Hey sweet Annie / Don't take it so bad

[yuuago]

I love my parents.

I spoke with them today. I'd been ignoring the telephone for about two weeks because I've been going through a really bad spell recently (been feeling extremely unwell) and I just couldn't handle it. But I did talk to them today. They were really worried, were going to arrange to fly down this weekend if I didn't pick up by Friday.

Now, that's definitely the last thing I need. Having my parents underfoot when I'm currently struggling to even get out of bed in the morning, let alone do schoolwork. On the other hand, it makes me really glad to know that they get concerned when they don't hear from me. If something bad did happen to me, then things could be difficult, because there isn't anyone in Saskatoon that would notice and inform them.

A couple days ago, I received a letter from them. I didn't open it after the phone call today. It had a cheque in it. Enough to cover me until August for certain, probably longer. I don't have to worry about money any more, and I don't have to rush into getting a job, which means I'll be able to focus completely on my schoolwork.

I'm so thankful. I feel like an absolute failure of a son, but they did this for me. It just means so much to me that they're willing to help me in spite of my failings.