I still see that accident.

[Redstone]

19. OK, lots of holding on my part and crying on her part, and I've got her

sedated against nightmares and asleep. Even made her some lobster bisque and got her to eat it.

Although after dinner she started to hallucinate and told me the kitchen sink was filled with blood...

Damn. I've seen more dead people than most folks have eaten steak dinners, and I don't have nightmares or hallucinations about it anymore.

But I remember when I did.

I'll not sleep much tonight, because I'll be watching over her. With arms ready as needed.

Thank you all for the comments and thoughts.

Redstone

[reyd reid reed]

20. Try to get at least a little sleep yourself, hon.

She's going to need you just as much tomorrow and the next day...you need to take care of you so that you can take care of her.

:hug:

Holler if you need anything.

[Redstone]

24. Nah, I can still go a few days without sleep. but thanks for the thought.

I can stay alert for about 60 hours with the occasional catnap. Old habit. I'll be fine.

Like I said, her condition is the priority.


Redstone

[reyd reid reed]

25. It is.

But now I'm gonna worry about you, too.

:(

[Redstone]

27. I'll be fine. I'll get her through this, then crash for 14 hours. I promise.

I'd not have survived the things I have if I wasn't tough.

Send Mrs R good thoughts. Send them to me as well, if you'd be so kind. But don't worry.

(Not that I don't appreciate the fact that you worry, you know.)

Redstone

[reyd reid reed]

29. The good thoughts have been with you...

and they'll stay with you. Both of you.

:hug::hug::hug:

[reformedrepub]

36. Yo Triple R

[WindRavenX]

21. jesus christ

I'm so sorry :(

[Radio_Lady]

22. Oh, Redstone -- what a terrible scenario! Did she know the woman?

[Redstone]

26. No, the woman was crossing the street to vote across from where Mrs R works.

But Mrs R did touch the woman, and talk to her, and try to find a pulse while they were waiting for the ambulance to arrive.

She was shocked at the amount of blood, as many people are when they see something like that.

Redstone

[crim son]

30. God. I thought she had witnessed it from a kitchen window

or something. Poor thing. I'm glad you're taking good care of her. :hug: and for Mrs. Redstone :hug:

[Redstone]

32. I do give her credit for not freezing, and going out to the street to try to help.

Especially given how she HATES the sight of blood and/or death.

I'll be watching over her tonight, even with the sedatives she's taken, and over the next few days.

Redstone

[crim son]

33. That's what I was thinking.

She acted heroically. I hope the knowledge is a comfort, once she begins to recover from the shock. For all your problems, I think you have a good woman there, Redstone.

[Redstone]

37. I do have a good woman, and I know it. That's why I'm helping and hoping

to work through the problems. She deserves it.

PS: And I will be sure to tell her what you said about "acting heroically." You really got to the heart of something right there, and I'll be forever in your debt for pointing it out.

Redstone

[NewWaveChick1981]

23. Geez, Redstone...

:hug: That is absolutely awful. :cry: Take care of MrsR and check in when you can. :pals:

[Shine]

31. Wow, what a shocker!! Blessings to all concerned.

to your wife, of course, but esp to the poor woman who was suddenly and tragically killed tonite. O8)

[Redstone]

34. Yes, especially for that poor woman. Thank you for mentioning that.

Mrs R and the woman she works for (who was there as well) have not been able to find out who the victim was yet, but they've both decided that when the story hits the newspapers and they find out the identity, they'll both go to her funeral.

I think that's good of the two of them to want to do that.

Redstone

[bullwinkle428]

35. What a HORRIBLE thing to have to witness. Take care of her, keep

her comfortable, and let her know we're all thinking about her.

[Whoa_Nelly]

38. Enormous

That's what you are...and Mrs. R. is lucky to have you there for her.

...and, I mean enormous in the most positive, large-hearted, solid way :hug:

Hang in there, Redstone...you're enormous :)

[Redstone]

40. Though for the first time in my life, I could stand to lose a few pounds, I do very

much apppreciate your kind comment.

Redstone

[merh]

39. Prayers for MrsR.

Prayers for you too Redstone.

It's a day of mixed emotions, a friend of mine died this afternoon. :( pancreatic cancer again and she was just 46. :(

Life doesn't get easier, we just have to take the time to enjoy what we can when we can. (Like winning elections.)

Love to you and yours. :hug:

[Redstone]

44. Merh, you're a treasure. The fact that you'd take the time to send your good

thoughts after going through your personal loss says... well, it says you're a treasure.

Yes, let's enjoy this night for what we've gained for our country.

Redstone

[merh]

46. I treasure you dear friend

Your support has meant so much to me. :hug:

:loveya:

[Pithlet]

41. How awful.

I'm so sorry, Redstone. :hug: I'm keeping both of you in my thoughts.

[Dervill Crow]

42. Geez oh man, how horrible. My thoughts are with both of you.

I am in complete awe of your wife's actions at the scene.

[RetroLounge]

43. Damn, my thought with you guys

Give her a big hug for me and take one for yourself...

:hug:

RL

[Redstone]

45. Will do. She's asleep now, but I'm in the bedroom keeping an eye on her.

Great to have a wireless network in the house.

redstone

[VeggieTart]

47. Take care of your wife

If she is still shaken up--the hallucination bit you mentioned worries me--you might want to get her some help. It may do good for her to talk to a psychiatrist or psychologist a few times to help her get over the horrible thing she saw.

[Redstone]

50. She's seeing her therapist tomorrow, fortunately. I don't think we've talked before,

but I do want you to know that I thank you for your comment and your concern. We're lucky that she already has a professional to talk to.

I know I can't do it for her myself.

Redstone

[sillyphoenix]

48. oh no!

*sending positive, healing vibes*

[haf216]

49. My thoughts are with you and Mrs. R,

I hope the nightmares don't last long. Must be an awful thing to witness.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

51. Sorry I'm so late responding, my dear Redstone.....

Oh my God, what a horrible thing for your dear wife...

I know you're doing all you can, and I'm so pleased that she's going to her therapist's tomorrow.........

All my best for you both during this difficult time.......

:hug:

[Redstone]

52. Do not EVER apologize to me, please. You're about the best friend anyone could

ever ask for.

Redstone

[CaliforniaPeggy]

53. .....

:hug:

The same goes for you, you know.......