I have a hard time coming up with things to write every week and, sadly, I've got the blues. The second computer is still having internet troubles (so tired of IT difficulties) and we're all trying to share time on Helen's. I finally got a turn! Here's a brief overview of my mundane existence:
1. Lots of rain. Upside? Everything is green and growing. Downside? Lots of mud to watch out for on Charlie's paws when he runs in and out.
2. Getting ready for camp. It's down to crunch time, only two weeks left. Time to find all the equipment, make sure everyone has their forms filled out and, gulp, make sure we have enough room to take everything and everyone up into the mountains.
3. Keeping things going. Trying to motivate myself is hard lately.
4. Worry and stress... I feel great about Chris in Maine (no worry). Allison and Emily have stellar grades and are anticipating their mother looking into insurance and taking them to get their driving licenses (stress). I'm so sad about Michael (worry and stress). He's tried everything to get a job (hasn't he, Marianne?) and still no luck. He's really down about it and worried about how to continue school. Sadly our unemployment woes have followed us and our credit took a hit so we can't even cosign for a loan. I hate not being able to help him!
Not the happiest post I've written but I'm trying to look for a silver lining in all the thunderclouds we're under (figuratively and literally). The quote "most people lead lives of quiet desperation" keeps running through my mind and I'm trying to banish it! I have so many blessing to be grateful for and I need to snap out of it!
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Gena, I'm sorry that you are feeling a little down. Just this past week I have heard the expression "out of the blue" about four times. Once when a returned missionary from our home ward spoke on Sunday and referred to one of those "coincidences" that happen when you're prayerful. I've wondered where that originated and what it really means. So here's a thought, maybe it's referring to when a person is feeling blue (as you described) and all the sudden they just come out of "it". I'm hoping that is what will happen to you...just all the sudden you will feel better, the sun will come out, the flowers will bloom, the dark clouds will lift and blow away and I believe that it will happen the very second that Girls Camp is OVER!! Good Luck with that!
Hi Love! I have had a very down week as well. A lot of my trouble is that my sinus infection seemed to be getting better but I am back in bed today coughing again. Dee has just gone to get the new prescription so wish me luck. I like Nancy's idea of "out of the blue". I remember the old saying "It came like a bolt out of the blue". I think that was referring to something happening so suddenly or unexpectedly that it came swiftly like lightning. Like when I walked into the kitchen this morning, started hacking up a lung and "out of the blue" I burst into tears. I can't take it any more!!! Britt sent me to bed and the kids took over for me. Love them!
Michael seems OK. He is SO QUIET it is hard for me to tell. Britt usually has a better feel for how he is doing. They are very close you know...He has several interviews lined up for tomorrow so let's just keep praying.
Oh Aunt Gena! I'm sorry that your having a tough week! I had a rough one last week. My heart goes out to you! Hang in there! Something I'm sure you have probably heard but I like it when I hear it because it makes me feel a little bit better, "It always gets the darkest right before the light." If you think about it's true. So hang in there and "out of the blue" there will be light.
I will keep you like usual in my prayers! I will also keep Michael in my prayers. As a mother there is nothing worse, I don't think than when our children are struggling or hurting and we can fix it.
Please continue to keep us in your prayers also. Brian's work is still very very slow. It's pretty depressing here as I know you can relate to. I'm sure it will get light here too soon:)
We love you! Hang in there! Your the greatest!
JoLynn
Hey there missy. Nobody said that posting on blogs had to be all peaches and cream right. Just look at my blog! actually my new post is really funny. Your post show that you are only human and that you are having difficulties. It is okay. Hold your head up and know that you are trying your best. We will all pray for you guys and just know we love you to peices!
I'm sorry that you had a tough week. I wish it would rain more often here.It is sometimes cloudy but, it is still hot. You guys are in our prayers. Sorry you had a rough week. We love you !
Brilynn
Will we ever NOT worry about our children? I feel your pain at wishing my dumb financial situation and mistakes didn't have to effect my children so much.
I do LOVE the rain we've been having, however, and hope that you'll be feeling happier soon!
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