Age 30+ ... A Lifetime of Books: MIA

Who AM I?

That's a good question ... I'm a daughter, a wife, a mother, a sister, a friend ... and there's so much more! But for the purpose of this blog I am a first and foremost a reader.

When I was in the first grade I read The Hobbit and my love of Fantasy took root. By the time I left elementary school I had completed the entire series as well as The Belgariad by David Eddings. Seventh grade brought me the beginning of Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series ... which is still not complete. High school and college introduced me to the classics and to history. My reading disappeared for several years when I had a child. Then I started a book club and it came back in full force.

Today I read anything that catches my eye ... at the moment that includes historical fiction, fantasy, literary fiction, and any titles I find interesting. I'm always on the lookout for the next great find ... any suggestions?

It might be a bit quiet around here for the next few days. You may remember me writing about my Grandpa before ... well, his younger brother is dying. My Uncle Nino is a wonderful man, a true Italian gentleman. He's always been my favorite of Grandpa's siblings. I love him very much. He's in his 80s and his health deteriorated very quickly over the past months. He's not expected to live much longer. I'm planning to visit him in New Jersey on Wednesday, if he makes it that long.

Also, I will be without a computer at work on Tuesday. That will only give me a few hours on Tuesday evening to check in before I head to NJ on Wednesday, and I doubt I'll have time to post anything. Plus I can't seem to concentrate on anything right now ... I'm just too sad.

Those of you who are the praying type, please say a prayer for Uncle Nino's family. This is a hard time for everyone. I can't imagine how my Grandpa is feeling ... it's his younger brother, and he can't travel from Florida to visit him. It's really heartbreaking.

I'll be back here as soon as I can.

20 comments:

Yasmin said...: Heather,my prayers are with you and your family. Go with Godspeed and traveling mercies.
xoxo; October 13, 2008 at 11:21 PM
Alyce said...: I will be praying for your family.; October 13, 2008 at 11:36 PM
momofonefornow said...: I shot up a prayer and will continue to do so. Hugs.; October 13, 2008 at 11:56 PM
Ti said...: I will be thinking of you. It breaks my heart that your Grandpa won't be able to see him.; October 13, 2008 at 11:57 PM
Anonymous said...: Heather, I will be thinking of you and your relatives. I hope you will be able to spend some time with your Uncle Nino. It must be so hard for your grandfather to not be able to go and see his brother.
Big, big hug from me.; October 14, 2008 at 2:05 AM
Dreamybee said...: Heather,

I'm so sorry to hear about your Uncle Nino. I hope you are able to spend some quality time with him on this trip. Is your grandfather unable to visit due to medical issues/age?

You and your family have my best wishes.; October 14, 2008 at 5:36 AM
Anonymous said...: I'll be praying for your family. It's so hard when our family ages.; October 14, 2008 at 7:37 AM
Susan Elliott said...: Your grandpa is lucky to have you to represent him when you visit Uncle Nino. My thoughts are with you...those trips are never easy but it will give great peace to your Grandfather to have you go.; October 14, 2008 at 7:54 AM
Amy said...: I am so sorry. My thoughts are with you.; October 14, 2008 at 10:29 AM
Literary Feline said...: My thoughts are with you, your uncle and your family, Heather.; October 14, 2008 at 11:42 AM
Amanda said...: My heart goes out to you and your family. I will keep you in my prayers.; October 14, 2008 at 1:50 PM
Nan said...: My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Heather.; October 14, 2008 at 4:40 PM
Sarah said...: I'm sorry to hear this. I hope that you are able to say goodbye before your uncle passes, and best wishes to you and your family.; October 14, 2008 at 5:37 PM
Jill said...: I'm so sorry to hear this sad news - I will be sending good thoughts your way. Hugs from Alexandria!; October 14, 2008 at 7:04 PM
Anonymous said...: Heather you and your family will be in my thoughts. Don't worry about the posting, hope you'll be great support to your family.; October 14, 2008 at 9:35 PM
avisannschild said...: My thoughts are with you and your family, Heather. I hope you manage to visit your Uncle Nino tomorrow.; October 15, 2008 at 12:49 AM
Photogrl said...: Thinking of you and your family...; October 15, 2008 at 8:41 PM
Beth A. said...: I'm so very sorry to hear about your uncle - watching somebody die is terribly hard. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family.; October 15, 2008 at 10:40 PM
Jen said...: I hope that you were able to see your uncle. I will keep your family in my prayers.; October 16, 2008 at 10:03 AM
Anonymous said...: Heather, my thoughts are with your uncle, grandpa, and your entire family. Safe travels.; October 17, 2008 at 8:45 PM