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« Say My Name, Bitch | Main | Coping »

June 09, 2008

I just got a call from my mom and it wasn't a detailed description of the 27 little blue outfits she bought over the weekend, oh no, it was about my dad, who fell outside their house last night and is now in the ICU with a brain bleed and broken occipital bones and they think it's his heart but they don't know yet and anyway, I'm putting Noah in the car and driving up to PA just as soon as I can find my keys and maybe some clean underwear. PA is fancy like that, you know.

In other news, Noah is willing to keep his pants dry in exchange for spare buttons from my sewing kit. If that doesn't cheer you up a tiny bit even after the words "ICU" and "brain bleed" then I suggest you just start hitting the hooch right now.

Posted at 09:24 AM in family | Permalink

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your family is in my thoughts and prayers.


(and the button thing is cracking me up as I imagine him seeing places like G street or Joanne's with entire walls devoted to fabrics).

Posted by: brid | June 09, 2008 at 10:41 AM

Thinking of you and your family.

Posted by: Catherine | June 09, 2008 at 10:43 AM

Oh Amy. The call about 27 blue outfits would have been so much better. My thoughts will be with you on your drive and with your dad. It's so scary when your (immortal) parents are injured/ill.

Posted by: Mrs. Higrens | June 09, 2008 at 10:44 AM

Ack! Thinking lots of positive thoughts for you.

Posted by: Nic | June 09, 2008 at 10:44 AM

Good thoughts being sent your way. Be safe driving!

Posted by: nanann | June 09, 2008 at 10:47 AM

Be safe driving, and you and your family are in my thoughts.

Posted by: Kristen | June 09, 2008 at 10:51 AM

hugs and prayers and prayers and hugs and hand squeezes and good thoughts for you and all your family.

And a jar of buttons for Noah.

Posted by: Kate | June 09, 2008 at 10:53 AM

Total lurker here...but loyal reader. Maybe commented once before?

Just want to add my good wishes and prayers for your family right now.

*Adding now*

Posted by: Sarah | June 09, 2008 at 10:53 AM

Holy crap! Saying a prayer for your family.

Posted by: Maxine Dangerous | June 09, 2008 at 10:57 AM

We'll keep him in our prayers, and say a few for you, too.

Posted by: Robyn | June 09, 2008 at 10:58 AM

oh Amy. I'll be thinking of you guys, and please please PLEASE drive safely. I know I tend to drive like a zombified nutter when under duress.

xoxo

Posted by: jonniker | June 09, 2008 at 10:58 AM

Oh no! Your dad will be in my thoughts, Amy. Drive safe.

Posted by: Kimberly | June 09, 2008 at 11:00 AM

Thinking positive thoughts for your dad, Amy!

Posted by: Jenn | June 09, 2008 at 11:04 AM

So sorry to hear about your dad and am wishing him a speedy recovery and you a well behaved toddler on the drive up.

Posted by: Cheryl | June 09, 2008 at 11:04 AM

Have a safe drive and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Posted by: celticbuffy | June 09, 2008 at 11:05 AM

Oh, gosh! You and your family are in our prayers....

Posted by: Nicole | June 09, 2008 at 11:06 AM

Prayers for your dad and you and your entire family.......

Posted by: lizinsumner | June 09, 2008 at 11:07 AM

I'm so sorry. I do hope everything works out ok.

Posted by: Hairy Farmer Family | June 09, 2008 at 11:08 AM

Oh Honey I'm sorry to hear about your dad. You guys will be in my thoughts and prayers. Remember, no matter how upset you are ... DRIVE SAFE!

Posted by: NotAMeanGirl | June 09, 2008 at 11:15 AM

Oh, Amy, I'm so sorry - that sounds really scary. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Have a safe trip.

Posted by: nonsoccermom | June 09, 2008 at 11:15 AM

best wishes and speedy recovery

Posted by: liz | June 09, 2008 at 11:20 AM

Sending good healing vibes to your father.

Noah is so cute. I want to send you a jar of buttons.

Posted by: Maria | June 09, 2008 at 11:20 AM

I'm so sorry, Amy. You and your dad will be in my thoughts.

Posted by: Sara | June 09, 2008 at 11:21 AM

I'm tearing up for you. Yes, even with the report of the button barterer in your house. Because I figure you cannot cry right now as you must see out the windshield in your hightailing (in clean underwear) to PA. I hope that by the time you get there, you will find that your trip was for naught, and that your dad is okay.

