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Hey everyone,

It seems my early optimism for May tempted fate.

My mother-in-law had a suspected stroke, fell and shattered her wrist and hip. The doctors think she's going to be okay, but it's going to take her a long time to recover. While my wife's been busy with hospital visits etc, I've been taking care of the kids, so I've not had much time to write. 

I have nearly completed chapter 151. It should be finished by tomorrow night, along with a combined version of chapter 150. There's one significant edit I still need to make on 150, which I might finish first, then just post that in the morning.

Anyway, that's it for the update. Sorry it's not great news.

Tefler

Comments

Nicholas

Praying for you and your family. 🙏

Who Me

Family is the most important thing! Take Care!

Muledrvr

Family 1st. Awesome on story. But Family 1st.

Jammus1

We understand. Sorry to hear of your MIL issues and I hope she has a speedy recovery.

Nchalada

Damn, that really sucks. Good luck to your MiL!

Steve Kubler

Hope your MNL heals quickly and well. Good luck and best wishes

vontzki

Darn, that's rough. Best of luck regardless.

Emma B

Are we going to end up paying with another place holder for 152 this month too?, 😏

Cassiopia MothIversen

Dear Goddess, mother of my soul... that truly is a burden to bear. You have my sympathy and hope the trials yourself and family face are not too severe. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Khristain Koesterer

That's rough man we all hope your MIL makes a full recovery

Tefler

Both sets of our parents are in their 80s now, and all four are starting to suffer from serious medical conditions. It's really sad to see age finally take its toll. My father came to visit last week and he hasn't properly recovered from the chemo he had last year. He struggles to walk more than 100 meters, and the restricted mobility has really left him depressed. Likewise, my Father-in-Law suffered a more severe stroke about two months ago. He seems fine at a superficial level, but when you talk to him, you can quickly see the gaps in his memory.

Paul Mansur

Family first... we can wait. I've been re reading the whole series and I'm up to chapter 119... not sure if I want to keep reading or stop now... I hate the next chapter...

Shadow

Np family first

Roman Andrew Chalfant

Best to you and yours Tef. We're here as much as that means anything.

Wayne Cochrane

We will all be praying for you and your family. Family comes first

Keith Ford

Take care of your family! We can wait!

TF4EVA

What would John and the girls say about 'coincidences' ....... Family first and you are soooo close to getting that next bit out I can smell it

Bp Hlpt

Thanks for the info, Tefler. We hope everyone's health improves quickly.

RedB

Yep life does intrude, and you can deal with it as best as we can. We looked after my MiL for 15 years. Take care Tef.

Darrion

Sorry to hear that.

Puttanegra Ficondo

Thank you for sharing the details. We were all worried for you more than anything else. Hopefully things will get better soon. Don’t worry too much about the writing - you have bigger fishes to fry right now. Godspeed

GDay (FMS)

Sorry to hear about your mother in law, family always comes first. We are still here supporting you.

GC

Family comes first. We can wait.

Khaezarn

I'm so sorry to hear about your family challenges, I completely understand, my wife and I have been through a lot ourselves since December

Bruce L

Totally understand hang in there. Writing is definitely an activity which requires both muse and opportunity... thanks for sharing your gift with us ! Best wishes to you and your family. Will keep them in my prayers.

thomas poulsen

hope the family gets better tef, looking forward to next installment *wheres my tef fix runs around looking for the needle*

Edward Wilson

Family HAS to come first. Your loyal minions, (er readers), will be here waiting.

Azwiz

The best to the Mother-in-law and the family . We're all good on that .

Carl Doerter

I've been here since 12/15/16 and am not worried about any slight delays. You have always kept us informed and been good for your word. Family first! Do what you need to do and thanks for keeping us informed.

A Human

Take care of your family first Tefler, We can wait.

Jeff

Hope your mother-in-law will be okay!

AShi

As a person one might call superstitious, may I suggest not promising a double release month anymore? Just surprise us with a second, if the mood fancies you. It seems something bad keeps happening!

Evan

Best wishes to you and your family, Tefler. Thank you for letting us know what’s going on. As for your stated release plans from the end of last month, I will just reference the old adage: “If you want to make the gods laugh, tell them your plans.”

bjcreek

God bless you and yours...good reports for your mother-in-law. Looking forward to the next chapter. Thanks.

BrianM

I appreciate the updates regarding your family and I'm saddened to hear of all the health issues besetting your and your wife's aging parents. It is never easy to see those we love grow progressively more frail as they get older and best wishes to your MiL for a speedy and successful recovery. I look forward to the next TSM Chapter but only when you can focus your talents on your writing so please take your time. Family come first!!

Robert Nichols

Family trumps personal stuff. Always. I wish you MIL a speedy recovery!

Wassim Haroun

Although I have been suffering like a lot of readers here, I’m actually happy now as I’ll be off for three days soon in a hard to connect area in Africa and now I know I’ll have two chapters to keep me company in the jungle nights.

commatoes

Thanks for the update Tef. Real life complications are a crappy de-motivator. I had a TIA a few years ago and know personally that anything brain related is always frightening. And my uncle had a stroke about a month ago and my own parents are getting on; at the ages when you MUST be vigilant for medical issues. Please give her my best.

Steve

So, better luck in june for you and your family, but no more jinxing! We need our steady dose of TSM. Wish you everything you long for.

Johnkr

Tef, know what you are going through, hope your mother in law is doing better.

Thanatos95

your MIL being ok is always good news.