Archive | February 2015

Day 2

It was a whirlwind day for me.  Both cars ended up in the repair shop.  I was stranded at the grocery store….but fought the temptation to buy a dougnut while waiting for my ride to bring me home.

Tonight Isaiah had his monologue for drama class. It had to be at least one minute long and it was performed in front of his class and family members.  He did a portion of the Gettysburg address.  He did really well for a kid who used to have pretty bad stage anxiety.  We are really proud of him.

As for me, today, despite the stress I did well.   I remained joyful  for the most part and relaxed.  Even though the car we bought in December was one of the cars in shop, even though, I had to cancel Dan’s dentist appointment, even though I learned that the job I interviewed for and hoped to get was not mine to have, I did pretty good.

Tonigh the dog was barking and I was just wanting to sit and chill for awhile.  I was frustrated because she wanted to play and romp and move.  I got up, irritated, and got in the car and took her for a walk.  It was cold and snowy and you know what else it was….exactly what I needed.

After finishing up the dishes and cleaning the kitchen I had time to chill with the family and just relax.  It was a good day.  Not necessarily an easy one.  But easy and good aren’t always the same thing are they?

A special thanks to MariAnne and Chris who helped run us around today.  I appreciate them taking the time to give us a ride.

I have decided that: it just isn’t worth getting all upset about stuff…God is good…and He’s got this.

Good night.

February 16, 2015 Day 1

I did something a bit risky last night around the same time as I am writing now.  I wrote on FB about my need to change the way I take care of myself.  I identified myself as a caregiver, which I am, both at home ( caring for my parents and family) and professionally ( caring for the elderly).  It took me a long time to embrace the title of caregiver.  But I know that’s what I have been called to do and I know that’s what my passion is.

I shared how I do not take care of myself like I should and simply asked for a bit of prayer and encouragement.  I was overwhelmed with the response I received.  I had no idea that many people would pray for me or express their belief in me and their love for me.  It brought tears to my eyes and a smile to my heart and face.

Today I began this journey.  I stayed faithful in tracking what I ate.  I walked the dog with Isaiah after school and I kept busy.  I resisted the urge to give into that wave of sleepiness and desire to just sit and watch t.v…watch really, the day go by.  I did good today.

But the biggest thing I learned today, is that I am loved by a lot of people.  There are a lot of people who have decided too, to pray for me, to lift me up with their words of encouragement and that feels really good.  So…if you are reading this…thank you.  You have no idea how good it feels to have been a result of your choice to respond to my request.  I feel tonight, very blessed.

I plan to journal daily, right here, so feel free to join me.

Kathy