Seems like I'm hard pressed to even know what day it is...I'm going to try hard not to turn this into a blog about how stressful/hard/depressing it is to move, but you've got to know it is these thoughts that weigh heavily on my mind ALL THE TIME.
Since huge amounts of brain and muscle power are now dedicated to cleaning/packing/getting the house ready to sell, I find it difficult to make even small decisions about birthday parties, weekend plans, what to have for dinner.
Last night I purposely invited a friend over for dinner so I'd be forced to come up with something more exciting than grilled cheese or cold cereal. Then I had to call another friend mid-dinner prep because I couldn't remember what to add to our pesto pasta. (Peas: yes. Ham: no. Thank you Karen!)
I fantasize about a kind, fun, wonderful and rich family who will knock on our door and offer to buy our house before it even goes on the market. Seriously, I would love them forever.
Amid all the chaos, though, I have small peaceful moments where I feel like I get just a small heavenly pat on the back and a whispered, "You will be okay. You can do this." Those moments keep me going. I had a big one on Saturday, running an 8k race with my friend, Kim. It was a great race, I made good time, and it was the first race where I really felt like a true runner. (After 3 years...finally!) But I was truly, fully happy for about 15 minutes (before it got hard) and I was grateful for that.
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4 comments:
Oh I'm patting you on the back for this one. Moving is so daunting. And I hope that some rich fam will knock on your door. That would be awesome.
Dear Dear Flori
How I wish I could be just next door and come to help or just take Bea for the day. A Grandma day with Bea! What fun that would be. But I can't even think it orI will cry. How much I would like to lift this burden a little. But all I can do is pray that you will be able to bear the burden at this time. Ok now I'm crying. If you ever need a rest and just need encouragement to throw out or dejunk or deep clean call me and I'll give you a pep talk. I have been writing one in my mind. I have friend that was military all her married life and she gave me some pointers. Keep up the good work and way to go on the running. We love you as the terrific mother and wife you are to the Rob Christensen Family. Love Mom
do you want me to drive out the car for some good sisterly time? i will. i promise you i will.
Moving is stressful, but it will bring blessings in the end. I am impressed that you can run an 8k. I am barely able to get through a 5k right now... oh well, at least I'm doing something, right?
Good luck with all of your change!
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