Umbrella in the Dirty Clothes - Bless This Mess

Mom's with kids about to go back to school: Stay strong. Chin up. You've got this!

Another long summer is coming to an end, and this momma is READY!

Don't get me wrong. We've had a lot of fun.

There was swim season, concerts, Durham Bulls games, and too much ice cream.

There was a trip to the mountains, and a trip to the beach.

We went for walks, and hikes, and tried to soak up all the summer sun.

Downtown Cary, NC
Durham Bulls

However, this is the time. Right now.

This is the period right before school starts back, when the dishes are out of control.

A pile of clean clothes is still on the bed after a week, not folded, and thoroughly picked of its last superhero t-shirt.

Between the time any visitors arrive, and five minutes after they leave, the clock on your closet bomb is ticking, ready to explode Lego shrapnel back onto the floor.

Messy

The kids have argued over turns, way too much...over the video games they've been playing, way too long.

Video games

To the moms I say, stay strong! Chin up!

Soon enough, we'll celebrate! Soon enough, the hallowed school bells shall ring!

But for now, we stop. We notice there’s an umbrella in the dirty clothes basket, and we laugh.

Soon enough moms...soon enough…

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[AUDIO] Fire and Rescue Communications Provide More Details in Dorset Drive Homicide
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One piece of the story has fallen in to place, as we asked police whether Ian Delauder had interaction with the Cary Fire Department (first to arrive on the scene) or the Cary Police Department prior to the self-inflicted gunshot wound. Sergeant Alexander told us, “In listening to radio traffic, it is believed that Mr. Delauder suffered his gunshot wound after the arrival of the fire department. We do not know the timing of his wound in relation to the arrival of police officers. He did not have an interaction with the police.”

Suspect Dies-Latest Update on the Dorset Drive Incident from Cary Police
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The Cary Police Dept has received notification that 35-year-old Ian Delauder, has died from the injuries he sustained on Sunday, March 19, 2023. His death has been ruled a suicide. Delauder was the suspect in the death of 34-year-old Cecily Anne Walker (aka Cecily Anne Walker-Scott) of Raleigh, NC whose body was found in a homemade firepit at 618 Dorset Drive.

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The homeowner found with a self-inflicted gunshot has been identified as Ian Delauder, 35 years of age, of Cary, NC. Ian Delauder was transported to the hospital and is currently being treated for his injuries. His condition is critical.

Cary Police have confirmed that Ian Delauder is a suspect in this case. Here are two arrest records, that have both occurred within the last 6 months.

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