Different plans entirely

[mrissa]

Those of you who have friended me or who have read my real journal this morning already know this: Mark's grandmother is not doing well. She's being moved to hospice care. We talked about it last night and decided that we really couldn't imagine that we'd regret going to see her this weekend, and we might very well regret not going. Even if it turns out that she's not well enough to communicate. Even if we arrive too late.

So. Instead of having Mark's folks in for the weekend, Mark and I are leaving today when he's done working. We're driving to Milwaukee, staying over with his folks, and then heading on to Grand Rapids with his mother in the morning. We'll spend Friday afternoon/evening and Saturday morning/afternoon in GR. We'll drive back late Saturday and have some time to spend with Mark's dad Sunday before we come home Monday.

All of this is subject to change if Grandma Lyzenga's condition changes. I'll have some internet/e-mail access over the weekend. I won't be updating my real journal, but I may do a quick note here if anything happens that seems to require it. I also won't likely be writing lengthy e-mails after midafternoon today, so if you want to catch up on e-mail with me, now's your chance. You can still reach me if you have something important. Or if you write to timprov or comment on his journal, I'll be in touch with him about our plans, and he can pass information to me.

Today is Mark's birthday. Tomorrow is his mom's birthday.

We're trying to plan for all reasonable contingencies. I can't say it's a great time, but I think we're doing the right thing to go over there.

Comments

[mechaieh.livejournal.com]

Yes. Safe traveling.

[angeyja.livejournal.com]

Safe journey, mrissa.

[greykev.livejournal.com]

Safe Journey and Happy Birthday to Mark! and to Mark's Mom!

[dichroic.livejournal.com]

I think you're using the right criteria to decide. I hope you get to spend some good time with them all.

[dd-b.livejournal.com]

I think your criteria and analysis are absolutely spot-on.

[merriehaskell.livejournal.com]

Feels like there's something I should be able to do, since you'll be in my state, but I don't think there is... (sigh) You think of anything, let me know! You're only 1.5 hours away from my permanent residence, and half an hour from our cottage. Many things are possible. Don't hesitate to ask.

[mrissa.livejournal.com]

Thanks, Mer. I didn't know it was that close! Mark does have a lot of relatives in the GR area. And they're on both sides of his family, so only about half of them will be in the same uproar we're in. But I will definitely keep it in mind if we turn out to need anything in particular.

[pameladean]

This is the right thing. Travel safely.

Pamela