1) The reason for the break: Unfortunately, my husband (Robin) was in a very bad motorcycle accident on Monday. He was hit (the other driver was sited) by a SUV and thrown 10-15 feet in the air. He was found unconscious by paramedics, and his motorcycle was in 2 different pieces. I always knew my husband was super-human, but I did not know to what extent until Monday. He should not be alive after an accident like that, but somehow he is sitting next to me on the couch right now. He underwent extensive surgery on his left arm, and has casts on both arms. He is pretty banged up everywhere else, but I could not be happier with life right now. I still have my mister!!! :) Here is a funny little video that my father in law made on Robin's way into surgery. We love humor and laughing at somewhat inappropriate times. About 40 minutes after this video, we found out that the hand I was holding was broke too!! Oops!!
Now this is where the situation gets complicated. I have tried not to let my recent surgery become the focus of my blog and though I have mentioned it a few times I really have never communicated just how it has affected Robin and I's lives. Everyday Robin helps shower and dress me. I am unable to bend down at all, drive, or put any weight on my leg until at least February. With both of Robin's arms in casts, he can no longer help me, and I have limitations on how much I am able to help him. We aren't even able to drive to the grocery store or to our doctor and therapy appointments! All of our family are going to be taking turns staying with us and caring for us, and we are going to rely on our amazing friends as well.
I plan on still reading everyone else's blogs (I enjoy it so much!), and maybe after a week or so starting to post again. Outfit photos are on hold for a while, as Robin always took the photos, and there is no way that I can negotiate carrying and setting up a tripod on crutches! I do have a few outfits photographed from last week that I may post though! :)
2) I was brought to tears today by the kindness of a few amazing blogging friends. My mother in law brought in an enormous package from the mail for me. I opened it to find endless amounts of gifts gorgeously wrapped. It was a vintage lover's dream care package! There were mittens, necklaces, hair bows, socks, vintage sweaters, gloves, scarves, a brooch, my favorite candy, mugs, and more! I seriously cannot believe how friends that I have never actually met came together and created this. A heartfelt thank you to Cindy of Hellcat Vintage, Maria of Lulu Letty, Claire of Mamushka Marie, Christina of Second Skin, Tracy of Ollie Otson, Chelsea of dearilou, Fabiola of Vested Bee Vintage, and Clare of Objects Found!
You all will never know how much I was touched by this! I wish I could thank each one of you personally with a huge hug! It could not have come at a better time (the day Robin got home from the hospital!), and how much it brightened my week. Amazing. I cannot wait until I can style everything and photograph it for the blog. Until that time I took a photo of the spirit lifting package:
I also wanted to thank all of the readers who have left wonderfully encouraging messages and notes for me as well! This is such a fantastic community of people, and I am blessed to be a part of it!
