Life got crazy for me. Those who read the ‘other’ site can read more extensive details about it.

My mother and stepfather were in a horrible car accident Saturday, April 8th on the way to visit my aunt. My mother’s back was broken. Her L1 vertabrae was shattered and it required spinal fusion surgery. My step father suffered 2 broken ribs but the stress of it caused his other health issues to be aggravated so he was in the hospital a week along with my mother.

I spent the entire week in central Oregon staying at my aunt and uncle’s house to be with my mom. She was released from the hospital to my Aunt/Uncle’s care April 15th, and will stay there as long needed to recover. My step father was taken back home in Portland then as well. His brother and hopefully the rest of his family will see to his needs. My mom has a very long road of recovery/rehabilitation ahead of her. Any positive vibes, prayers, etc., you could send her way would be appreciated.

This, of course, is right before my week away in California. So I spent a full week away from my husband and children while in Central Oregon, am home for barely 2 days, then will take off tomorrow morning for California for a week.

These have been tough times for all of my family. But it’s proven we are a strong family that will pull together and do whatever it takes to be there for each other. I feel very thankful and blessed.