Friday, August 03, 2007

Thank you to everyone who expressed support over my book situation. I am feeling less heartbroken about it now and more curious to see what will emerge (although of course there is still some residual heartache). My editor and agent are being so amazing and supportive, as are all my friends and family (and even people I've never met in person--thank you again!) I am very lucky indeed.

So is my husband. He was in a bad motorcycle crash on the freeway yesterday. It is quite miraculous that he only ended up with a nasty case of road rash (and soreness from head to toe. Tumbling on the asphalt will do that to you.) Spending hours in an emergency room definitely puts the book situation in perspective.

Last night, I watched a nurse clean his wounds, so patiently, so thoroughly, getting out all the gravel and tar, and it felt like a lesson to me. I need to be patient and thorough now too (and not be afraid to look directly at a big bloody mess, to treat it--and myself--with tenderness.)

4 comments:

Rachel said...

Motorcycle crash? Oh my!

I hope your husband is doing well.

They say when it rains, it pours - so true of your situation right now. :(

Things should look up very soon. Hang in there!

Rach

gayle said...

Thanks, Rachel. It's been an interesting time around here lately, for sure. Thank you for all of your encouragement!

xo
gayle

Anonymous said...

Oh, thank goodness your hubby is okay! That's very scary.

And I'm sure whatever your next book is, it will be brilliant. You're a wonderful person and a talented writer. Don't ever forget that.

gayle said...

Aw, Kelly, thank you so much! So sweet of you to say.

xo
gayle