Staying strong

We’re rounding out our first week here in Zadar. This afternoon, we went and found a new apartment in old town which we will be renting for all of November. In a different time, I would normally be stoked to get this awesome apartment in a historical ancient Roman city.

Now I’ve got to temper my excitement as we’re here to take care of my father in-law who has a long recovery back and my mother in-law who is grieving and stressed. There’s no great fix here. It’s becoming evident that my father in-law is going to have a long recovery back even once he gets back to the states. My mother in-law is not handling that well.

I know I need to be strong and support in every way I can. My friends may be the first to say that patience is not my strong suit, and I know I’ve got to be extraordinarily patient in these next few weeks. I know it’s my role to be there for my wife and the family right now.