Actually, one good thing is that my SiL has a MASSIVE Irish Catholic family up there. They all call each other multiple times a day.
When my knee was so bad last week that I had to call her and say that there was no way I could make it via subway and train from Queens to Smithtown, she called me back and said that she had a cousin in Queens who just happened to be a retired NYC bus driver, who knew exactly where my friends' apt. was, and that he's be by to pick me up in a couple of hours to drive me out to her house, which is not a short drive. She has family EVERYWHERE.
amyth, I am so, so sorry to hear all of this. Much strength to you and your SIL and family.
And I will HAPPILY thwap your middle brother with a large skillet for you. Major compassion FAIL.
That's a wonderful thing, amyth. ETA: That she has family everywhere, engaged and willing to support. So many vibes for you and her and the nephew for strength and courage.
((((amyth))))
And tell your middle brother, "If you can't be upset when your husband is in a coma and almost certainly dying, when can you be?"
Oh, man. {{{{{amyth}}}}} I'm glad to see an update from you, but I'm so sorry the news is so bleak.
Kate said this beautifully.
I am really glad she has family that is close in terms of miles and in terms of emotions. Really, that is so helpful during times like this.
My thoughts are with them and with you, my dear. And I am really glad you are posting, even with sad news.
Oh, amyth. (((amyth))) VERY MUCH ~ma for your entire family. And I hope the surgery goes well for you next week.
amyth, I am so, so sorry to hear all of this. Much strength to you and your SIL and family.
And I will HAPPILY thwap your middle brother with a large skillet for you. Major compassion FAIL.
What Erin said. And Ima line up behind her for a turn with the skillet.
I mean, I'm sure he's feeling lost, too, but he doesn't have to be an asshole about it.
wrod.
Wishing you and your family strength, amyth.
Book~ma, Barb, and happy launch day.
Shir, you're such a star! Let us know how it goes. I hope they make real changes as a result of your campaigning.
