Monday, December 24, 2012

Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays and a Merry Christmas, Winter Solstice to everyone!

Due to a family emergency I am in Rochester NY and not Florida. Deb is here with me, and we are watching over our oldest daughter, helping her any way we can. Kelly is doing well now, but there was an awfully scary moment for us all, and I was in Atlanta trying to get back to her, and Debra was frantically trying to fly out of Florida at the same time. The feeling of helplessness was overwhelming. We are blessed to have had Eric and his family by Kelly's side during the emergency surgery, and we are forever grateful for that. Kelly is recovering nicely, and on her way to being healthy again. Phew. Deep breath for everyone.


As we sit here waiting for news on Kelly's visit with her doctor/surgeon, we see on the TV that our old hometown of Webster has lost 2 volunteer firemen trying to put out a blaze. They were shot to death. Two more firemen are in the hospital fighting for their lives, because they were shot at trying to save lives. There are possibly two shooters. Sometimes this holiday season brings out the worst in people. Maybe if it wasn't so much about gift giving, and more about enjoying time together things would be different.

On a positive note, we met some of the most caring people at Rochester General Hospital. Nurses, Doctors, Tech's and volunteers were very special to us and our daughter. We are forever grateful.

We are reminded again how fragile life can be. Enjoy every day if you can.

Paul and Deb

8 comments:

  1. So glad your daughter is going to be okay. That feeling of just wanting to 'be there' and having to negotiate travel arrangements instead is horrifying for any parent, regardless of how old the child is. Glad you are able to be with her. Merry Christmas!

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    1. Thank you :)
      Kelly is recovering fast. She's a tough little one. Merry Christmas! Be safe, and enjoy!
      Paul and Debra

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  2. We are ho[ing things are headed in the right direction with your daughter. Sending you good energy. Take care and good luck! Anthony & Annette

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    1. Thanks you guys :)

      Kelly is doing very well now. We came too close to losing her, and I pray she doesn't scare us like that anymore. Thanks for the energy, it definitely helps.
      Have a great holiday!
      Paul & Debra

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  3. Google reader alerted me to your latest post, where you talk about the dehumidifier you got, but the link appears to be broken and I cannot find the post. Anyway, wanted to say that sounds like a great thing to have. A friend of ours who lives on board uses one on their boat and their boat is dry and toasty. Wish we could use one when at anchor. It would make such a difference, especially when it's cold outside.

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    1. Sorry, hit the wrong button, and a draft copy got posted. I'll finish it tonight, unless I fall down more stairs. Not a good start to the new year. :0

      The dehumidifier is an excellent idea. After one nights use we were nice and dry, and relatively warm. Huge difference.

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  4. Glad to get the update on Kelly. Sounds like a terrible and scary experience. Yes, the holidays and our family certainly put a perspective on everything.
    Liz and Choo

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    1. Hey you guys! Miss you two! Life at the docks has never been the same since Oak Park. We really miss having you as dock mates.
      Kelly really scared us, but she is doing great now. Really great hearing from you. Let us know if you are ever in Florida, and we'll have a glass or two for old times.
      Happy New Year!
      Paul and Debra

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