Monday, March 26, 2012

A Quick "I'm Still Here!"

Hey guys, just wanted to let everyone know that I haven't completely forgotten about everyone. Life just hasn't slowed down at all. The good news is, my dad got home today from the hospital after nearly a four week stay and seems to be on the mend. Hope he just keeps getting better! I think my body has just decided to crash though...both physically and mentally...since he's ok now. I feel physically worn out and I'm mentally just exhausted too. So I may be a stranger for a little while.

Of course, this couldn't have come at a worse time as my FAVORITE challenge of all has just started, Carl's Once Upon a Time has finally started! Fear not, I will indeed be reading nothing but fantasy :) And hopefully getting some posts up on what I read too. I felt awful that I haven't been able to muster up my usual excitement about it though and post a huge list of books I want to read, but maybe I still will...who knows. But consider this an official sign up ;)

Also, I'm overdue for picking a winner for the One Girl Cookies cookbook, and according to random.org, that winner is my very dear friend Debi :D Unfortunately, I know this is going to be torture for her because she won't be able to bake for a little while still. If you didn't win, I STRONGLY encourage you to get a copy of this book for yourself!! I wish I could afford to give everyone a copy!!!

Ok...I'll be back sooner than later hopefully guys. Miss you all!!!

10 comments:

Cath said...

I'm so glad your dad is okay. It's not surprising you're mentally exhausted, Chris, take some time to smell the roses. (Here in England I would have to smell the daffs as we have no roses out yet. :-))

DesLily said...

love you baby boy. we all have to crash and burn now and then.. so happy your dad is doing well!!
hugs.

Chrisbookarama said...

Glad you got some good news! Now take a rest and read some great books.

Daphne said...

So glad your dad is doing better. Sending you good wishes!

Jeane said...

It's good to hear your father is okay. Take some time to recuperate!

Melanie said...

Yay! good to hear about your dad.

Kailana said...

Glad to hear your dad is on the mend! Take care of yourself. :)

Bookfool said...

Oh, wow, what a relief that your father has improved enough to go home! So glad to hear it! Not surprising that you're exhausted. Having a parent deathly ill takes a lot out of you. Been there, done that. I've been kind of wrecked, myself. Vacation nearly killed me. LOL Take it easy and enjoy your Once Upon a Time reading! Love you!

Becky said...

So glad to hear your dad is home again!

Susan said...

I'm so happy to hear your dad is home again. Take some time, Chris! It is so draining. Only now looking back on my horrible year that was last year, can I see how draining my knee injury was, and begin to guess on the toll it took on everyone around me, too. So take all the time you need - and I agree with Cath, the garden is a splendid place to reconnect again. Especially as your spring is already there. Hugs to you, and I hope you and your family are all beginning to unwind now.