Missing y'all

We are deep in the throes of the holiday season and I haven't written.  Thanksgiving sailed by and by the beginning of December, I had the Christmas trees are up, shopping done, and presents wrapped.  

Usually, I'm busy with Thanksgiving planning in the months leading up to the holiday, particularly practicing pie baking.  Luckily, my sister and her husband are in Dallas and she is the Pie Queen.  She made three beautiful and delicious pies for Thanksgiving.  This year, we've been busy with managing my mom's house and dealing with my dad's stroke situation.  Clearly this holiday season is different for everyone because of COVID but doubly so because of my dad's condition.

First let's talk about Dad.  He's been at the rehab facility for almost 2 months now and is doing really well.  He's made significant progress since he was admitted, able to walk more steps and stand for longer periods of time.  He still needs quite a bit of assistance but he's diligently working at becoming more independent.  We're also able to visit him (finally) although we have to talk through a plexiglass barrier, which is frustrating.  He is keen on coming home and it's heartbreaking to tell him that he's got to stick it out in therapy as long as possible.

My sister and her husband have been in Dallas since early October and are planning on leaving sometime after the holidays.  They've been a great help to my mom but the living arrangements have been trying on everyone.  The dog cousins are used to each other by now.  Honestly, they're the ones who have the most fun when we're all together.

I wanted to drop this quick note to see how everyone's doing and do a belated welfare check on everyone in the blogging space.  This year has been difficult for many people for a variety of reasons and we're not out of the woods yet.  I want to hear what you've been up to, how you've been coping, and what you're looking forward to this holiday season!


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  1. Good to hear an update from you, particularly that your dad is making such great strides on his recovery!

    I am looking forward to DOWNTIME, without feeling like I need to hustle from family event to family event -- my husband and I both come from divorced families that have remarried so we have a TRULY STUPID amount of events people want us to attend. This year we're doing Christmas at home! :)

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    1. Same with downtime. I keep hoping that I'll get a break from work, which is really what I need and want for Christmas

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  2. just was thinking of you and your family. my father is insisting on going back to his house for the holidays but finally seems resigned (and not unhappy) about coming back here soon. Not ideal but it is what it is. Happy holidays and hopefully your dad continues to wow them and is home sooner than they can predict!! I myself think I will sleep all next week, just the world and everything is getting to me a bit and i feel like i need to unplug. I also need to blog more. UGH. Hope your holidays go well and you get to see your dad during xmas even through plexiglass (I told my dad about your dad and told him he should be thankful he is a healthy as he is!!) Hugs!

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    1. It is all getting to be A LOT and I completely understand wanting to sleep for a good long while. I hope that you guys drive safe this holiday season and that you get a bit of a breather!

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  3. At the beginning I was doing pretty good since I normally wfh anyway but this far into the pandemic I'm just as confused on what day it is as anyone else and I'm glad I have two weeks to rest at the end of the month, though I'm sad I will not see my mom (and then in the same thought, relieved I won't have to see my stepdad!) I'm glad your dad is doing better, I hope that once your sister leaves your mom is able to rally . Wishing you and yours the best in 2021.

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    1. LOL there's definitely a silver lining to social distancing. Everything is surely starting to feel like groundhog day around here

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  4. I am sorry your dad is having such a difficult time. I lost my mom due to complications from cancer in October so this is the first season with out her. It is difficult to be sure. And yes these kind of living situations can be challenging I wish you well.

    Allie of
    www.allienyc.com

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    1. Allie, I'm so sorry to hear that. Thinking about you this holiday season

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  5. Thanks so much for your update, Ruth:) So good to hear your dad is doing well, but yeah...I can only imagine how hard it must be for him to not be home:( But yay for your sister and hubby being able to stay with your mom and help out.
    This year really really sucks:( We just received some terrible news last week regarding my younger sister's cancer situation, so I truly hope 2021 brings some light.

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  6. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas!!

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  7. Hey dear Rooth, I want to wish you and your family and better, healthy full of love new year.
    I'm relieved to hear about your dads situation and understand the frustration about not to
    rehabilitate at home without the silly yet necessary plexiglas.
    Also good to hear that the dogs are having fun each other c:
    - much love! Xx

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