... Tell Him Your Plans."
Now: I don't think this quote is a very witty one - it seems to insinuate that a cruel God is sabotaging deliberately your plans, and that is not what I believe.
Why I choose the quote nevertheless?
I wrote in my last post about the 'Dolce far niente' that I wanted to enjoy.
I did - exactly till half past four on Wednesday afternoon.
Then my mobile rung and a woman asked: "Are you Mrs. Hügel?"
"Yes", I answered, "and who are you?"
It was the doctor from a hospital in Hildesheim, who informed me in a very kind and sensible way, that - vital functions all ok - my husband had a severe bicycle accident in Hildesheim, where he works at the university.
I sat in the train as quick as I could (very quick!) and rushed in two hours there.
We have been quite lucky under the circumstances - if one can call many broken bones luck.
Yesterday we could celebrate Husband's birthday - he still being in intensive care unit - and we are both thankful that he can think, speak, see, hear, spine and all joints are ok.
Now I will spend a lot of time in Hildesheim (without Internet in the house, but I will find a way - but don't be cross that I cannot comment your posts as quick as I want to) - hopping to Berlin now and then, till he is healthy again to come to Berlin.
It will take time.
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Life can change in an instant. I don't think there's a way to be ready for it, but we can enjoy each moment we're given - and that's what you were doing in Munich. I'm so sorry to read that your husband has been badly hurt and I hope that his recovery will be speedy and uncomplicated.
As you enter this topsy-turvey time, just keep on breathing, putting one (high-heeled) foot ahead of the other and you will proceed through the labyrinth of hospital/clinic/rehabilitation business.
Thinking of you......
Dear Pondside,
thank you! I do as you say - and hope the best, which I think will come.
All things considered, this may seem a strange comment -- but my prayers go with you, Britta.
I like what pondside has said: just keep breathing, putting one(high-heeled) foot ahead of the other. We will be sending good thoughts your way throughout.
Dear Britta,
Oh really sorry to hear that your husband had a terrible bicycle accident. I felt a little releived to hear that "he can think, speak, see, hear, spine and all joints are ok". I was in Kobe, my hometown, for several days on some family business and came back home this afternoon. Thank you so much for your kind comment on my blog though you've been having such a tough time. Is he feeling better today? I hope everythihg turns out well.
Please take care of him and yourself.
Many hugs!!
(I enjoyed reading your Café Tambosi post. The flowers in Munich are so lovely!)
So sorry to hear of your husband's accident Britta. What a shock it must have been for you. I wish him a speedy recovery xx
Dear Suze,
thank you - it feels well to get energy!
Dear Sue,
I liked it too - and thank you for your concern in the mail!
Dear Sapphire,
thank you! Though it is very hard for him, I hope it will be better step by step. We are thankful that it haven't be worse.
Dear Plaits and Paisley,
thank you! Yes - it was a shock, for both of us, but I am really grateful that the doctor put it well-worded.
Oh my, Britta! Sending good thoughts your way!
Hmm...Dear Britta,
My prayers are with you and with your family.
Dear Crayon,
thanks! It is getting better every day, in tiny steps.
Fear Tomz,
thank you for that - it helps.
Dear Britta, I've only just caught up with your blog so have only just read about your husband's accident. I hope he is improving now, but you must all take one day at a time - it's easier that way, as I know from my own experiences.
My thoughts are with you all, but please let me know if I can help in any other way too.
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