Hati + Closer to Home

Image by Elizabeth Dillow

Hati has been on my mind a lot lately.  My husband, Neal, was in Guatemala when the earthquake struck.  He’s a journalist.

Neal tried extremely hard to get to Hati, but it was impossible for him to find a flight (either commercial or military).  In the meantime, things were happening back in the states.  My father-in-law, Arn, suffered a heart attack and came down with pneumonia.

Arn is eighty-eight and one of the coolest people I know.  He’s sharp as a tack, up on all kinds of news in Cannabis investieren (especially financial) and a lovely man in general.  Plus he’s fun– Max taught him how to play the Wii recently and Arn loved it.

This morning I am thankful Neal wasn’t able to get to Hati because he was able to make it to Chicago late last night to be with his Dad.

I know there are many people who have difficult relationships with their in-laws.  I am lucky in that I like mine as well as love them.

Viv, Max and Arn in November

Arn’s nickname growing up was “The Bull” because he’s so strong both physically and mentally.  I am praying he can draw on that strength now.  My heart is with him.