There is one problem with being better, though. I have to start doing chores and getting into real life again. That's not really a problem, except for the fact that I had learned to fill my days with other activities. Now it seems like I don't have enough time in the day to get to everything I want to do. You know... those Farmville crops just need tending to, and I want to write on my blog. But, the laundry and dishes need to get done, and now that I can do it I want to take some pressure off Daniel. So, the crops will have to wait, and unfortunately I just won't be able to post as often as I would like to here. Please don't give up on me if it's a couple of days in between posts now. I'm not going to leave you hanging, not knowing how this story ends, after you've spent so much time following me and encouraging me. Thank you, bloggy friends, for being such a wonderful part of my recovery and for all the positive support you provided. I'm not sure I could have done as well as I did without each of you!
This week has been absolutely crazy, and at one point I just wanted to give up and head back to the couch. It's incredible how much of life simply passed me by and I was able to ignore while I was sick. The past few days have been like sensory overload for me. Of course, not getting sleep Wednesday night, due to the EEG test on Thursday certainly didn't help AT ALL! Has that been a week ago already? Wow, time really does fly.
My dad spent last Tuesday and Wednesday in the hospital. He was having chest pains. They didn't find anything wrong with his heart in the ER, but they admitted him for some tests. He was sent home because they didn't find anything wrong. Friday morning about 1 AM my mom and I took my dad back to the ER because he had pain in his back and abdomen. Argh! It turns out he has a kidney stone. They sent him home after doping him up, and the urologist is scheduling surgery for some time this week. The stone is large enough that it may not pass on its own, and so far it hasn't. I'm hoping that was what was causing the chest pain, too, and all of this will be over soon.
On top of everything else, my youngest daughter got herself in quite a bit of trouble Thursday night. She has learned a big lesson about trust and telling the truth. My husband and I didn't agree on how to handle the situation at first, and THAT definitely didn't help matters much. Of course, then I was so worried about the argument between Daniel and I that I didn't focus much on the important issue. I really don't want to get into it, but the bottom line is that eventually our kids ARE going to do something that really crosses a line. I've never been ANGRY at my daughters before. That is an emotion that will tear your heart out. I can see how my parents must have felt when I did some really rotten things as a teenager. Can I hope that this will be an only incident with Amber and that it will be smooth sailing from here? I'm sure I CAN hope that, but I'm positive there will be more to come. Life can't be quite that easy.
I had a job interview on Monday. I am really hoping to get the position. I don't have much more time to land a job for the beginning of this school year, so I am keeping my fingers crossed. And my toes. And my eyes. Pretty much anything that can be crossed is. They said they will make their decision by the end of the week. This could turn out to be a VERY long one for me! I'll keep you posted.
Glad you are doing better- and if that means less blogging and more life, that's a good thing. :) We all have to step away sometimes!
ReplyDeleteSo glad for a good health update from you!!! (((HUGS)))
ReplyDeleteI totally understand it being tough to get back into the routine of "needed" things like cleaning, laundry and such.
I hate getting up and showered and out the door before noon. I may be awake at 5, but there is something nice about staying in my jammies half the day and taking a leisurely shower or even bath while my boy takes his afternoon nap! ::snort::
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Life over blogging ALWAYS! Blogging is temporary people are forever! Sorry to hear about your daughter and the disagreement with your hubby over it! Keep hope alive! Just think, a couple of months ago you did NOT feel like you do now. Now look at you, back at life!
ReplyDeleteIf we aren't living life than we have nothing to blog about! I had to laugh out loud about the farmville crops! Those darn things sucked me in a couple of years ago, but I got over it. It's like crack. LOL
ReplyDelete(Not that I have any idea what that is like-I suppose I may not be making the best first impression. Haha!)
You are all so right about living first and blogging later. I'm glad to hear that people will still be reading and enjoying, no matter how infrequently I am able to post.
ReplyDeleteAdrienne: That is too funny.
Those darn chores get in my way every time too! Maybe that's why my house is so messy.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you are healing. Prayers for you and your dad. As for the situation with your daughter, I will take all the advice you can give me by the time I'm into the teenage years. I have one girl imparticular that I am already worried about!
Hi Karen!
ReplyDeleteSorry about the issue with Amber. It's difficult to believe that they would do things that are so antithetical to us. But perhaps she's just learning. The absolute difference between yes/no, safe/unsafe, truth/half truths/lies...maybe concepts are elastic at that age. I difference I see, with my son, is that he will go right ahead and question each rule. I never did that with my parents. Growing up is definitely more complicated these days. There's way too much input from outside sources. I'm trying to get my son to see what's important and what is harmful. If only he'd sit down and listen to me!
Glad that you're otherwise getting into the swing of things. Can imagine that you must be swamped. Had visitors over for two weeks and had no time for writing/blogging or for any of my favorite activities. Good luck with the interview!
Anne: It does seem to be more difficult to be a young person now days. The lines seem to be a lot more blurred than when we were kids, that's for sure. Outside influences will always be an issue for parents, but it does seem that there is more pressure from the media now days. Oh well, that's parenting, I suppose!
ReplyDeleteI hope you enjoyed your visitors and will get some time to blog and write now.
I don't think I got the job. They said they will be making a decision by the end of the week, and I didn't get a phone call yesterday, so it looks like I'm still searching. Thanks for the luck, though!
Wow you had a lot going on that week. Kids are going to crush you continuously but as their parent we get to still love them unconditionally. That's our priviledge and our priviledge alone. Enjoy her whatever she does because she will be gone out of your house before you know it.
ReplyDeleteOh, I don't even want to think about my girls leaving the house yet, Bree. I do know what you mean, though. Time goes by way too quickly. An update: I'm done being frustrated with Bird and we're having a good time getting ready for school to start in a couple of weeks.
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