[cool09]

I turned 50 and scheduled a colonoscopy earlier this year. The only person I know that could possibly drive me home from the hospital afterwards is my brother who works one mile from the hospital (and I live eight minutes away from the hospital). So I asked my brother if he could take 1/2 hr off from work and drive me home after the procedure and I got an email from him saying "I guess". Am I out of line to ask this of my brother? I mean I wouldn't hesitate one minute to take an hr or whatever off from work to drive a family member home after a hospital procedure. Was I asking too much? I must be out of my mind or something.

[~Christina]

I dont think you asked for too much , Sorry he replied like that

[Mikeyboy]

No, I don't think you're out of line at all. He may have given a poor response, but you definitely should not feel like you did anything wrong.

[impala11]

I guess it's depends on his job. My job wouldn't allow be to take the time off to do it. We do get 1/2 lunch but can't leave. I am sorry your brother treated you like that.

[hvert]

Hmm, is there really a problem here? You asked him for a ride and he said yes? Maybe the 'I guess' just came out funny via email. I wouldn't assume the worst.

[Frankbtl]

Hi cool09, I completely go along with what hvert said..........it was a yes (and you had every right to ask him) and I wouldn't assume the worst.
And maybe he was worried about taking/being able to take time off work for whatever reason.
But then, maybe he's not seeing the procedure in the same way you're seeing it?? Perhaps he's seeing it as something really routine/basic/straightforward...........which some people may, but it's not to you is it? So maybe it would be good if you could talk to him a little more about what it means to you? Afterall it would be good if he knew where you're coming from, and offer you a bit more understanding/support, right?

Alison