Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Easing into it

So things have been quiet around here. So quiet that silent is probably a more accurate description. So quiet that this morning I finally opened up my Google reader and let out a screech when I found that I have 1000+ unread items. And that makes me sad because I know that I have missed 1000+ amazing posts from you guys.

I don't usually get too personal on here, but I figure you deserve a little explanation. Two weeks ago my amazing stepfather, who commutes to and from work (over 30 miles a day!) on his road bike, was hit by a van going 40 miles an hour. He is a big banged up mess, but now stable, thankfully. My mom and I have been living at the hospital. Literally - we made them put a cot in his room, which I'm not sure they were too thrilled about. Our lives have been on hold for the last couple weeks and we are just starting to venture out into the world again.

I am grateful that we still have him, that the person who hit him had the courage to call the ambulance and stick around, and that it looks like he will recover as time goes on.

I'll be back with more frivolous, fun posts soon. I still have things to share, etsy items I'm craving and recipes lined up for testing! I even have posts I wrote before the accident, waiting to get put up. And of course I'm dying to get back to reading your blogs and leaving comments. But it might be a bit sporadic for a while longer. Hang in there...I'll be back in full force soon enough.

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My mom, me, and my stepfather a couple years ago

22 comments:

  1. holy mackeral! thanks for taking the time to share. thinking of you and wishing we were neighbors so i could help. kathi

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  2. so sorry to hear about what happened, and luckily he's recovering. i'm sending my thoughts to you are your family.

    welcome back, and thanks for sharing.

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  3. oh Rachie...what a difficult, but moving post. of course i'm beyond relieved to hear that he's steadily improving and that your life is returning to normal. i'm so glad to know you're going to begin blogging, i'm sure it will be really therapeutic. xoxo

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  4. I'm so sorry that this happened to him. As a bike commuter, this is my biggest fear. I'm so glad that he's recovering. Stories like this always motivate me to donate to the local bike coalition and they're work for safe lanes.

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  5. Rachael - what a horrible ordeal! I'm so sorry you and your family had to go through that. Thank goodness your stepfather is on the mend. I'm your love and attention made all the difference.

    Come back to us when you can, at your own pace. Missed you.

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  6. rachel, i hate to hear that and i hope that your stepfather recovers fully and quickly. we've missed you here and can't wait to have you back with full force :)

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  7. Oh my gosh! I am so sorry to hear that, but I am glad to hear he is on the road to recovery. Looking forward to hearing more from you....

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  8. my prayers go out for your family and your stepfather's quick and complete recovery. i have missed your posts and look forward to more fabulousness coming soon. take your time and don't rush it. ;-) xoxo lots of love.

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  9. So sorry to hear about the accident... but I am so glad to hear he is doing better. All my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Take care... don't worry about us... our posts will always be there for you to read later. ;)

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  10. I shall be keeping you and your family in my thoughts.
    Please know that things like these surely make what matters most front and center. I wish I were there to lend a hand, make you a meal or sit with you and provide some comfort. How fortunate that you are nearby. Blogging has helped me so much during difficult things.

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  11. Thank heaven that he's stable now Rachel---I can't imagine how difficult this time must have been for your and your family...been thinking of you during your absence and will hold positive thoughts for his recovery.

    we've really missed you m'dear and glad to hear that you were able to take the time you needed to be with the people you love :)

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  12. Rachel,
    I too will keep you and your family in my thoughts. I'm glad he is moving in the right direction of getting back on his feet.
    Blogging has helped me to open up and share myself when I was seeing so many others opening a door into their world I started to slowly opening a window.
    Thanks Rachel... I have you on my blog roll and I would always peak to see if you were back to positing. Welcome back my friend!

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  13. I'm so sorry. Well wishes coming your stepfather's way, and strength to you, your mom, and the rest of your family!

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  14. I am so very sorry to hear what happened!!! How brave and honest of you to share with us this terrifying story. Thank you, my thoughts and best wishes are with you and your family.
    Katie

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  15. I'm so sorry to hear about the accident. I'm glad everything is going to be okay. God bless.

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  16. Sending your family lots of love. You are greatly missed in blogland, but take all the time you need. Here's to a speedy recovery! xo

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  17. hey rachel- so sorry to hear about this and hope for the speediest of recoveries for your stepfather. lots of love!!! j

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  18. Oh my goodness, darling! Know that we are all hear rooting for your stepfathers quick recovery! These types of tragic events just rip into your life. Everything stops instantly!

    We missed you, no question, but know that we'll be patient for you steady return :) Sending you heaps of love!

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  19. Hi Rachel--I just wanted to leave you a thank you...I just made my bf and myself the lemon potatoes and tzatziki with bruschetta for dinner and it was amazing!! I plan to steal many more recipies in the future...still sending you good thoughts for your family..best wishes.
    Katie

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  20. This is my first time to comment on your blog although I peek at it frequently. Your blog is very enjoyable. So sorry to hear about your stepfather and very glad the driver had the compassion to stay and call for help. Glad he is recovering and look forward to following his progress.

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  21. Rachel, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I'm really sorry to hear about your stepfather's accident, and thank God he is stable. I sincerely hope that he is recovering quickly. *HUG*

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  22. You have all my blessings, your mom looks like something from a Waterhouse painting!

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