Thursday, October 23, 2008

Timing

Timing is everything.

I have always believed this.

We were supposed to go and see my Grandpa this weekend.

My Grandpa who is doing his best in fighting lung cancer.

Of all the weeks to be sick, Isabella has a fever. I have a fever. Again.

We were planning on seeing my Mom, Dad and little sisters as they were going to go there, too.

Now we don't get to see anyone.

My Grandpa's health is so much more important to me than my selfishness in wanting to see everyone.

I don't think I could live with myself knowing that I intentionally set out to Indiana to see him while knowing we weren't healthy....which would compromise his health. I just. can't. do it.

Our next chance to see him will be Thanksgiving weekend.

Here's hoping that timing will be on our side in November....

18 comments:

amanda said...

oh no friend :( so sorry to hear that the fever's didn't leave in time for the big weekend getaway!

can i bring over some soup?

and just think your visit over thanksgiving will be even sweeter!

hugs!

Krystyn @ Really, Are You Serious? said...

Oh, Chelle...I'm so sorry you guys are sick and can't see your grandpa.

You said it best, that timing is everything. There is a reason you aren't supposed to be there, right?

I hope you feel better soon and now you have a month to get really excited about your visit at Thanksgiving.

Jamy said...

I'm sorry... Sickness sure has an ugly way of ruining the best made plans. Here's hoping Thanksgiving weekend is healthy for everyone. I hope your Grandpa improves. What sad news.

Anonymous said...

Oh Chelle, I am SO sorry to hear both you and Isabella are running a temp. Do you think it could be from the flu shots, or did you get yours earlier?
I hope to write you more later..
Love you and feel so badly for you as know how bad you wanted to go.
grandma

Leslie said...

Oh no sweetie. I'm so sorry. I hope you both get over this soon. And I know the next time you see your family, it will be that much sweeter. ((hugs))

Clare said...

i know that so stinks to not see him, but it sounds like you are doing the right thing!! thinking of you!

Mandy said...

Hang in there. It sounds like you are doing the right thing. So sorry to hear you are sick.

Susan said...

Sorry that you guys are sick and can't go. I am sure it will work out for the best in terms of timing.

Get better soon!

Allison R said...

I'm so sorry you're not going to be able to make the trip this time. It will make your time with your Grandpa over thanksgiving that much better.

Hope you kick the fevers.

Amanda @ notsoextraordinary said...

oh i'm sorry :( you're totally right, timing is everything. i have been really learning this lately... i used to be pretty darn bad, i'm getting better... but it's a matter of what important and what can wait etc...

Carol said...

I hope all goes smoothly for November and that you're both feeling healthy soon.

Kristen said...

So sorry to hear that you all are sick and can't make it.

But I agree with Amanda. I am thinking this means November is going to be that much better!!

Hurry Thanksgiving hurry!!

Keri said...

I'm so sorry about your Grandpa! I hoe you're able to visit with him over the Thanksgiving holiday.

Keri said...

Ummm, that was "I hoPe" not "hoe".

Sorry!

Kelli @ writing the waves said...

I'm sorry, Chelle! I would be disappointed too. I'm sure everyone is looking forward to seeing you at Thanksgiving. And it's just around the corner. This year has flown by, hasn't it?

Feel better...and thanks for your encouragement and tips earlier this week! I'm hoping to get my act together this weekend & maybe even catch up on a little blogging! :)

A Crafty Mom said...

Those are the hardest decisions to make, I'm so sorry. Thanksgiving will be here before you know it, and it will be worth the wait.

Laural Out Loud said...

Well, that's disappointing, to say the least. Hopefully everyone will congregate on Thanksgiving and it will be all the more special!

Anonymous said...

Chelle! Im sorry about your Grandpa! And I am sorry about your being sick! I hope everything works out for Thanksgiving!!