For now though, life feels a bit out of sync. But there's no reason for me to gripe or complain about scattered toys, piled up laundry, and activities that we are missing because those don't really matter. I am just grateful to be surrounded by good friends and family who have taken care of my children and also brought in delicious meals.
I had to blog about it because doing so just may help me heal. It was hard enough to hold back about all the nausea and fatigue I was feeling over the holidays and I don't think I could post anything this week without writing what really was going on.
So what is really going on here? I'm back to my Leather Leaf List
This is what it may say for tomorrow:
-I need to fold one load of laundry
-I need to get the girls ready to spend the day with my sister
-I need to read books in bed with Peter during quiet time
-I need to write a few thank you notes
-I want Paul to pick up another redbox DVD
-I want to trace one pattern from this Japanese pattern book
-Don't forget to thank the older boys for all their help with Henry
-Don't forget to take an iron supplement
Oh Al, I am soo sorry to hear that. I know that is so difficult and hope you are feeling better soon (both physically and emotionally)
ReplyDeleteAlison, I am so sorry. It's such a hard thing to go through. Fortunately, you have so many little arms to hug you and give you comfort. I'll keep in you in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteLove, Carly
Al--I am glad you are starting to feel better. Do you want me to bring any children down this way for a cousin sleep over. I will be up that way tomorrow--call me. I like Marie's Leather Leaf List post.
ReplyDeleteYou do have great support around you, all thanks to your gregarious personality and service you have rendered to others all these years.
ReplyDeleteHave you decided which one to trace?
I'm so sorry to hear about this. I hope you really can get the rest your body (and mind) needs.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear. Going thru that is so difficult and traumatic. I hope you can get the healing (both physical and emotional) that you so need. Thankfully you have a loving family around you that will eventually be able to fill the void.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry! After going through this last year (twice) I can finally say to someone I know exactly what you are going through. The emotional strain was far worse than the physical. Thank goodness for loving family and friends.
ReplyDeleteHang in there and give yourself time to rest and recover. Wish I loved closer so I could help in some way!
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So sorry to hear that. Glad you have lots of good support around you to help you recover.
ReplyDeleteAlison:
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss. I know that there are so many emotions to sort through and it's just so difficult. I'm glad to see that you have so many people who love you and remember that Heavenly Father loves you. :)
Sandra
I'm glad your feeling better. So sorry. I think your list needs to include take a nap. :)
ReplyDeleteAlison,
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear about your loss. I know you will find love and comfort from your sweet family. Hugs to you!
Dresden
I am so sorry to hear this. I wish you a speedy recovery.
ReplyDeleteLots of love - Jolin
Prayers and strength be with you Alison. Devon
ReplyDeleteAl-
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry! You are amazing that you can just jump right back into life and into being such a good mom. The apron is spectacular by the way. Wish I had one just like it. Hope you are feeling better.
Alison- I am so sorry. What a difficult time this must be. I'm sure it's hard to find a quiet, restful moment with all that you have going on. Hopefully family and friends are helping out. I wish I was next door to come and take your kids. Know that I am thinking of you. -alexis
ReplyDeleteI am sorry to learn of your heartache.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the Leather Leaf List link.
Alison I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I hope you are getting to feeling better. That anemia situation can take a while to get over. Keep on the iron even when you start feeling better. You are amazing. I don't know how you do it all. Just wanted you to know I was thinking about you.
ReplyDelete-Brandi Cope