Doug has sacrificed a lot in his pursuit for a career in order to provide for our family. Far too often, it goes without noticing and without the needed praise from his wife. Instead he comes home from a long day and patiently listens to me, entertains the kids, etc. etc. Well, this last weekend about topped all the sacrifices.
We drove to Utah from Colorado last Wednesday in order to spend Thanksgiving with family (and it was a fabulous weekend). He had to catch the red-eye to NYC Saturday night. On our way up to the airport, he texted the guy who he was supposed to be staying with to let him know when he'd arrive. The reply from this sweet guy said: "Sorry bro, it's not going to work out." Nice. Doug was less than stoked.
So he arrives to NYC early in the morning with no where to go. He decides to head to our neck of the woods, stashes his luggage under the porch of our old house and takes off on a long walk (he's too nice to wake anyone up). So he roams around for about 3 hours, including falling asleep on a park bench; had there been newspaper lying around, I bet he would've used it.
He finally went to our neighbors house and got ready for church there. Meanwhile, he'd arranged to stay with another friend from school. After church, he got a call to meet one the friend he's staying with at the school, so Doug left for the school, skipping out on a meal with the Brenchley's. After five hours of waiting at the school, Doug got a call saying that his friend wasn't going to make it back from Long Island that night. Again- Nice. Doug ended up sleeping in the lounge at school, he didn't even take his shoes off. That's two homeless-restless nights for Doug, and he had to report to clinic early Monday morning.
I'm happy to report, he now has a place to stay. The best part about all of it is that he's so easy-going, he just rolled with the (rather large) punches. He's really the best.
We miss you Doug. Seriously, thanks for all you do, have done, and will continue to do for our family. We love you.
16 comments:
DOUGLAS ROY DOXEY. . . You are FIRED!!!! You could have come back to your old house and stayed on our very comfy couch and had a nice meal!
Amber, you are amazing! I can't even imagine how crazy your life must be right now!
It was fun to see Doug on Sunday and it made us so anxious for you to get back! Can't wait!
Remember how I live in NYC now? Our apartment is TINY but Doug can call us anytime.. Breaks my heart!
seriously... there are TOO many people living here to have Doug be an hobo two days in a row. People... pick up the phone and call one of us!!! We would love to have you any time!
Poor homeless Doug and his gypsy girls. Can't wait till this is all over for you guys. Hang in there!
OH MAN! That is sooo sad! Poor Doug. It really will be awesome when you are all done with this! We think you are THE BOMB DOT COM Doogie... Hang in there!! :)
Wow. Doug deserves a big fat medal. I really big one. Glad he finally found a place to stay!
Doug is amazing! I'm glad you now have a place to stay!
We miss you.
Really? You both amaze me!
I agree with Nat and k-sess.....at the very least he could have slept in the church ; )
Wow, what an experience. What a good guy :)
For the record, all you new yorkers...we totally know he could have stayed with any of you but he didn't know his friend wasn't coming until late. It's kind of sketchy in that area late at night so he just stayed there. Thanks to everyone though!
thats a precious story you will have to tell your kids when they are older =)
Wow! I kind of wanted to cry reading about his homelessness. What a hard couple of days!
I was sorry we missed you last Sat. at Papa's b-day party. It would have been fun to catch-up/chat.
I think the world of you.
oh that is rough! Poor guy!
Wow, way to go Doug. That must have really been lame.
I am soooooooo excited you guys are going to be in AZ. We are going to have great times even though it is not very long. :) :) :)
Hi Doxey's--How's the traveling fam? Just checking in to see what's up? Hope your trip to AZ was fun! We missed you guys over Christmas and hope everyone is feeling super swell!
Hi it's me. Here is my blog :) joshandheatherforever.blogspot.com. Good to see you! Heather
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