Good Morning Campers..
I am writing this from my father in laws house. His wife has gone out of town for the weekend to her nieces 40th birthday so we are looking after Pops ..it is easier to come over here and stay rather than drag all his equipment to our house besides he is more comfortable in his own environment..he cannot be left alone though in case he should fall or god forbid anything else..he is on oxygen round the clock and cannot walk very far..he jets around on his scooter..bless him.. I spent the night here last night..hubby was supposed to but he flew up to Nebraska on a Navy flight to bury his comrade who got killed in the motorcycle accident the Sat. before Christmas..how terribly sad but what made it even more upsetting is he was DRUNK..his toxology report came back with a blood alcohol level of 2.2...almost 3 times the legal limit!! Not to mention his buddy that was riding his bike with him is now on the Psych ward on suicide watch from the trauma of allowing him to drive drunk..he was intoxicated also...just a terrible situation all round...anyway back to the point..hubby's plane broke down on the way back and they are stranded in Nebraska! He is hoping to get a flight back today..so I have FIL duty which I don't mind but I have a lot to do at my own house...I will be able to go home for a while once my FIL is up and moving and his Oxygen tank is filled up and he has had breakfast and had his breathing treatments etc...and the kids have promised to pitch in and help me by coming round to visit with gramp today..to top it off my car is acting up..the radio kept cutting off yesterday and my gauges were dim..then when I turned the lights on the car stalled..I am thinking alternator...so I am worried about that..with hubby not here I can't afford to be without my car..I could drive FIL's but its a big old boat..a Cadillac...LOL.. so my mind is going a million miles a minute trying to figure out the logistics of getting car fixed..taking care of FIL..getting all the stuff done at the house that I usually take care of on the weekends..worrying about hubby and those stupid OLD unreliable Navy planes..(P3's if anyone's interested...;-) Last night was quite pleasant actually..FIL and I sat and reminisced about the good old days back in the village in England...you have to remember I have known this man for 30 years! I was 15 when I started dating hubby..and I lived with my in laws while I waited for my visa to emigrate to the states so we have a lot of history together...bless his heart he is just the sweetest man and he is getting so frail...watching him last night made me want to cry but he doesn't let it all get to him..he is always on the computer..he used to be a Pilot and belongs to all kinds of groups..he is an inspiration to me and I am truly glad to have this special alone time with him..although to be totally honest it's a little weird sleeping around her without hubby or anyone else here...we have never been totally alone before...I know I'm weird huh?
So anyway that's what's going on with me..I am going to have to delete my alerts and start over so apologies in advance if I haven't been by your Journal..you know I'll get to you though..I always do...;-)
Have a great weekend and if you're so inclined please say a little prayer that hubby makes it home safe and sound today..
L
38 comments:
Good ness you are busy sorting out allsorts ,bless for staying witrh your Father in law as you say ,a special time ! so sorry to hear about Lesters friends that must have been horific for you all ,I am playing catch up here too ,and I cant say Im sorry its all over ,seems ages since I received your Christmas card ,Take care and look after you ..love Jan xx
God bless you for being there with him. Not everyone would.
Good luck with the car, hope hubby gets back quickly.
hugs,
Ellen
Your being with your FIL reminded me so much of all the weekends I spent with my own father after my mom passed away. He too couldn't be left alone. It's good you could help out. The blessing of having family is that they can remain in thier own homes and keep some of their independance that way too. You are a very good DIL. 'On Ya' - ma
Good of you, to step in and support your FIL. Enjoy this 'special' time
Aileen....X
Blimey you have had your hands full with looking after your father in law, its so nice though that you are fond of him after all these years. It must be wierd sleeping in the house alone with him though ... Sorry to hear about your husband's friend, what a blimming waste, eh. Wishing you a happy new year and lots of nice things, you deserve them. Hugs, Tells x
You and FIL & Lester are all in my prayers.....i understand your worries so well.....i hate car trouble and i know you just want DH home to help fix the car and talk with his dad and make things normal again. So sorry about the 2 men who drank and the one who died. :(
Love, lisa
It was hard for me to see my father in law get frail also. I really loved him. Heres a special prayer for hubby.
Julie
Awww... prayers for everyone. I think it's great that you and your FIL are close. Man I hope the car doesn't start acting up again... I hate car problems. So sorry about the guy who died and the survivor who has to live with a decision that was made... so terrible. Hope your hubby gets home soon safe and sound and you're able to take care of what you need to this weekend. Have a great day.
Take care and Hugs, Chrissie
So sorry your husband is stranded in Nebraska, I live here and don't enjoy it!!!!! At least it's a little warmer these past few days so he doesn't freeze his bum off.
Michele
I think that is good of you to take care of your FIL. I hope your car will be ok with all the running around you are doing. Hope your hubby gets home safely. Helen
glad you enjoyed the time with Pop... and you know I'm sending prayers your way.
hugs
d
I am glad you are so close to your FIL and are enjoying your time together. I was always close to my FIL & MIL....it is hard.
