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Yesterday, I have been ill…. I had a “vertigo attack”, out of the blue. It is a very scary thing. So I talked about it…. at work (where I was just barely hanging in there…) and to a few people I know outside of work, and to my son and my friend.
Today I feel better, even though my bed did a few loops yesterday, when I hit the pillow. 
Today…. NO ONE asked me if I was feeling better. No one at work, no one outside of work, no one I’m acquainted with, no friend, not my son….
I know that it is taken for granted that single mom’s keep going, no matter how they feel, no matter if they are well or not well; but still… 
(I don't mean to melt in self-pity and stuff.... but a little thoughtfulness from those who are close might help to brighten the day and make me feel that they care....)
ANYWAY…. That reminded me that one person I know has not been well last weekend… Now, I wrote her an e-mail to make sure she knows that I care. And there is another e-mail about to go out, holding a thank-you note….
So, other people’s thoughtlessness has made me more thoughtful today.
Lesson learned, point taken…. 
Just wanted to spread the idea …. 
PS.... I'm really, really well again....(well.... almost...)  and do not need any sympathy.... This blog is not about my health, but about how we tend to forget to be a little bit thoughful
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marshfieldmale
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Dec 2 @ 12:44PM
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I have a friend who has vertigo...she tells me that she is practically useless when her attacks come on...mostly when she's in high places is when it happens...she had tubes put in her ears earlier this year, so she thinks they will stop altogether...but she's still a little nervous about it.
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butterfly943
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Dec 2 @ 12:45PM
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Good blog..and I say it again..no one really knows how a person is really doing they only get what that person wants them to know in most cases...so thank you for reminding us  btw im glad your feeling better
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bardnsage
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Dec 2 @ 1:06PM
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Lesson learned, point taken….
Damn,,,, I have work to do.
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TroutFishing
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Dec 2 @ 2:05PM
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People can sometimes CARE but be so wrapped up in dealing
with life that they FORGET to inquire about someone's condition.
They might also FORGET from one day to the next that something
was wrong.
CARING and DOING WHAT YOU THINK THEY SHOULD DO can be
very different. CARING is an emotion, not an action.
Yes, very thoughtful, outer-focused people DO inquire. Inner-focused
may not inquire but may still CARE.
Your Results May Vary.
 
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travelwoman
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Dec 2 @ 4:12PM
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Hmmmmmmmm..... 
There is probably quite a chunk of truth in what you said...
Yet... 
it would be nice to KNOW that somebody cares,
because they say so....
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Jacksonboy
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Dec 2 @ 5:52PM
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Well I care just a very little bit how you are feeling. 
Seriously I am glad you are doing better.
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Cruisenite
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Dec 2 @ 6:06PM
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Your point well taken! Most people do tend to get wrapped up in what they are doing and forget to think of others. Not a good thing.
Glad you're feeling better today!
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missliss78
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Dec 2 @ 9:02PM
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Oh my....I've had that nasty vertigo before. It's horrible!
My Grandmother suffered with it frequently for years.
My Mother has suffered with it in the past.
My sister suffers with it occasionally.
I used to pray I'd never get it.
Then one day out of the blue, it struck.
Now, I am thankful I've never (so far, knock on wood) had it again!
Hope you ARE feeling better....I know it's affects don't just go away over night.
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callmemax
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Dec 3 @ 3:46AM
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maybe the only reason THE MAN gave you the attack, was so...
Lesson learned, point taken….
maybe the boy didn't say anything, but gave you an extra (((.hug.))), or two, or thirty? some people are bad at vocalizing, but excellent with actions. or not..
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Snappygoddess
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Dec 3 @ 5:17PM
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Well, I care and not just because I know the scary, helpless feeling you talk about.. but also because everyone of us needs to know someone does care... so... here is your days worth of caring from me to you 
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