I was totally dreading the 4th of July bc my mom was forcing me to go to their lake house 2.5 hours away. My dog is old and I didn't think he would make the trip in my truck but I knew my mom would be a bitch about it until the next disaster occurred. I put going up there off until 2 pm on the 4th of July. Finally loaded my truck with everything got my dog his pallet made and hit the road. Poor cricket was struggling bc his joints hurt but he wouldn't lay down and was exhausting himself trying to stay sitting up. My mom had called and I told her this is just what happened the last time I didn't want to go. Will you be mad mom if I don't come? No, I won't be and goes back to her show. I got home, layed down and passed out. Woke up to messages where are you? We put dinner off until 7 for you (family of 10 others). Then we realized you weren't coming. I wish you would reply or let us know you are okay. If she would listen to anything I say she would know she told me it was okay go home.