So Far From Home....

Well, for those of you who may not know, my mother was in a very serious car accident last weekend. She managed to escape any serious injury, but was quite shaken by the experience. She was extremely sore after the accident, but seems to be coming along fairly well. She still has some bruising coming out, but seems to be on the mend.

It's at times like this that I feel so far from home. There are so many things that Marc and I love about Calgary. It's wonderful to live so close to the mountains - they are so amazing and awe-inspiring to visit. It's wonderful to live in a city that, although somewhat affected, seems to be weathering the current economic downturn fairly well. It's wonderful to be involved in such a vibrant, fabulous church. Still..... when something like this happens, what I really want is to be home with my mother. So I can see her in person instead of judging her condition by the sound of her voice. See her in person instead of considering sending in one of the RT's I know to get a "professional" opinion. See her in person so that I can give her a hug and tell her how much I love her. She has a fabulous circle of friends and family who have been wonderful to her - staying with her, cooking for her, taking her to appointments and doing her laundry. I am so thankful to them for giving her this help, but I still wish it could be me, there, helping her out like that.



I love you mom, and I wish I could be there!