Exhausted....and Five Days Left
This afternoon was a shopping frenzy. Went to the new Salvation Army on McPhillips for the first time (nice store) and got a few clothes for Rod and I. Was too late to pick up our travel documents at CAA (they closed at 3:00!) Picked up a few brasieres at Winners. That was an adventure with my new post-weaning...umm...appendages. I think I'm the smallest I've ever been! (Last time I had no break between nursing and pregnancy...we'll see how long I have left...) Hope this wasn't too much information for anyone. Then picked up some sunscreen, did my tanning for the day and got some after-sun gel. Off to the Dollar Store for some daily treasures for the kids. And then Superstore for some little toiletry gifts for our housekeeper's tips, some Immodium, and a bunch of groceries for the kids and Grandpa & Grandma. Whew!
Next, we will try and make a little daily video for the kids and then spend a little time celebrating the new year. Hopefully before midnight, because I'm exhausted!
Saturday
Friday
Thursday
Countdown to Cuba
One week left and so much to do. But we just got our wills done. Yeah, that's a bit morbid, but being away from the kids for one week in another country was good motivation to do what should've been done long ago.
If anyone is thinking of doing this, we have a lawyer we could recommend. It's actually quite a simple process.
I finally made some lists. That helped me feel a little more together. But it's really hard coming off Christmas and getting sick again (this time my sinuses). House only stayed clean for three and a half days.
We had a good time in Saskatoon all in all. Kids got to see both sets of grandparents. All the travelling, prep and recovery takes its toll though. Never quite got to have the nice relaxing Christmas at home, but that's the way it goes.
Temperature in Cuba was 25 degrees today. Hard to believe we'll be there at this time next week...
One week left and so much to do. But we just got our wills done. Yeah, that's a bit morbid, but being away from the kids for one week in another country was good motivation to do what should've been done long ago.
If anyone is thinking of doing this, we have a lawyer we could recommend. It's actually quite a simple process.
I finally made some lists. That helped me feel a little more together. But it's really hard coming off Christmas and getting sick again (this time my sinuses). House only stayed clean for three and a half days.
We had a good time in Saskatoon all in all. Kids got to see both sets of grandparents. All the travelling, prep and recovery takes its toll though. Never quite got to have the nice relaxing Christmas at home, but that's the way it goes.
Temperature in Cuba was 25 degrees today. Hard to believe we'll be there at this time next week...
Tuesday
Random Thoughts
- my kids are so cute...today they were following each other around while holding ice cream pails and dancing
- my kids are both sick with a cough/fever
- my main floor is actually mostly clean
- we hosted a "Festive Feast for the Senses"...sampled some fine food, listened to music, and enjoyed each other's company
- went to bed way too late last night
- getting to know people is so refreshing
- I'm going to Cuba in 16 days
- Christmas is in 5 days and I still haven't gotten anything for the kids
- I have abs and they look really good
- I enjoy "bad" jokes: here's one from last night, "Why did the belt go to jail?" Because it held up a pair of pants!
- I still have so much more to do before Cuba
- in Cuba, I will get to do whatever I want
- in Cuba, it will be very warm
- in Cuba, I will sleep whenever I want
- in Cuba, my hubby and I get to hang out and talk and swim and stuff without interruption
- did I mention we're going to Cuba?
- we could really use some discernment for some choices we're in the process of making regarding a new place to live, finances etc.
- we just want to join God in what he's doing
- I did some "Christmas" art two nights ago which I'm quite proud of
- have you ever stopped to really listen to the words of Christmas carols? try it...especially some of the advent ones
- have a wonderful Christmas filled with peace, love, joy and hope from the Christ-Child and King of Kings
- my kids are so cute...today they were following each other around while holding ice cream pails and dancing
- my kids are both sick with a cough/fever
- my main floor is actually mostly clean
- we hosted a "Festive Feast for the Senses"...sampled some fine food, listened to music, and enjoyed each other's company
- went to bed way too late last night
- getting to know people is so refreshing
- I'm going to Cuba in 16 days
- Christmas is in 5 days and I still haven't gotten anything for the kids
- I have abs and they look really good
- I enjoy "bad" jokes: here's one from last night, "Why did the belt go to jail?" Because it held up a pair of pants!
- I still have so much more to do before Cuba
- in Cuba, I will get to do whatever I want
- in Cuba, it will be very warm
- in Cuba, I will sleep whenever I want
- in Cuba, my hubby and I get to hang out and talk and swim and stuff without interruption
- did I mention we're going to Cuba?
- we could really use some discernment for some choices we're in the process of making regarding a new place to live, finances etc.
- we just want to join God in what he's doing
- I did some "Christmas" art two nights ago which I'm quite proud of
- have you ever stopped to really listen to the words of Christmas carols? try it...especially some of the advent ones
- have a wonderful Christmas filled with peace, love, joy and hope from the Christ-Child and King of Kings
Wednesday
Bacon and Macaroni
Besides being what we had for supper, it's a little how I'm feeling today: bacon (drained and a little crispy...dumb tanning bed) and macaroni al dente (tender but firm...how I want to be anyway!) Oh, and did I mention we had corn...(yup, this has been a little corny).
Regardless, God is good all the time. He never grows weary. He is gentle. He is strong. And I belong to Him.
Although he never sleeps (and I sometimes think I don't either), I should probably go to bed. G'night!!
