Thursday, August 06, 2009

UpSidEdoWN iNSiDeOuT



Within a matter of a few hours, it all turned upside down and inside out.



Himself rang me at work to let me know 'the mum' had apparently had a stroke.
Of course there's not much information to go on--just the frantic call from a cousin who doesn't 'do' crisis well.

I'm good in a crisis.
Get in, handle what needs handled.... get it done--'feel' what you 'feel' later.
That's if you're going to let yourself feel anything at all.....


His flight should be arriving soon.
And the 26YO that arrived at the same airport yesterday will be picking him up.


It's strangely quiet in this little yellow house on the corner.

5 comments:

skinnylittleblonde said...

Awwww Mel!
Not only am I sorry for Dear Mum, but for you and he...who so wanted some down time together & thought that that time may be upon you. :(
xoxoxox and even more oooo's to you...

Lia said...

Am sorry to hear this news Mel.
I do hope she pulls through soon.
Much love
Lia xx

katherine. said...

{{{{{{{ mel }}}}}}}

whirlwind of activity
strangely quiet
yuck

{{{{{{ the brit }}}}}}

tossing up a prayer for "the mum"

ashley said...

Prayers for the brit, 'the mum', 26yo and the rest of the fam.
Enjoy the quiet on your patio.

Ron said...

Oh...gosh, Mel...hope Mum is doing ok.

Sending "good thoughts" and love her way!

{{{{{{{{{xxxMUMxxx}}}}}}}}}

X to you and himself, too!