Hope the car goes ok....prayers up for everyone all the way around.
Michele
You know, with all the information out there about drinking and driving, it is a wonder why people are so reckless and do it anyway. There was a drunk driver the other day locally that killed five people, of course he survived and will be charged. Small kids are dead because of this guy. So it may be tragic this fellow died, but it was his own fault and I have a hard time feeling too sorry for him. Hope you have a decent weekend, can't wait to see the game and take care of pops.
Phil
You are doing a FABULOUS thing!
Seriously.
You'll be happy that you did this later. Forget about shyte at home. What's really important? You GOT it girl and you're doin' it. Yes! :)
I actually offered the same duty this weekend Lyn but my FIL well I have ben with partner 34 yrs almost so I call him FIL.but he said he would be OK!! His partner and 8 other ladies have gone to an ELVIS convetion for four days in Blackpool LOL,I wish I had said I would go with them now,it would hav eben just the tonic for me this week, when they asked at the beginning of the year if I'd like to go. LOL!! I got a call this afternoon they had a blast last night Haaaa.You are doing a fantastic job well done Clap Clap..Hope hubby gets home soon and safely too.Take Care God Bless Kath
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How sweet of you to stay and watch your FIL :) I know how you feel about not being home on Saturday--it's about the only day I have to devote to cleaning as well, but at least your FIL is pleasant company. I hope hubby gets to you soon! :) Julie
You're a good daughter Lyn (forget the in-law crap, after all these years he is yours!!) Since your own daddy is so far away, I bet it is really great having him so close. Remember to take care of you too, and sending good thoughts your way that your man arrives home safely. Personally, I love to fly, but on an old Navy plane ... ?! Just see where my imagination soars!! xoxo MeMeadow
You are so lucky to be so close to your FIL. Forget all of the Saturday chores in your own house. Enjoy your time with your FIL.
Will keep your hubby in my prayers that he has a safe return. Enjoy your weekend.
Pam
Hey hon! I am so sorry that I have been MIA for so long. Family stuff, computer stuff, fat stuff, lol ... oy vey. But I'm back for good now.
Anyway ...
you are such a good DIL. Keeping the whole bunch of you in my prayers. And don't you give household chores a second thought, I don't think any of us on our death bed think "Dam I should have dusted more", lol ;o)
Stacy
I hope things get better for you soon. I think it's so nice of you to take care of your FIL, I can't stand mine.... but I'd take care of my MIL in a heartbeat... LOL!!!
Joann
(((((((((((((HUGSTOYOU))))))))))))))))))That is sweet of you to take care of your Father N law.I would do the same thing.I hoe you have a nice weekend.
What a SUPER SWEET thing to do...take care of your F-I-L. Glad you two are ejoying yourselves, and I think it's great you've known him for so long.
I'm sure being alone in his home with him does feel a bit "weird", but all is well. Do hope your husband makes it back home safe and sound. So sad about his comrades, both of them. When will folks ever learn about the drinking and driving? *shakes head*
Take care sweet lady, and will offer prayers for your FIL,
Cindy
That is sweet of you to take care of your father in law! I bet he loves you to death! -Missy
Sorry to hear you are having problems, doesn't it always seem like everything goes bad at the same time, hope your hubby gets home safe and that your car is soon better.
Debbie
xxx
You are such a sweetheart!! Your relationship with FIL sounds special, and you are both blessed to have each other. Prayers for all of you!
xoxo ~Myra
Praying for Hubby to get home fast and safe. And, I am so glad you got to spend special time with your fil.
be well,
Dawn
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that is so nice of you to do that for him. I bet he appreciates it tons!
Prayer prayed!!
God bless-
Amanda
Damn old Navy Planes.....When we were in Japan Hubby was stationed at the air terminal and boy oh boy I remember how many broke down plans, cancelled flights....crazy! I will be saying a prayer!
Danielle
Sending you all many prayers.
I'm sorry about your hubby's friend.
Hugs,
Gretchen
Stranded in Nebraska is not the worse thing ever! :)
Gillie
I think that's great that your FIL loves the computer..I'm sure he enjoyed spending time with you remembering the good old days...
Prayers for a safe flight,
Sheri
You have a good heart Lyn....God Bless....hugs...Ora
Bet your FIL loves you to bits. Its good of you to stay with him.
Its nice of you to do that, its a great responsibility when someone is so ill.Beckie x
Doesn't life go this way....when hard moments hit...it's not just one thing...it's always a sea of things, moment, & issues to face. Wishes & Prayers to you & yours.
Brenda
Sounds like you had a lot to deal with Lyn ~ hope it all worked itself out ok xx
Jenny
Lyn...........as usual i am wayyyyyyyyyy behind . I do hope that your hubby got back ok and that your fil is ok. It was nice that you got to spend time together.
Have a great weekend
hugs Jayne
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