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Just got back from the hospital. I could not believe it is already more than a week ago that we got the terrible news of my girlfriend's father. This week was a roller coaster of emotions for her, her family and me. However, after just communicating with him, it all feels beter. The sun is shining in the Netherlands giving her father that extra energy for his recovery. And hopefully he will become his old self again :) Thank you for the kind words we received during these stressful times. They were of great support to us. Thank you.

A few ours before my flight to Vienna would depart, my girlfriend and I were called. We had to come to the hospital, because the father of my girlfriend was taken to Intensive Care. His lungs were failing and his blood pressure dropped. So instead of racing to the airport we got in the car and were flying to the hospital. Arriving at the IC, the rest of the family was already there. He was put in an artificial coma and taken on a breathing apparatus. It all felt so fragile. The doctors and nurses were however able to make him stable for the rest of the day. It all went so sudden and unannounced. The night before I had subscribed myself to be on the official EGU2013 blogroll to write about my experience visiting my first EGU conference. However, due to these circumstances I have decided not to participate in the conference. I want to support my girlfriend and her family. There is some good news after 48 hours of stress and waiting. The doctors and nurses are in control. They p...