backfire

*today I recieved a call from the highway patrol soliciting money for various reasons. I must admit i tried to use betsy's eye trauma to cut it short. complete backfire. I do try to use her eye for good vs evil. Although I'm still on the fence regarding the pinkeye story. Anyhoo. This is how the conversation went: 
Solicitor: can you pledge $350

Me: so sorry not this year, we have some medical bills

Solicitor: oh sorry to hear that? what happened

Me: (really they would ask? ok fine) my daughter lost her eye.

(this is where I honestly thought he would say, "so sorry to hear that, we will check back with you next year".  nope

Solicitor: DUDE! my cousin shot my other cousin in the eye with a crossbow. It popped the thing like a beach ball. It was the coolest and grossest thing I've ever seen.

Me: uhhhhh

Solicitor: ( realizing that we are probably being recorded) Ma'am I'm sorry to hear about that unfortunate incident. Would you be able to donate $20?

Me: click.

I will admit i have laughed about it all morning. I have heard alot of eye stories in the last couple of months and I think this one is my favorite! 

* betsy keeping a close watch on her baby! Yes I know the outfit is tight, an unfortunate consequence due to the massive pile of laundry i keep putting off.