What do you think of when you see those two simple words on your cell phone? These two simple words can get a mother’s mind just reeling out of control. For example, when I see:
Missed Call Amelia. Time 10:30 AM
Reasons for Amelia to attempt a call:
- Did I see the basketball game last night?
- It’s so hot…. she cannot stand it. (She’s in an old house, no AC)
- It’s snowing. Did I know that? (She lives in the snow belt!)
Missed Call Amelia. Time 10:45 PM
Scenarios in my mind:
- There is a serial killer holding her hostage in the basement
- She is sick, unconscious and the life is leaving her body
- She has a flat tire on that dark, desolate road to the hockey rink
Missed Call Amelia. Time 5:30 PM
Samples of the subsequent voice mail that I get post-missed call:
- “I’m in Wegman’s. Where are the bread crumbs?”
- “My stomach hurts. What should I take?”
- (This one makes me smile) “Mom, how do I make sauce?”
Then there is Jack. Focus and topic is totally different. Concerns are different although I do always think the worst.:
Missed Call Jack. Time 10:30 AM
Reasons for Jack to attempt a call:
- He’s hungry- can I make pancakes and bacon
- He cannot find his keys or his wallet
- He needs money
Missed Call Jack. Time 10:45 PM
Scenarios in my mind:
- He ran out of gas and is stranded
- He lost his wallet
- He was pulled over for speeding
Missed Call Jack. Time 5:30 PM
Samples of the subsequent voice mail that I get post-missed call:
- “Hey, where are you guys?” (he needs food)
- “Can I order a pizza and wings?”
- (This one makes me smile) “Mom, do you want a mint tea from Starbucks?”
Now I cannot leave out my wonderful husband of 10497 days:
Missed Call Chip. Time anytime
Reasons for Chip to attempt a call:
- “I’m on the bike path with a flat, can you bring me a new tube?
- “Can you put my laptop in the garage? I forgot it this morning.”
- “What was the 2nd thing you needed at the market?”
If any of the three of you see a Missed Call Mom/Karen, it’s because I am thinking:
- Where are you Jack?
- Why are you speeding Chip? I see it on the app?
- Amelia, did you lock your doors before you went to bed?
Or quite possibly I am calling to inform you I am on my way to Italy, see you in a month! Ciao.
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