Posted by: shokufeh | June 09, 2008 at 11:27 AM

I'm sorry, Amy - I said a prayer for your family, and I hope your dad pulls through.

Posted by: JSauce | June 09, 2008 at 11:29 AM

Your dad will be in my prayers.

Posted by: Big Mama | June 09, 2008 at 11:33 AM

So so sorry. Sending love and hope your way. I hope your dad is alright.

And Noah, good deal on the buttons!

Posted by: Liana | June 09, 2008 at 11:34 AM

I hope your dad will be ok.

Posted by: bad penguin | June 09, 2008 at 11:34 AM

Healing prayers for you and your family.

Posted by: bec | June 09, 2008 at 11:35 AM

I'm so sorry. Sending good thoughts and prayers your way.

Posted by: Amy | June 09, 2008 at 11:42 AM

I am sorry. Have a safe trip; and best of luck to all involved.

Posted by: Zeynep | June 09, 2008 at 11:47 AM

My prayers for you and your family.

Posted by: lizneust | June 09, 2008 at 11:52 AM

Just said a prayer for you and your family. I can only imagine how I'd be feeling in your shoes! Sending love and hugs your way....

Posted by: Shannon | June 09, 2008 at 11:53 AM

so sorry to hear! thinking about you and your family.

Posted by: meghan | June 09, 2008 at 11:54 AM

Thinking of you and your family.

Posted by: Amy | June 09, 2008 at 12:02 PM

Oh my goodness! I'm keeping you all in my prayers, drive safely. I also have a gigantic jar of spare buttons (some from clothes I don't even remember), if you need some let me know!

Posted by: kobri | June 09, 2008 at 12:05 PM

Oh, prayers for your family, Amy.

And the buttons? Who knew? Awesome. Let me know if you need more, because I have about 9,000 (or less) that could use a new home.

Posted by: FishyGirl | June 09, 2008 at 12:10 PM

Oh Geez Amy! I hope your dad will be okay. I know all of us are sending our best thoughts, prayers and good vibes his way. DRIVE CAREFULLY!!!

Posted by: Katie Kat | June 09, 2008 at 12:13 PM

Safe travels Amy and positive healing thoughts for your dad.

Posted by: WendyB | June 09, 2008 at 12:17 PM

Oh Amy, I'm so sorry. I'll be thinking about you and praying for a speedy recovery.

Posted by: halloweenlover | June 09, 2008 at 12:22 PM

Sending good thoughts and prayers your way...

Posted by: The Other Laura | June 09, 2008 at 12:28 PM

drive safely on the way... I'm sure you're distracted. sending wishes for a quick recovery.

Posted by: that girl | June 09, 2008 at 12:33 PM

drive carefully and I hope he gets better soon.

Posted by: Little Dutch Girl | June 09, 2008 at 12:39 PM

Praying for your daddy, your mamma, you, Jason, Noah, Currently Baking Baby, and the rest of your family.

Posted by: Missie | June 09, 2008 at 12:40 PM

I'm saying a prayer for your father. Please be careful as you travel and take care of yourself as well.

PS - buttons for no diapers? that's a really good one! I must have a million spare buttons.

Posted by: Amy | June 09, 2008 at 12:41 PM

Oh crap, sweetie, I am thinking/hoping praying for the both of you. Drive carefully.

And if he pulls through, email me and I'll see if I can talk my mother-in-law into donating Phillies tickets to you. We have four great seats in a handicapped section for Sunday home games. We can't get to all of them this year anyway--I think this is a good cause.

Posted by: qwyneth | June 09, 2008 at 12:43 PM

Sending all my warm fuzzy thoughts your way. May you all be as well as possible!

Posted by: NTE | June 09, 2008 at 12:46 PM

Gah gah gah. Not "if he pulls through," because OF COURSE he's going to pull through. If he pulls through *and feels good enough to hit up a Phils game*.

Posted by: qwyneth | June 09, 2008 at 12:47 PM

Oh, Amy--I am so sorry to hear that. Sending good thoughts of strength & healing for your dad, and comfort for you & your family.

Posted by: Tara | June 09, 2008 at 12:47 PM

Sending all of my thoughts and prayers to your family.

Posted by: Shannon | June 09, 2008 at 12:54 PM
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