Portia, I am so sorry that things went down hill last evening. The first thing you must do is take some time to relax and breathe. The second thing is to apologize to your family for blowing up. They do not understand the amount of stress that you've been under so you will need to explain to them that you have been dealing w/a lot of stress these days and their news hit you unexpectedly. I'm sure your father has a lot on his plate and I can't even imagine facing the news of his leg situation and then thinking about moving. That's a lot of stress too. So, you need to take some time out this weekend and smooth this over w/your family. It's important that you do so. Okay?
Now about the missed message from your pod person. I would text him when you feel a bit more relaxed and just tell him that you are sorry you missed his text and will get back to him to talk when things settle down a bit. That you have some personal family matters that need your attention. Portia, you've got enough on your plate and right now...I don't think you are up to being his sounding board. If he's got any sense left in his spongy brain, he'll respect what you've told him and wait for your text message.
Hang in there. I think you've been operating on over load for quite some time. Snapping at some point will happen at the most unexpected time.
Take care of yourself. I do worry about you. I will keep your father in my thoughts and prayers and hope that he'll get better news about his leg.
Sit quietly, the answers will reveal themselves when you least expect them to. The past is gone, the present is a gift and you need to focus on today, allow the future to reveal itself when it is ready.
