A terrible misfortune befell our family last week without warning. As it involves other people, the story is not mine to tell, but it has left everything uncertain and I have not been able to plan my life more than an hour ahead for several days past.
I have endured some terrible things in the past week but I have also been the focus of some amazing acts of generosity. My freezer has been filled with food, my lawns mowed, my children cared for. I have literally been able to ask for anything and no one has hesitated for a second; it is only afterwards that I learn that people have walked out of parties or meetings or family gatherings to come and help us. This has made all the difference.
The one thing I cannot do in the midst of this turmoil is read, and so I am going to put this blog aside for a while. I will return to it as soon as I can.
I have endured some terrible things in the past week but I have also been the focus of some amazing acts of generosity. My freezer has been filled with food, my lawns mowed, my children cared for. I have literally been able to ask for anything and no one has hesitated for a second; it is only afterwards that I learn that people have walked out of parties or meetings or family gatherings to come and help us. This has made all the difference.
The one thing I cannot do in the midst of this turmoil is read, and so I am going to put this blog aside for a while. I will return to it as soon as I can.
Karen, I'm so sorry to hear this, and that you aren't able to find comfort in books right now. I'm glad though that you have support and help through this.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry for your misfortune, but glad there is help and generosity all around you.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear of your troubles, and wish all the best to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteSo very very sorry to hear this. But glad you have the support of so many wonderful people and that books are helping. All good wishes to you.
ReplyDeleteI hope you and your family come through this OK. J
ReplyDeleteSo, so sorry to hear about this.
ReplyDeleteOh Karyn - hugs.
ReplyDelete(lurker here) so sorry to hear this; best wishes to you & yours.
ReplyDeleteI am sending peaceful thoughts your way.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes winging your way Karyn
ReplyDeleteGood thoughts and hoping all resolves soon.
ReplyDeleteTerribly sorry...and glad you have so many good people helping. I've definitely been experiencing similar things over the last year or two...may all improve, soon and indefinitely.
ReplyDeleteI'm very sorry to read this - I'm glad that you're getting some support to help you get through this awful time. I'm sure that all of your readers will be thinking of you during the coming weeks.
ReplyDeleteHope things improve soon Karyn. My thoughts are with you.
ReplyDeleteJeremy
So sorry for your trouble. Look forward to hearing from you again when you feel up to it - in the meantime, all good wishes.
ReplyDeleteAll best wishes, Karyn.
ReplyDeleteNick
More good wishes coming your way from this side of the world.
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