Never Ready

Today was the day we knew was coming, but weren’t ready for.

Today, we got the call.

Paul’s mother is dying.

Not the kind of call you want to get any day, but especially not on Paul's birthday.

There are more questions than there are answers at this point, but the bottom line is this. Tomorrow, we’re leaving our peaceful spot in the rolling hills of southwest Pennsylvania for a two-day, 900-mile, bee-line trip across I-70. We’ll be in Kansas City as soon as we can. We’re thinking we’ll make our first-ever stop at a Walmart tomorrow night. Somewhere near Indianapolis, we think. If anyone has any recommendations, we’re all ears.

It might be awhile before we post again. More when we can.

18 comments:

Mac and Netters said...

Take care of yourselves and travel safe. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you guys and Paul's family. Let us know if there is anything that we can do for you. Mac & Lynette

Margie M. said...

So sorry to read about this in your post. Godspeed to get there in time. Thoughts and prayers will travel with you from many of your blogging buddies out here!

Sam&Donna Weibel said...

Sorry to hear your bad news, I have three suggestions,if you decide to stop for the night in the St Louis area you can be our guests at the Campground where we have property at Lake Sherwoon MO. it is 15 miles south of Forestell Mo on I-70, There are also two campgrounds at the Danville Exit of I-70 one is Cando which is a Campclub USA camrground if you are a member it is half price, the other is on hwy J on the south service rd. a Good Sam park, both are nice.As you get closer to KC in Colunbia is Cottonwood, also a nice park just off I-70. Be safe out ther and if you need to contact us our e-mail is in our about us. Sam & Donna.

Kenny And Angela's Adventure said...

So sorry to hear the news be safe coming back to KC..

FD5, Retired said...

Sorry to hear of this bad news. We will be praying for a safe trip back to KC. May our thoughts and prayers be with you and your family during this time in your life.

Stay Safe

Chuck-Kathy said...

So sorry, travel safe. . Our thoughts and prayers go out to you guys and Paul's family.
Chuck & Kathy

Chuck and Anneke's RV travels said...

So sorry to hear about Paul's mom. Travel safe.

Gordon Pierce said...

Please stay safe on that long drive. We'll be thinking of you.

Gordon and Juanita

Merikay said...

My thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time. Drive safe, take lots of breaks, remember the good times as you go.

A couple of newer paintings 2019 said...

Safe travels. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you travel.

Sue and Doug said...

sorry to hear the sad news..drive safely!!..our thoughts are with you...

Anonymous said...

Know that I'm thinking of you and sending up prayers for all of you...

Tumbleweed Dee said...

I'm so sorry. Please travel safely. Our prayers are with you.

Leno said...

So sorry to hear this news. Prayers go out to all of you. Please travel safe. Happy Birthday to Paul.

test said...

So sorry to hear about Paul's mother, thoughts and prayers go out to the two of you and Paul's family. Take care of yourselves, and stay safe.

Doug & JoAnn said...

Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Hugs, Doug & JoAnn

Gary & Vicki Watts said...

Was just getting caught-up on my reading...so sorry to hear about your developments. You'll be in our prayers and thoughts. Be careful.

Sue said...

Mary and Paul,
Very sorry to hear the news. Its a bonus that you are able to drop what you are doing and be there for his mom.
take care of yourselves and let us know how you all are.