The funeral is over and all the other members of the family have returned home. We are blessed to be able to stay and help. Having our motorhome in the driveway allows us to lend direct support while allowing the family all the space and privacy they need in their own home. One of the kids suffered several fractures in the accident and we are able to assist with her care.
Having the RV nearby helps Mrs. Professor and I attend to our own needs keeping us fresh for service.
I appreciate having a mobile office in the RV as I don my legal hat and shuffle through the mounds of paperwork, taxes, probate, and estate affairs.
My brother-in-law, Todd Elkins, was a wonderful husband, father and friend. He was an engineer at Hewlett Packard who helped design the machines that manufactured the print cartridge heads millions of people use every day. He loved machines and especially RVs.
Todd left four children and a wife who is undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer. For this reason I will be very involved with the family for the next few months and may need to curtail my writing from time to time. Thank you for your understanding. 
Since we are on the subject of RVs and family emergencies you need to know that many hospitals now have RV parking available for families with patients in treatment. Most have electric and water hook-ups and many have sewer hook-ups as well. File this information away as it may come in handy at a future date. 
Making great use of the RV lifestyle - Jim Twamley, Professor of RVing
12 comments:
I'm very sorry for your family's loss, Jim. Please remember to take care of yourself while you're taking care of the multitude of sad details. We'll catch you later.
-- Susan
Please accept my condolences, Jim. You're right about the RV helping you through this difficult time.
My best to you and your family.
Very sorry for your family's loss. Take care of yourself and the Mrs Professor while you're taking care of the multitude of details following this sad accident.
Jim, Mark and I send our condolences to you and your family. Mark also lost his sister in a car accident last September and we wholeheartedly agree with you regarding RVs helping with family emergencies. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
Dawn and Mark Polk
Jim, I'm sorry for your family's loss. I hope your niece is well. Prayers for your sister-in-law. While I shall miss your amusing and instructive blogs I hope you are able to take all the time that is needed to help your family to mend.
Karen Kelso
Our Prayers are with you and your family.
God is good even tho we may question things
that happen.
Ron N Jewell Harden
Abi., Tx.
I've followed your blog for the past year & really enjoyed it. You & your family are in my prayers during this trying time.
Sherranil
I'm sorry to hear of your family's loss. My Father in law recently passed, and I know it is difficult for those who remain behind. I imagine it is doubly so for a woman who is ill and her children. May God continue to support your family as He uses you to support others.
My sincere condolences for your family's loss.
I second your comments on researching the availability of RV parking at medical facilities. My father-in-law recently suffered a stroke and we were able to park our motor home at the RV sites located at the rehabilitation hospital. It was both very convenient and reasonably priced.
Jim,
Our Prayers and thoughts are with you during this sad time for your family. we are sure your family appreciates your support and help. Take care abd hope your niece is well on the road to recovery.
Oh Lord, my husband found your blog when he was searching on http://www.picktorrent.com...he has bookmarked you and now more than ever wants to do this RV thing. I'm just worried about the driving. He has me reading everyting about it and I guess it is working as I am starting to think maybe it will be okay.
Jim, So sorry to hear of the loss of your BIL Todd. I am new to your site and will be back to check on you often... We are also fulltimers and I was glad to find your blog... Take care and God Bless
(((HUGS)))
Donna
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