Let's Play Catch Up!
I can't even begin to catch up from where I left off! It was over a year ago that I last blogged and so much has happened. In December I took on another job as an MT after one year of being off. I must say, though, that I am really enjoying my work. All my jobs are behavioral health related so I learn something new every single day. And, hearing the issues and situations these people find themselves in, I can honestly say that thankfully, I'm not the only one out there struggling, and more importantly, when I think I have it bad, someone else out there has it way worse than I do, so it helps me put things into perspective sometimes.
This past year has been a wonderful one for us for the most part. We did, however, suffer a terrible loss last November when Travis' younger middle brother was unexpectedly killed in a car accident near Washington, D.C., where he lived. I lost my mother to cancer back in 2007, but at least I had time to plan for her departure and was able to spend precious time with her. Losing someone to an accident so suddenly without warning is completely different. Needless to say, the holidays around here were different than they'd been before. For the most part, however, things have gotten back to normal. It's been a huge loss, though. Sophie took is exceptionally hard. She cried for days just spontaneously. Ruthie Belle was too young to truly understand the true meaning of his loss, but she knew enough to know Uncle Jason is gone to Heaven and not coming back. Each new month, each holiday, each new everything is different and brings about changes, changes that we try to embrace and make the most of. God willing, we've managed to make it almost a year.
On a much brighter note, we were blessed to be able to take some really great vacations this year. In March we went with a group of 19 to Seaside, Florida, for a week's dream getaway. I can say without doubt that it was the best vacation I've ever been on. We laughed so hard and got to know friends even better. The beach was the most beautiful I'd ever seen. The city of Seaside itself was picturesque. It was simply amazing! Just thinking about it even now makes me smile and I can easily go back in thought to how it all looked.
Summer was, as usual, a great time for us here at the house. The kids had to go a little over a week longer than usual thanks to our very snowy, icy winter we had down here. When they were finally out, the fun was on! July brought about another vacation to the beach, this time to be ended with a wedding on the beach of a great young couple. Our stay in Gulf Shores was another memorable trip with some of the same friends we spent time with in Seaside and it was nothing but fun. I am so thankful that the Lord allowed us this extra get-away that helped us relax and unwind for a time before getting back to the real world!
And now school is back in session and things are back to normal. The past weeks have been so refreshing for me. Off and on this spring and summer I battled some of my worst depression yet, but thankfully good medicine, prayer, and the hand of God have helped me overcome and deal healthily. In my opinion, I'm doing better than ever and I feel great. Things will never be perfect and that's something I struggle with almost on a daily basis, but learning that I'm not expected to be perfect is becoming more of a reality. Not everyone is going to like me, and sometimes I won't be able to measure up, and my kids may make a mess, and there will be times I can't do it all...that's okay. It doesn't make me less of a mother, a wife, a woman...I am human. I make mistakes. I make a lot of mistakes. That's life. The way I deal with the mistakes and stress is what it's all about. Giving it to God is the only way to truly overcome the obstacles of life. So, my goal is to be an Overcomer and I'm practicing the skill every day!
This past year has been a wonderful one for us for the most part. We did, however, suffer a terrible loss last November when Travis' younger middle brother was unexpectedly killed in a car accident near Washington, D.C., where he lived. I lost my mother to cancer back in 2007, but at least I had time to plan for her departure and was able to spend precious time with her. Losing someone to an accident so suddenly without warning is completely different. Needless to say, the holidays around here were different than they'd been before. For the most part, however, things have gotten back to normal. It's been a huge loss, though. Sophie took is exceptionally hard. She cried for days just spontaneously. Ruthie Belle was too young to truly understand the true meaning of his loss, but she knew enough to know Uncle Jason is gone to Heaven and not coming back. Each new month, each holiday, each new everything is different and brings about changes, changes that we try to embrace and make the most of. God willing, we've managed to make it almost a year.
On a much brighter note, we were blessed to be able to take some really great vacations this year. In March we went with a group of 19 to Seaside, Florida, for a week's dream getaway. I can say without doubt that it was the best vacation I've ever been on. We laughed so hard and got to know friends even better. The beach was the most beautiful I'd ever seen. The city of Seaside itself was picturesque. It was simply amazing! Just thinking about it even now makes me smile and I can easily go back in thought to how it all looked.
Summer was, as usual, a great time for us here at the house. The kids had to go a little over a week longer than usual thanks to our very snowy, icy winter we had down here. When they were finally out, the fun was on! July brought about another vacation to the beach, this time to be ended with a wedding on the beach of a great young couple. Our stay in Gulf Shores was another memorable trip with some of the same friends we spent time with in Seaside and it was nothing but fun. I am so thankful that the Lord allowed us this extra get-away that helped us relax and unwind for a time before getting back to the real world!
And now school is back in session and things are back to normal. The past weeks have been so refreshing for me. Off and on this spring and summer I battled some of my worst depression yet, but thankfully good medicine, prayer, and the hand of God have helped me overcome and deal healthily. In my opinion, I'm doing better than ever and I feel great. Things will never be perfect and that's something I struggle with almost on a daily basis, but learning that I'm not expected to be perfect is becoming more of a reality. Not everyone is going to like me, and sometimes I won't be able to measure up, and my kids may make a mess, and there will be times I can't do it all...that's okay. It doesn't make me less of a mother, a wife, a woman...I am human. I make mistakes. I make a lot of mistakes. That's life. The way I deal with the mistakes and stress is what it's all about. Giving it to God is the only way to truly overcome the obstacles of life. So, my goal is to be an Overcomer and I'm practicing the skill every day!
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