Hey there Big Bear! I know it's easy to let our stress level max out when we are concerned for our loved ones, but as one of your "buddies" I should point out that your fuse appears a little short on line lately, or should I say more like Primer-Cord?
Aaron never asked me to share a room, but to be blunt, I'd have turned him down flat also, just like I would just about anyone else who would ask (except for a rare few I have roomed with before, that I KNOW I won't want to strangle them / or them me, before the weekend is over)... I used to travel with all kinds of friends, and learned the hard way that not everyone is compatible. I always had a hard time saying no to people but I decided in recent years it's time to take a pass, or let other people step up.
I do wish your wife the very best, and hope that the surgery goes without a hitch. I'm sure people were thinking it, and praying for her, even without having remembered to say it. I've got a disc injury that I'll put off surgery as long as I can stand it... my brother walks with a cane and lives in constant pain to avoid a type of experimental spinal surgery...so I know the decision was not an easy one... I, and certainly everyone here, pray that you find peace and the inner strength to deal with this until it's over with, and that all goes well,
EricV
Aaron, was possibly going to stay at the Quality Inn, but one of his "buddies" wouldn't have him as a "roomie". He was thinking of going alone, since his Mom may not be out of the hospital yet, which is the reason for me not going. I'll give her everyone's Best Wishes, etc... oh yeah, many of you guys haven't wished her the best...... but that's okay, we go through life deluded anyway when it comes to those you think are friends.
Big Bear