Well my sister, mother and father had no problems on the flight coming into NY. As a matter of fact that end went a little TOO smooth which is why MY end went absolutely horrifying!!! I woke up an hour after my alarm went off and was almost late to my doctor appointment. I got there and even driving there and home I wasn't feeling all that great. I got home and thought I would check on my laundry in the basement and when I got down there I literally stepped into two full feet of water. Instant panic attack. I called Chris first flipping out and begging him to come over here. Then I called flood people and then my family at the airport in Florida waiting for a plane.
Lets just say from there its been one HELL of a day. Chris stayed here while I picked up my family from the airport. My mother and sister are going to have to sleep at my aunt's house because theres too much going on here and my mother couldnt take it, but my sister didnt seem to really care as much. My stress level a whole day has been through the roof and I think I definitely joined the ranks with my parents. My sister was making little puns trying to keep the mood a bit lighter. But she brought me a gift and I was so happy to have her here. She gave me this great hug that I wished lasted longer but I knew she had to leave and get to my aunt's house. My mother kept looking to me for strength which I made sure to give her all I had. I wish I could bottle it up and just literally give her all I have right now. I would.
I guess you can say that today has been a real test of strength. My aunt and uncle came here to help while I was getting my family at the airport as well. So I was glad Chris wasn't alone. It made me a little more at ease in case he had to leave. My neighbors came in earlier also to help out. I feel like theres a black cloud hanging over my poor family and it just keeps getting worse. God should give my mother strength, I think she has worn hers out. My sister whispered in my ear that my mother was loosing it. I said that during the weekend I'd help my sister and give my mother a break. Maybe I'll rent us a couple of good movies and we can just sit back and relax some. I could use the break too.
G'night world.....I'm off to bed now.
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Up until a few days ago, I thought I'd had the year from hell. 2 auto accidents, dealing with a family member splitting from his partner of over 5 years and losing his job and house in the same day, losing my dog after 16 years of loyal companionship and most recently discovering one of my closest friends here is pregnant by a guy she wishes she'd never met - and then all this happens to a wonderful family who I feel privileged to know and to have spent some time with last year. When Sherry told me the news, I broke down in tears, not just because of Cindy's illness but out of frustration that knowing I can do absolutely nothing to take the pain away from a family who's youngest daughter means so much to me.
Sherry helped me when I was down after I split from my ex, turned me around and told me to keep my chin up. Eventually I took the plunge and flew to NY to meet this amazing person. That is a decision I will never regret. Her parents welcomed me into their home and even though that week didn't go as smoothly as we had all planned, I still look back on that trip as one of the best experiences of my life.
Sherry, this year has been tough, very tough but knowing you like I do, I know that you will somehow find the strength to help your family through this and also having met several of your friends (one of which who came to visit at 11PM the first night I got there to meet "This English Guy"!) I also know that you have many amzing caring people looking out for you.
I've said it before and I'll say it again - "once more, with feeling" so to speak - Whatever happens, and however things turn out for every bad day there are several good ones ahead. It may not seem like it now but if you trust in yourself and those around you, no matter what life throws at you, you can, and will, bounce back. The coming months are not going to be easy - but you, Cindy and your parents can rest assured that us, your friends and loved ones, will do our best for you too.
Be safe, be strong - but above all else, be positive.
Love ya babes.
Dave xx
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