Sometime those odd email messages are important

Got an email late yesterday afternoon that initially looked like it might be a scam. It was from an email address unknown from me. It had some odd formatting/punctuation issues. It claimed to be from my mother (who is currently travelling in France). However, instead of asking for money, it told me she'd broken her arm. There were details in it that made it clear it was from her. I'm glad I looked at that email more closely.

Sometimes relatives do get into difficulties in foreign countries. I haven't spoken with her yet, but she's with friends and the doctor said it was ok for her to return home before seeking major treatment. Surgery will probably be necessary.

BTW, the formatting and punctuation issues were due to her typing one-handed on a French keyboard.