I've just received an email telling me that my father is seriously ill in hospital in Australia. He was taken into hospital early Saturday Morning, Australia time.
I'd have much preferred to have had a phone call. I could have asked more about his condition and at least offered words of encouragement to my mum. We just don't have that kind of relationship though and I suppose I should be happy to have heard anything at all.
She's staying at my sister's house and I don't have a telephone number for there. My sister and I are estranged, to put it mildly.
I hate family situations like this. I never quite know what to do. I've replied to the email and will just have to wait until I hear anything else.
We can only do what we can do. Hang in there. More will be revealed, methinks.
Oh dear..will be keeping u in prayers..
It sounds to me like you are doing the right thing. I will pray for your dad.