12 January 2008
December and January in the Hospital - But, I’ll Be Back Soon
Posted by Darrell under: Rantings Of An Outdoorsman .
I have come to learn that one of my least favorite places in the entire world is the hospital. As some of you have noticed, I haven’t been posting on a regular basis lately. I’ve been completely out of the loop. I haven’t been following my fellow outdoor bloggers sites. I haven’t been keeping up at work. I haven’t been posting on my blog. I haven’t been hunting or fishing since early December when I went to Iowa.
Instead, I’ve been sitting at the hospital with my family. My mother has been in and out of the the hospital (but mostly in) for the past 5 weeks. It has been a rollercoaster as one moment we think she is getting better and the next we think we might lose her. I know that most everyone has dealt with these same emotions with their own friends and family members.
But, to be honest, I am completely mentally exhausted. I don’t think anything has ever made me more tired then sitting in the hospital and then when I’m not at the hospital running around like my tail is on fire trying to catch up on all the things that I’m supposed to have gotten done.
Anyway, I just wanted to let everyone know that I haven’t quit the blogosphere. I just don’t physically have the time or mentally have the fortitude to write anything of any substance at the moment. I will, however, be back soon. I’m confident that my mother will pull through just fine, I’ll get caught up in my professional and personal life, and I’ll be once again inspired to enjoy and write about the outdoors which we all love. In the meantime I’ll continue at the hospital supporting my mother and the rest of my family.
Talk to you soon….
21 Comments so far...
deerPhD Says:
12 January 2008 at 5:57 pm.
My best to you, your mom, and your family during this time. All in my prayers as well…
Michele Says:
12 January 2008 at 6:58 pm.
Take care, hopefully things will work itself through and all will be ok. Sending lots of good vibes your way!!
~Michele~
Othmar Vohringer Says:
13 January 2008 at 12:29 am.
Take good care and hopefully all goes well. My very best wishes are with you all.
-ov-
Mandy Says:
13 January 2008 at 7:09 pm.
Your family is in my prayers as well, Darrell!
The Hunter's Wife Says:
13 January 2008 at 7:54 pm.
I wish you and your family the best and you will be in our prayers.
Arthur Says:
13 January 2008 at 8:13 pm.
Darrell. You definitely have your priorities right. Family always comes first. We’ll say a prayer for your mom and we’re looking forward to when you are able to come back.
CDGardens Says:
13 January 2008 at 9:55 pm.
Take care of your mom and your family…You are in our prayers here too. In due time you will be giving us something to consider once again.
Phillip Says:
14 January 2008 at 11:07 am.
Just hang in there, brother.
Nothing is more important than family.
We’re not going anywhere.
Kristine Shreve Says:
14 January 2008 at 1:33 pm.
Wow, I wondered where you had been, but hadn’t thought about anything like an illness in the family. I know how draining and time consuming that can be.
I will definitely keep you, your mother and your family in my thoughts.
To paraphrase Phillip, nothing is more important than taking care of your family and taking care of yourself. We will certainly be here when you get back.
Also, if you want some guest posts, let me know. I’m sure I can whip up a couple for you. I may just send you a few even if I don’t hear from you. Use them or not as you like.
Matt Says:
15 January 2008 at 12:40 pm.
I hope your Mother is better soon and look forward to your return to blogging.
Jeff Says:
20 January 2008 at 9:55 pm.
Darrell,
We are all still here. And like Kristine said, let us know if we can help.. . hope your mom is doing better.
Jon Says:
23 January 2008 at 1:14 pm.
My prayers are with you and your family. Hospital duty is tough. My oldest son has been in and out for the last 2 -1/2 years with throat cancer.
Hurry back!
Arthur Says:
23 January 2008 at 9:21 pm.
Hope everything is going well Darrell. Looking forward to your return and praying that your mom is doing okay!
deerslayer Says:
24 January 2008 at 6:52 am.
Take care of your mother however long it takes and hope she pulls thru okay. Our prayers will be with you and the family.
Marc Says:
27 January 2008 at 10:04 pm.
Hope everything is going well. Your family is in our prayers. God bless.
Kevin Says:
31 January 2008 at 12:59 pm.
My prayers are with you and we will see you when you are ready to come back. Family First everything else second.
Kevin at Huntinglife
Darrell Says:
4 February 2008 at 1:00 pm.
Thanks EVERYONE for the support and encouragement. It helps more than you’ll ever know.
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