Friday, May 19, 2017

ANNOUNCEMENT


Dear blogging friends, 
It is with a heavy heart that I let you know today I am going to be completely absent 
from the blog for several weeks.

I am traveling to Spain immediately due to an emergency involving my Dad. At the age of 79 and suffering from Parkinson's and other medical issues, he has fallen down the stairs at home and broken his hip. 

They had to do emergency surgery and although he made it through it, the outcome is not good.
We don't know if it is due to the shock of having to undergo surgery in such drastic circumstances, but it seems 
the Parkinson disease has advanced tremendously in just hours.
My mom needs me now so I am leaving right away to help them both in any way I can.

I am not closing down the blog, but, until further notice, I won't be able to host my Tuesdays at Our Home Link party and you won't see any post from me. I want to fully dedicate my time while I am in Madrid to help them and be with them since I don't know what the future holds for our family.

Thank you all for understanding. 
Please keep them both in your prayers and I will see you when I get back.
XOXO


31 comments:

  1. Your parents are in my prayers and you for safe travel. May God give your family peace through this time.

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  2. God Bless you and your family. You will be in my prayers.

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  3. Maria Elena, you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

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  4. Maria, your father, you and your family are in my prayers and thoughts.

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  5. Praying for your dear father and your family at this challenging time, Maria Elena. Safe travels.

    Poppy

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  6. Prayers and good thoughts for your Dad and family during this difficult time, Maria Elena! Take care of yourself!

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  7. Best wishes as you make your way there. Prayers that you'll make it in time to see him, for his comfort and for your family.

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  8. I'll be keeping you all in my prayers. Safe travels, Maria Elena.

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  9. 'Sending you a hug (((Maria Elena))) -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures

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  10. Maria Elena, I am sending prayers and hugs.

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  11. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray he will recover and be well.

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  12. Prayers for all of you, especially your father and mother.

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  13. Keeping you and your family in my daily prayers and thoughts. Sending tons of hugs your way now. xoxo

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  14. Godspeed and safe travels.

    JUdith

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  15. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

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  16. We will definitely be praying! Safe travels. Hugs to you! Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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  17. Maria Elena, I will be keeping you and your family in my prayers.

    xo Dianne

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  18. I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. I'm glad you're able to go to them and be there.

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  19. I am so sorry to hear your news Maria Elena and I understand your need to take this break completely. My prayers are with you and your parents. I know you will be a great comfort to your mom. We'll see you when you return dear friend.
    Patti

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  20. God's speed in your travels. Praying for the doctors and all those caring for you father. Praying for peace for you, your mother and family.

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  21. So sorry to hear this news but thanks for letting us know so we can pray for you. Take care.

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  22. Maria Elena, my prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time!

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  23. Thinking of you & sending prayers for safe travel & for your entire family....

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  24. Prayers to you and your dad. Take all of the time that you need, and be good to yourself in the going. We'll all be waiting for you when you get back.

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  25. Sorry to hear about your Dad, Maria. My thoughts are with you and your family. xo

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  26. ::hugs:: thoughts and prayers for you and your family ... that's tough to deal with at any age ... I hope he recovers quickly!

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  27. We understand completely! So glad you can be with your dear parents! xo

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  28. I'm so sorry to hear the news. Just know that I'm thinking of you and your parents; all of you will be in my thoughts and prayers. Don't worry about us readers or the blog; family always comes first. We'll be here when you're ready to return.

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  29. I'm so sorry to hear about your father, Maria. My thoughts are with you.

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  30. I am sorry to know this sad news about your dad. Prayers are going his way, God will take care of it dear friend.
    We just came back from your beautiful country, we traveled practically half of it while visiting our dear Alexandra.
    Hugs.
    FABBY

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