Furniture Browsing Morning? No, In Search Of Son

I had every intention of going into town and browsing some furniture shops this morning after I dropped my son of to school. Browsing the shops is one of the strategies I use to ease the stress in my life. Spending money is another strategy. I love spending money (when I have it).

My son who has autism and severe learning difficulties however put paid to my plans. When we were stopped at the lights of a busy junction he managed to get out of the car via the window. He was quick as a flash and across a main busy road and practically out of my sight before I even registered what was happening. Home furnishings soon vanished from my mind as off I ran in hot pursuit.

It was the rush hour and it was at one of the busiest junctions in Belfast so as you can imagine I was beside myself. He has absolutely no conception of danger or the slightest knowledge of road care. He is like a six foot toddler.

As I went to the local police station and wandered around in the sopping rain looking for him thinking him dead I could not help thinking that "I've been down these last few days because my life is hard; sometimes it feels unbearable, but yesterday I knew my son was safe and happy as Larry in his own wee world. I wished I had counted my blessings instead of complaining" I felt as though life was putting things into perspective for me. We found him two hours later hiding in a garage but only because a good woman saw him and phoned the police.

He, off course is none the worst for his adventure but I felt wrung out like a wet rag. A little retail therapy was what I needed (deserved) So I came online to browse the online furniture stores. I dream of someday having a lovely home. I am also in need of a dining room table so thought I'd check out the prices. Mydeco has some beautiful furniture and I had some wonderful ideas of what I could do if my home was not so chaotic and in need of so many repairs.

You'd think after the morning I had looking at furniture and daydreaming about my house would be the last thing I would think about, but it helped me focus and not think about what might have happened.

I am exhausted but he is safe and I am counting my blessings.