Funny story
Hi, I posted a blog some time ago about a patient at the hospital who mistakenly thought my partner was my son even though my partner is 4 years older than me! I thought it was humerous, couldn't see the sense in being offended. Well, it happened again. When I was in hospital a nurse was talking to me and I didn't really hear the first bit, so didn't respond. Then she asked 'well, is he your partner or your son?' Graham was sitting beside the bed and I saw him put his head down. I replied ' what? of course he's my partner'. I knew I didn't look my best as I had been quite ill, puffy eyes from crying etc. But really! He has long hair but his beard is grey. She tried to make amends by telling me it was really a compliment because it could mean I was a cougar:) When she left, I looked at Graham and all he said was 'toy boy'. My 2 girlfriends came up to see me the next day and when I pointed out the nurse and told them what she'd said, one them said quite loudly, 'Oh Mum I hope you're feeling better soon'. We all burst out laughing, it really picked my spirits up. Needless to say, that's the running joke in our house. I think we have to look at the funny side, lucky my ego isn't too big. I will be 54 this month and my darling 'toy boy' will be 58 in August. I don't know what some people see, but perhaps they just don't think before they speak:) Take care ladies, hope you are all travelling ok,
Hazel xx
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I completely agree, some people just don't think. Good on you for seeing the funny side, its is funny really becasue your son wouldn't have a grey beard!
Donna
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I completely agree, some people just don't think. Good on you for seeing the funny side, its is funny really becasue your son wouldn't have a grey beard!
Donna
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I am so glad you could see the funny side in this. Some people do say the most outrageous things without thinking. I love your sense of humour and positive approach to your treatment.
Take care of yourself Hazel.
Love
Joy xx
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I am so glad you could see the funny side in this. Some people do say the most outrageous things without thinking. I love your sense of humour and positive approach to your treatment.
Take care of yourself Hazel.
Love
Joy xx
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Hi Hazel,
I hope you are feeling much better huny??? My hubby is 55 and I am 48 but I never get accused of being a cougar? LOL!!! Take it in your stride because you are still the beautiful woman you always were ok??? Don't ever lose your sense of fun or your sense of humor as it will help you get through this obstacle in your life Hazel???
Laughter is the best medicine huny!!! Take care always and stay strong. XXX Mia.
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Hi Hazel,
I hope you are feeling much better huny??? My hubby is 55 and I am 48 but I never get accused of being a cougar? LOL!!! Take it in your stride because you are still the beautiful woman you always were ok??? Don't ever lose your sense of fun or your sense of humor as it will help you get through this obstacle in your life Hazel???
Laughter is the best medicine huny!!! Take care always and stay strong. XXX Mia.
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Hi Hazel,
Great to read something funny on this site, and yes it is strange trying to look through other people's eyes.
The same thing happened to me a couple of years ago when my son(22 at the time) was having his wisdom tooth taken out. As the doctor was taking him into surgery he handed me his wallet and watch saying "Mum can you take these". You should have seen the look on the doctor's face. He turned around with such shock saying "Mum????, OMG I thought she was your girlfriend"... :-)) So he either thought my son was much older or I was younger. I did hope that it was the latter. Either way, it made me feel great.....Now my son refuses to be with me in these situations... lol!!
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Hi Hazel,
Great to read something funny on this site, and yes it is strange trying to look through other people's eyes.
The same thing happened to me a couple of years ago when my son(22 at the time) was having his wisdom tooth taken out. As the doctor was taking him into surgery he handed me his wallet and watch saying "Mum can you take these". You should have seen the look on the doctor's face. He turned around with such shock saying "Mum????, OMG I thought she was your girlfriend"... :-)) So he either thought my son was much older or I was younger. I did hope that it was the latter. Either way, it made me feel great.....Now my son refuses to be with me in these situations... lol!!
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It is strange trying to look through other people's eyes. I am still occasionly reminded of the toy boy comment (mainly by my partner). I decided to look at the funny side, couldn't see the sense in overthinking it and taking offence. Take care,
Hazel xx
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