Monday, September 14, 2009

The weekend, briefly

Ups and downs this weekend.

The bad - another setback relating to last year's accident landed my family back in the hospital. And those cots they put in the rooms for family members qualify as torture devices.

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The good - the prognosis is better than we expected (we're looking at two weeks in the hospital, and hopefully just one more surgery, fingers crossed) and I got to come home to drawers full of washed and folded clothes, a clean house and a freshly made bed.

fresh bed

Plus bacon and eggs for breakfast. I really do have the best boyfriend.

bacon and eggs

And I did a bit of squealing because I found blooms and tiny fruit on my mandarinquat tree. I can't wait.

mandarin quat

mandarin quat

P.S. Ever wondered what three words I would use to describe myself? You can find that out, plus more, over on Michelle's blog, love in details.

25 comments:

  1. So sorry to read about your family landing in the hospital (and finding out the details from that older post).. I hope he will make a swift recovery, Rachel. A comfy bed, clean sheets, and home-made breakfast sound like great ways to combat the hospital blues... Sending kind thoughts your way.
    -maria

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  2. oh rachel - much love from my family to yours. we'll think "out of the hospital for good" thoughts for your stepfather.

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  3. so sorry to hear about that! Keeping your family in our prayers!

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  4. i know this feeling. i send your step father, love and light for a speedy recovery. your family are in my prayers. and it sounds like you have a sweetheart of a guy, over there.
    : )

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  5. So sorry to hear of your sad weekend news. I'll keep you in my thoughts. Thankfully, your BF is a sweetie pie!

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  6. Hate to hear that your stepfather is back in the hospital. It's wonderful that you can all be there for him, though, and that your boyfriend is taking such good care of you. I will keep your family in my thoughts.

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  7. Oh this is tough, but hopefully you are approaching the end of this long road to recovery. So glad you have somebody to take care of you while you're going through this. A made bed, clean laundry and breakfast are small, but vital, comforts in times of stress.

    A big get well soon to your stepfather.

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  8. Oh, Rachel, I'm so sorry. It still makes my blood boil to think about what happened to him. I hope he really does get out of the hospital quickly, and for good this time. I'm glad D was there for you. I agree with Jane - the little things can mean so much.

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  9. My heart goes out to you and your family! May you all see brighter days soon!

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  10. oh Rach, i was so sad to hear about the setback. i'll obviously follow up with you soon, but i'm sending my love to your family. xo

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  11. I'm so sorry to hear about the setback. My prayers are most definitely with you and your family.

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  12. Ain't he neat?

    Sorry to hear about your troubles. Sending some nice energy your way.

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  13. I am sorry to hear about your family. They will be in my thoughts.

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  14. wishing your stepdad a speedy recovery!

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  15. Fingers crossed for a smooth surgery and speedy recovery. xoxo

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  16. I will be thinking of you, your stepfather, and mother during this time. And if I could craft some type of trophy for your boyfriend, I totally would. He sounds like a keeper. :)

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  17. sending warm thoughts and many get well wishes for your family member.

    and yes, a wonderful boyfriend.

    xo

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  18. sending healing thoughts to you and yours. so glad for your fresh clean sheets and perfect breakfast!

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  19. Hoping everything works out for the best, You and your family will be in my prayers

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  20. Wishing you and your family the best! Thanks for the link to Michelle's blog, as well.

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  21. so sorry to hear this ... thanks for sharing + well wishes to you + your family! xo.

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  22. So sorry at the news, and all my best wishes to you and your family. Here's to speedy recovery and smiles all around. We'll be thinking of you.

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  23. Aw, I hope you and your family get some real rest soon. You're in our thoughts :)

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  24. Oh Rachel I hope your step-father is recovering well, this must be pretty tough for your family but it's good that the prognosis is positive. it sounds like you your boyfriend did all the right things - clean bedding and cooked breakfasts - perfect! :)

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