Besides being what we had for supper, it's a little how I'm feeling today: bacon (drained and a little crispy...dumb tanning bed) and macaroni al dente (tender but firm...how I want to be anyway!) Oh, and did I mention we had corn...(yup, this has been a little corny).
Regardless, God is good all the time. He never grows weary. He is gentle. He is strong. And I belong to Him.
Although he never sleeps (and I sometimes think I don't either), I should probably go to bed. G'night!!
Monday
Blah
How does one hold on to hope? I'm so discouraged about life at this very moment. I had a relaxing day...a nap and everything. I even had most of the dishes washed this morning. But tonight, it's back to mess again. I escaped instead of working at it. I stopped taking my drugs for two days and got worse again (but I'm getting better after a day back on). Progress and setbacks. I'm tired of them.
Maybe it will all look better tomorrow.
How does one hold on to hope? I'm so discouraged about life at this very moment. I had a relaxing day...a nap and everything. I even had most of the dishes washed this morning. But tonight, it's back to mess again. I escaped instead of working at it. I stopped taking my drugs for two days and got worse again (but I'm getting better after a day back on). Progress and setbacks. I'm tired of them.
Maybe it will all look better tomorrow.
Tuesday
Relief
Thank God for drugs...free drugs! Went to Four Rivers Medical Clinic and waited for over an hour, but it was worth it. The doctor at first wanted to prescribe some very expensive antibiotics, but ended up giving us some from the back. I've only taken two pills, but the improvement in the way my throat feels is amazing! I'm feeling much more hopeful!
Thank God for drugs...free drugs! Went to Four Rivers Medical Clinic and waited for over an hour, but it was worth it. The doctor at first wanted to prescribe some very expensive antibiotics, but ended up giving us some from the back. I've only taken two pills, but the improvement in the way my throat feels is amazing! I'm feeling much more hopeful!
Sunday
My Turn
Well, it's my turn to be sick. If this is how R felt, I now have even more sympathy. My throat hasn't been this sore in 9 1/2 years. My glands are HUGE!
But I went for prayer after church today. I could actually feel my ears opening up and sensations in my glands. Not completely healed physically, but God did a work in me on other levels.
Seems this week, he's been speaking to me about rest and hope (which interestingly enough, are the first two candles of Advent). At Breathe (mom's group at church), that message of hoping in God was very strong, as well as waiting on Him. Psalm 42's "Why so downcast oh my soul? Put your hope in him," and then Psalm 62's "Find rest oh my soul in God alone. My hope comes from him," have been so precious. And that all came out in the prayer time as well. As they were praying, a peace descended on me so strongly in the form of a picture of me hugging God and having my head against his chest.
I didn't think the issue of rest (ceasing from striving etc.) was that big a deal for me until I broke down and sobbed when one of the women said that I didn't have to work...I could just be me (something to that effect). After that is when the peace came.
Anyways, it's been interesting to see how free I've been to work in my kitchen (after I cleaned it yesterday after enduring ten days of mess). It seems like a contradiction, but perhaps it's like reverse psychology. I don't have to...so I want to.
And even though I'm sick and I just desperately want someone to take care of me instead of me taking care of my family, I know that someone is taking care of me. And it's all going to work out.
As I was washing dishes yesterday, I was reminded of what I'm always trying to emphasize to J: that "can't" often isn't really true...it may be hard and we might not want to do it, but we can do it if we try, and if we still can't, we can always ask for help. "I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength". It's funny how we can teach our kids the things that haven't quite sunk into our own hearts.
I pray that the message of advent is finding it's way into your soul and that hope and peace come into your hearts and homes.
Well, it's my turn to be sick. If this is how R felt, I now have even more sympathy. My throat hasn't been this sore in 9 1/2 years. My glands are HUGE!
But I went for prayer after church today. I could actually feel my ears opening up and sensations in my glands. Not completely healed physically, but God did a work in me on other levels.
Seems this week, he's been speaking to me about rest and hope (which interestingly enough, are the first two candles of Advent). At Breathe (mom's group at church), that message of hoping in God was very strong, as well as waiting on Him. Psalm 42's "Why so downcast oh my soul? Put your hope in him," and then Psalm 62's "Find rest oh my soul in God alone. My hope comes from him," have been so precious. And that all came out in the prayer time as well. As they were praying, a peace descended on me so strongly in the form of a picture of me hugging God and having my head against his chest.
I didn't think the issue of rest (ceasing from striving etc.) was that big a deal for me until I broke down and sobbed when one of the women said that I didn't have to work...I could just be me (something to that effect). After that is when the peace came.
Anyways, it's been interesting to see how free I've been to work in my kitchen (after I cleaned it yesterday after enduring ten days of mess). It seems like a contradiction, but perhaps it's like reverse psychology. I don't have to...so I want to.
And even though I'm sick and I just desperately want someone to take care of me instead of me taking care of my family, I know that someone is taking care of me. And it's all going to work out.
As I was washing dishes yesterday, I was reminded of what I'm always trying to emphasize to J: that "can't" often isn't really true...it may be hard and we might not want to do it, but we can do it if we try, and if we still can't, we can always ask for help. "I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength". It's funny how we can teach our kids the things that haven't quite sunk into our own hearts.
I pray that the message of advent is finding it's way into your soul and that hope and peace come into your hearts and homes.
