Chuck called yesterday in the middle of my little "crisis". He said he was in town teaching this weekend and needed a place to stay. Well, I was reluctant, because I basically just have one bedroom, and the kids would be staying with me this weekend. I figured I owe it to him, he's been a great friend...so I thought I could sleep on the floor a couple nights for an old buddy. Well, my girlfriend, Theresia, came over last night. You know, it'd been one of those days for both of us, and we just needed to hang out for a little. We always seem better together than apart. We are able to cheer each other up and build each other's happiness. It's really great, and she is so truly a wonderful woman.
So Chuck calls, and I've been using my phone a LOT, and I was also getting the kids to bed, etc. Plus the phone died and I had to go re-charge it. Well, I missed his call. Every time I tried to call him back, I get the message "The Verizon Wireless customer you are calling is not available at this time. Please try your call again later." I stayed up until like almost 4am trying to get ahold of him. His voicemail to me said that he was lost! I knew he was very close, and when you can't get ahold of someone it's frustrating!!! I just tried it...just now. Still the same thing! I am very worried, but not really about his safety. Chuck is very resourceful and I know he'll be ok, I just really wanted to be there for him. We spoke about ETA and stuff before he left. Jokingly, I told him "You know, I'm kinda cramped on space--I have the kids this weekend, so you might have to share a bed with me." Chuck said "I've been waiting 20 years to hear you ask me to sleep with you." We both busted up laughing!!! He's a real good friend. I'm going to try and keep getting ahold of him today. I may call his house this morning and see if they know another way to get in touch with him.
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