Vacation!

[garnigal]

We just got back from a long, lovely family vacation. 10 of us went to Hawaii for just over 2 weeks, including my brother, sister-in-law, nieces, parents, and of course the 3 of us.

Great weather, lots of amazing things to see. Some challenges with too much togetherness, but we all survived, though some of us were injured.

Specifically Dad. Oh Dad. Mom and Dad went to Maui a week before we all met up on the big island, and as Mom met us at the airport she said "I'm so glad you're here; your father sprained his ankle."

Friends, my father did not sprain his ankle. My father broke his damn leg one week into a three week vacation in a foreign country.

The next morning I drove them to the hospital, where Dad got X-rays and his leg wrapped up. They tried to give him oxy, but that was a little hard core for my parents. He did take the crutches though. Fortunately they got insurance, so they didn't have to pay out of pocket - yet - but we are all curious what the bill will come to.

End result was Dad spent a lot of time reading in the house we rented. Mom was a little on edge, trying to figure out how to include him, but also trying not to ruin our vacation, with the result of being a little wound up, getting on Derek's nerves.

However, we did all survive, I enjoyed driving in Hawaii, and Dad saw the orthopaedic surgeon today.

Comments

[desdemonaspace]

Hawaii is a foreign country? Well, I guess it is, if you're Canadian. Poor Dad! Hope the bill isn't too appalling, and that he heals up quickly and without incident.

[jerusha]

Yikes! That is not a great way to start a vacation. Glad you still were able to have a good time!

[syderia]

As a fellow "this is not an ankle sprain, it's a break" person, I feel for your Dad.
I'm glad you were able to still enjoy your holiday.

[brunettepet]

Poor dad! I hope he mends quickly and the bill isn't astronomical. It's good you were still able to enjoy your holiday. Hawaiis is lovely.