This'll be my last post for a week or so. Tomorrow, Lana and I are headed up to Arkansas. My mom is still in the hospital and is not doing very well. Lana and I both have next Monday and Tuesday off due to Mardi Gras so we will be staying in Arkansas through that time and we won't have much, or possibly any, internet access. Mostly I'll be at the hospital, I imagine.
It's about an 11 hour drive, depending on weather and such. My brother says the roads are clear now, although they have had quite a bit of snow. There are predictions of sleet and freezing rain, however, which means we won't be driving much at night. I've driven on roads coated with freezing rain and I hope not to have to repeat those experiences.
Even after I get back I may not be posting much through the rest of February. I'm way behind at work, have had almost no time to write, and am just feeling pretty tired at the moment. I'll be further behind when I return. I will update the blogosphere about my mom when I get back.
Take care.
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No chance of a flight? An eleven hour drive is brutal.
ReplyDeleteI've been keeping you and your mom in my prayers, Charles. And I'll continue to do so.
ReplyDeleteSending you safe travel thoughts.
I'm hoping you return to us with good news.
**hug**
I'll keep y'all i my thoughts.
ReplyDeleteGood grief, Charles--take a break! Spend time with you Mom, catch up on work and writing and REST. Don't ya hate it when "life" gets in the way? You and Lana be well, and we will all benefit from the writing that will come from a well-rested you!
ReplyDeleteSounds grim, Charles.
ReplyDeleteMy best wishes and hopes to you and Lana and your family.
As Bernard said, why not fly? The roads must be pretty treacherous.
ReplyDeleteAnyway Charles and Lana, I hope that your mum pulls through. Enjoy your stay with her as much as you can.
Safe travels to you and Lana and our thoughts are with your mom.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a lot to deal with right now - focusing on your mom sounds like the right choice.
ReplyDeleteDrive safe and take care (of your mom but also yourselves).
Drive carefully. I can relate to taking time off from blogging, there's a fine line between fun and too much. Hope you have a peaceful visit.
ReplyDeleteBernardl, at least Lana will be along. Flights are so expensive when you try to do them at the last minute.
ReplyDeleteAnndi, thanks. I appreciate it.
Paul, thanks.
Jodi, I appreciate the thoughts. I'll try.
Bernita, thank you.
Middle Ditch, flight would include renting a car since she's in the hospital in another town a pretty good ways from her home. Plus the cost is just so high. I've made the drive quite a few times although I'm not particularly looking forward to it.
David, Much appreciated.
Benjibopper, certainly. Thanks.
Best wishes for all of you.
ReplyDeleteYou guys stay safe and the best to your mom.
ReplyDeletesafe trip, charles... and prayers for your mom's speedy recovery....
ReplyDeleteStay safe in your travels.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you.
ReplyDeleteCharles,
ReplyDeleteHave a safe trip and I hope all the best for your Mom.
I know what it's like to have a mom in the hospital. Hang in there Charles. Stay safe!
ReplyDeleteIt's sleeting here this morning & there's sn*w in the forecast overnight & tomorrow. Sn*w in the forecast for AR, too. We'll have to be careful & take our time.
ReplyDeleteThe key to ICE is SLOW way slow, slower than the slowest person out there driving. Travel well and best of outcomes for your mom.
ReplyDeleteSweet. Hope everything turns out okay...
ReplyDeleteYour mom will feel more comfortable with you there. I always want a family member with me when I'm in the hospital. I wish you a safe journey and much love for your family.
ReplyDeleteI wish your mom the best, and that you and Lana have safe travel. Take care of yourselves as best you can, since it sounds like you're already a bit run down.
ReplyDeleteDon't worry about us. We'll be here whenever you're bright-eyed and bushy-tailed to blog again.
Good luck and Godspeed.
ReplyDeleteHope your mum's feeling better. Missing you here.
ReplyDeleteCharles,
ReplyDeleteFor God's sake, be careful.
I used to have to put up weather forecats in code while in the Royal Canadian Air Force. Crypto for blowing snow was BS.
Checked the forecast for Arkansas this morning it was more like Blowing Sh*t.
As they say in Quebec, and maybe Louisiana, Tabernac!
Cross thyself.
Travel safely and may this be a special time with you and your mother... All of you are in my prayers
ReplyDeleteWishing you, Lana, & your whole family the best, Charles. Your comments and posts WILL be missed!
ReplyDeleteSafe Trip & Aloha, Friends
Comfort Spiral
I hope everything goes ok with your mom. Safe journey.
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone.
ReplyDeleteHave a safe journey, and your mother is in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteTravel safe, Charles and Lana. I hope your mother recovers quickly.
ReplyDeleteCharles - I hope you and Lana have a safe trip and I will keep your Mom in my prayers. My best to you.
ReplyDeleteTake care Charles Gramlich. You and your family are in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteCharles, my best wishes to your mom and your family. I'm hoping for the best possible outcome.
ReplyDeleteAs for getting behind in the semester, I understand that. But hey! Everybody gets caught up in the end, eh?
I know you're already gone, but I'm thinking of you all. I hope your mother improves and that you get at least a little rest.
ReplyDeletemy thoughts are with you - Safe travelsd
ReplyDeletehave a good trip, and best wishes for your mom.
ReplyDeleteBe well, Charles and Lana. We'll all be here when things settle for you :)
ReplyDeleteCharles, good luck, best wishes and prayers for your Mom.
ReplyDeleteI wish your family well on this trip and pray that your mom's health gets better. Be safe, friend.
ReplyDeleteI pray that you and Lana will be safe as you travel to and from Arkansas. I'm sorry your mother isn't doing well Charles. I pray for her as well.
ReplyDeleteYou are in my thoughts, Charles ...
ReplyDeleteHey Charles and Lana,
ReplyDeleteI hope everything is okay. Many prayers, my dears. Safe travels and love to your mom.
Aw, take care of yourself, and your Mom too. I'm sorry to hear she is not well.
ReplyDeleteWe'll all be thinking of you, Charles and Lana. I hope things go well.
ReplyDeleteSending prayers for you and your mom Charles. Take care and we'll be here when you return.
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking of you, Charles. I hope your Mom is well and that everything is fine.
ReplyDeleteYou and Lana have a safe trip back and hope your mom is doing better as well.
ReplyDeleteDear Charles and Lana,
ReplyDeleteI hope the news from your mom are good and your long drive back home went well!
Best wishes,
Merisi
Checking back in with you Charles. You, Lana, and your Mom were on my mind today.
ReplyDeleteThanks, everyone. I'm sorry I didn't have a chance here to respond to individual comments but I sure appreciate all the kind thoughts.
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