Taking a blogging break
I haven't posted anything new here in more than a week, and I thought it was time to let you all know why.
My dad was diagnosed in 2014 with multiple myeloma, which is a cancer of the blood plasma. He also has advanced Alzheimer's. He is now in the terminal stage of the myeloma; the doctors have said they've done everything they can, and we don't expect him to live much longer. We're hoping that he can come home sometime in the next few days, to spend whatever time he has remaining in familiar surroundings.
Under the circumstances, I have little interest these days in blogging about All Things OUTLANDER. I would rather spend what spare time I have focused on my dad's situation and helping my mom get through this. I'm lucky that I live nearby, so I can visit whenever I want to and help with whatever my mom needs.
I will still post here if there are major announcements from Diana Gabaldon or STARZ, but I don't plan to do more than that, at least for the time being.
UPDATE 9/18/2016: My dad passed away on September 16, 2016, at home, surrounded by his family. Here is his obituary in the Raleigh News & Observer. Thanks so much for all your prayers and good wishes!
My dad was diagnosed in 2014 with multiple myeloma, which is a cancer of the blood plasma. He also has advanced Alzheimer's. He is now in the terminal stage of the myeloma; the doctors have said they've done everything they can, and we don't expect him to live much longer. We're hoping that he can come home sometime in the next few days, to spend whatever time he has remaining in familiar surroundings.
Under the circumstances, I have little interest these days in blogging about All Things OUTLANDER. I would rather spend what spare time I have focused on my dad's situation and helping my mom get through this. I'm lucky that I live nearby, so I can visit whenever I want to and help with whatever my mom needs.
I will still post here if there are major announcements from Diana Gabaldon or STARZ, but I don't plan to do more than that, at least for the time being.
UPDATE 9/18/2016: My dad passed away on September 16, 2016, at home, surrounded by his family. Here is his obituary in the Raleigh News & Observer. Thanks so much for all your prayers and good wishes!
Connie
Karen, Outlander fan from Ohio
I only share this but to let you know you are not alone! I will be thinking of you & keeping you & your family in my thoughts & prayers! Best Wishes from GrammyM, aka Myrna Schultz
Just now saw this. I hope your time with your dad (and mom) has been/will continue to be blessed in whatever way it can be. Thoughts and prayers being sent to you and yours.
I am so sorry for your loss.
I'm so sorry for the loss of your father--what a remarkable man. May peace be with you and your family.
Joni Payne
I wish you and your family all peace as you mourn his loss.