September has been difficult

I haven't been around much this month.  Too much going on.  Had a great BBQ on the 4th with friends and then played Mexican Train dominos and laughed way too much.  We went on a cruise to Alaska from the 11th to 18th and had a wonderful time.  The weather was not only warm, but hot most of the time we were there.  Couldn't believe it.   We ate too much, played a lot, walked our *$#'s off, and spent way too much money.  Our room was a mini-suite with living room, bedroom and deck that held 4 deck chairs and a table.  In addition, a king size bed, full tub and space enough to hold the kitchen sink (which I think we took:).  The service was grand and the decor on the ship was exquisite.  We met so many good people from many countries and not a one was a party pooper.  One couple has already contacted us by phone.  They live in Oregon. 
The trip went well, but when we were off the ship in Ketchican we received a phone call that my DS was in the hospital with a possible stroke.  I was so scared.  He is only 33 and this couldn't happen.  We were still 2 days out from getting home and there was nothing we could do.  My sister was contacted and was there to help.  My DS's SO was there to help him and stay with him in the hospital.  It was her insightfulness that finally got him to go to the hospital to begin with.  You know how men are..."leave me alone, I'll be just fine!"  She's good!  We arrived at Seattle and my dear friend, Bonnie and her husband met us and got us home.  My DS had been discharged from the hospital, but continued to have the same symptoms.  The DR thought it was withdrawal from a med that he had stopped taking, but after the same symptoms for 5 more days I took him back to the hospital where they admitted him again and did a more thorough check and diagnosed him with viral meningitis.  By then I thought we would lose him.  He was terribly sick, but finally he got the help he needed.  He came home this last Sunday and is weak and tired much of the time, but no more head pain.  Thank goodness! 
Well...that's been my September so far. Maybe October will surpass it.  We are leaving on Halloween for Arizona.  Can't wait to feel the warm air.