Good news, bad news...

Good News:

So, the Carolina Panthers didn't completely play into my plan. They didn't win on Saturday night so that they could go to the game before the superbowl and then choke. However, they did completely choke. They lost by 20 points. It was awesome! I'll take it. Maybe now they'll learn the lesson that they should never ever interrupt Heroes. Otherwise, I will sick Karma on their asses. :)

Bad News:

My neighbor is in the hospital. She is actually in a coma right now. She went in with pneumonia and the stress of the hospital caused her to have a heart attack. They induced a coma to try to help her (less stress for her). Her heart is only functioning at 10% of what it is supposed to be and her organs are shutting down. Her chances of survival are very slim. She is only 67 years old. She has cirrhosis of her liver from years of prescription pills for her migraines. She is an incredibly spunky older woman.

Her husband is lost right now. He is in denial about how bad it is. Joe and I have been checking in on him and visiting with him every night. I brought him dinner one night. He kept telling us it was bad, but that she would get better. His daughter came into town yesterday (he had been telling her the same thing). She is the one that told us how bad it really was.

They've been married for almost 50 years. I'm sure he would be completely lost without her. It's heartbreaking to watch. I really like Suzie. I was excited to find neighbors who were really cool (not just for their age -- they are awesome people). I hadn't thought about having to deal with sickness or death with them because they certainly don't seem old.

The doctors have talked to Jay and his daughter about her living will. With her chances of pulling through so slim, they've had to think about pulling the plug if it comes to that.

It's very depressing. I'm trying to stay hopeful. If you're a person who prays, pray for Suzie and her family. If not, think good thoughts for them. :) Thanks.

Screw You, Panthers (AKA my petty grudge)

I'm not really a huge football fan. I watch the occasional game when I have nothing better to do. I try to follow the Indianapolis Colts. They're the only team that I really care about. I do have a serious dislike for the Patriots. I always cheer for whoever they're playing against. It's because I'm a Colts fan. lol I like the Bears and the Lions... I cheer for them if they're not playing against the Colts. ...but other than that, I've not really ever cared much about any other teams.

I've never really liked the Panthers. I'd never heard of them doing anything for the community. They aren't a good team. They aren't my team. I've never really had a real dislike for them though. Something changed several weeks ago, though. Their game interrupted Heroes in the Charlotte area. Everywhere else in the U.S. got to watch Heroes, but I didn't because of the stupid Panthers. I take Heroes very seriously, people. So, I was livid. I couldn't believe they rescheduled Heroes for 2:00pm the next day (who is actually going to be able to watch at the crappiest time slot available??) for the stupid Panthers. They are never actually any good.

Well, that's not actually the case this year. They're actually doing well. Unfortunately. I refused to watch that game, but I really wanted the Panthers to lose that game. They won it. Damn. Foiled. I wanted them to lose every game after that. They didn't. They're in the playoffs now. Damn. Foiled again. They are only 2 wins away from the Superbowl. I want them to lose! They must be punished for interrupting Heroes.

I know. I am insane. I don't care. I don't normally hold grudges very well, but I am holding onto this one. If they win the superbowl, there is no justice in the world! So, the Panthers play at home tomorrow. I am desperately hoping that they lose. However, it would be even sweeter if they won tomorrow and then lost next Sunday. They would have come to the game right before the Superbowl and then choked. It would be magical. :)

So, if you are a good person, you will be hoping right alongside me that the Panthers choke and don't make it to the Superbowl. lol... I'm sure I'll forgive you and still be your friend, but I'm not so sure I'll trust your judgment afterwards. lol... :)