Saturday, January 23, 2010

An Unexpected Trip To My Mother's House, Or, Saturday Morning at 11:03am

I will be leaving for Santa Barbara in an hour or so. My mother's husband had surprise successful heart surgery last week. Successful is good, surprise is never what you want. He comes home today, so I'm going to drive down and help my mother get used to the new routine.

My intent is to participate in the blogosphere in any case, as the situation permits. I have no doubt that you dear people will understand. None at all. You've been very supportive of so many things and I thank you in advance.

Have a wonderful weekend.

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40 Comments:

Blogger Stephanie said...

Best wishes for his speedy recovery. You're a doll to help your mother out ... we'll be here when you get back!

January 23, 2010 at 11:46 AM  
Blogger DocP said...

Hope he has a quick and uneventful recovery.

January 23, 2010 at 12:18 PM  
Blogger Anastasia Schembri said...

Warmest wishes for his recovery, we will await your return!

January 23, 2010 at 12:33 PM  
Blogger Mona said...

Hope all goes well and wish him a speedy recovery!

January 23, 2010 at 12:48 PM  
Anonymous mary anne said...

Hope all goes well for him and your mother.

January 23, 2010 at 1:48 PM  
Blogger red ticking said...

you have a kind heart... hope all goes well... x pam

January 23, 2010 at 3:01 PM  
Blogger Semi Expat said...

Hope all will be well .....
We'll be waiting for you on your return.

January 23, 2010 at 3:03 PM  
Blogger Suburban Princess said...

I hope all is well with everyone! Looking forward to your return.

January 23, 2010 at 3:42 PM  
Blogger Plus Size Bride said...

I hope he gets well soon. Surprises like that are stressful for everyone. Both of my parents have had heart surgeries (Dad had a quad bypass, Mom had most of her heart valves replaced with bovine valves...we still moo at her). After a few months of taking it easy they were back to roaming the country side and working.
Technology has come a long way thank goodness.

January 23, 2010 at 3:57 PM  
Blogger Maggie said...

Hope all goes well. Travel safely!

January 23, 2010 at 4:17 PM  
Anonymous julia::ordinarysaturdays said...

Hope his recovery goes smoothly. We'll be here when you return!

January 23, 2010 at 5:16 PM  
Blogger hostess of the humble bungalow said...

I am certain that your mother will appreciate the support and company. Hope all goes well. Take care.

January 23, 2010 at 5:42 PM  
Anonymous Twenty Four At Heart said...

I'm sorry for the circumstances, but I hope you have enough time to enjoy my favorite town while you're there!

January 23, 2010 at 5:48 PM  
Blogger Maureen@IslandRoar said...

Your mom is lucky you are there for her! Have a safe trip; we'll be thinking of you.

January 23, 2010 at 6:29 PM  
Blogger Maureen@IslandRoar said...

Your mom is lucky you are there for her! Have a safe trip; we'll be thinking of you.

January 23, 2010 at 6:29 PM  
Blogger Buckeroomama said...

Best wishes for his speedy recovery. I am sure your mom would more than welcome your presence and support. Take care.

January 23, 2010 at 8:09 PM  
Blogger Lisa Porter said...

Found you via Fab Over 50! I look forward to visiting often but for now, I wish your mother a speedy recovery. She's lucky to have you!
Lisa

January 23, 2010 at 9:25 PM  
Blogger Sandra said...

Hope all goes well for you. Your mother will be so thankful to have you there. xoxo

January 23, 2010 at 10:53 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I'm sure your mother will appreciate it. We'll be here when you get back.

I posted a comment in your "Casual pieces" post about a buffalo plaid jacket for sale at Macy's right now.

January 24, 2010 at 1:48 AM  
Blogger Jessica Ryan said...

Sending prayers and positive thoughts your way for a speedy recovery. I do give you permission to wear scrunchie during these times ;)

Best,
Jessica

January 24, 2010 at 3:59 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Lisa,
Isn't a privilege that we are able to assist our parents after all the years they assisted us? have some soup receipes if you want them--email me.

Stacy

January 24, 2010 at 6:33 AM  
Blogger Belle de Ville said...

Wishing your step father a very speedy recovery.

January 24, 2010 at 7:00 AM  
Blogger lauren said...

of course you daughter just as selflessly as you mother. love and recovery to you and your family, L. perhaps you can indulge yourself when everyone's settled in by driving home via PCH instead of the 5?

January 24, 2010 at 8:41 AM  
Blogger BonjourRomance said...

Hoping for a speedy recovery. SO kind of you to help out - family is so wonderful!

January 24, 2010 at 10:43 AM  
Blogger Town and Country House said...

All best wishes for a speedy recovery for your stepfather, and tons of patience and energy for you and your mother!

January 24, 2010 at 11:38 AM  
Blogger Vix said...

Echoing the above. Know having some additional support during such a difficult time will be much appreciated....

January 24, 2010 at 11:48 AM  
Blogger Maria | Vintage Simple said...

Sending heaps of love and good wishes your way for both you and yours, Lisa.

xo,
-maria

January 24, 2010 at 12:11 PM  
Blogger tippchic said...

Best wishes to your mother and her husband- they are lucky to have you. I will miss your posts while you are away; look after yourself too. All the better to help them. Maureen

January 24, 2010 at 12:49 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Have a good trip. I hope your mother's husband will have a speedy recovery.
Best of luck!
Marcela

January 24, 2010 at 11:58 PM  
Blogger Joyce Lau said...

All the best, Lisa. Good luck to your family.

January 25, 2010 at 2:49 AM  
Blogger Patsy said...

Glad it was a successful surprise!

I hope the recovery phase is completely uneventful and you have a nice visit with your mom.

January 25, 2010 at 8:01 AM  
Blogger Amanda said...

May all be well and all be well and all manner of things be well.

January 25, 2010 at 8:34 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Hoping everything is okay Lisa and sending lots of good thoughts to you and your family for his speedy recovery!

xo Mary Jo

January 25, 2010 at 12:21 PM  
Blogger Princess Freckles said...

I hope she continues to heal. Thnking of you both!

January 25, 2010 at 2:27 PM  
Blogger Laura said...

I hope all goes well.
As my father says:

Keep a tight rein.

Laura

January 25, 2010 at 6:02 PM  
Blogger TC said...

Here's to a speedy recovery, glad the surgery went well. We will be waiting......

January 25, 2010 at 7:51 PM  
Blogger Duchesse said...

So hope your SF's recovery is going positively.

January 26, 2010 at 5:50 AM  
Blogger Tish Jett said...

Just a quick drop-by to tell you I'm thinking of you. (Know all about both parts: the surprise and the good recovery. All will be well.)

Tishx

January 26, 2010 at 7:42 AM  
Blogger What Kate Wore said...

The "success vs. surprise" statement is so true Miss LPC, it really hit home. We send hopes things are going well for all involved. :)

And we send you a hug, knowing how stressful it can become.
tp

January 26, 2010 at 2:05 PM  
Blogger cara said...

The most healing of wishes to you and your family. x

January 27, 2010 at 4:51 AM  

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