Finally, after such a long wait for me, here is my latest post. It's not that I couldn't find the words to express the past couple of months, it's just that there's too much going on and even I, who has never suffered from knowing what to say and probably says way too much, am daunted by the sheer volume of things going on in my life. Here's a brief outline:
1. My father was here for 4 months while Dennis redid all the dental work in his mouth. It was so fun having him here.
2. My daughter Caitlyn and I are planning on her wedding. It is coming up so very soon, June 28, 2011. Yahoo!!!!!
3. My 29 year old single son met a lovely young lady and they are now beginning to talk about getting married. It has been a joy getting to know her and seeing my son so happy!
4. My niece, Phoebe (who has Cystic Fibrosis) went through the final procedures and tests that were grueling, tiring, and required several lengthy hospital stays is now officially listed on the double-lung transplant list. Because of the severity of her condition, she is now #2 on the waiting list.
5. Been to the blessing of my 9th grandchild, Lauren's daughter (her fourth) Rosalie Arlene and I got to finally spend some time with Lauren's family while working with Caitlyn on planning her wedding.
6. Working the Social Media in my husband's dental practice. I must say, that is one of the more intimidating things to do. I think I'd rather plan a wedding, which isn't very fun either.
7. I finally hired some help to come and take care of my mother-in-law in the mornings. This frees up my whole morning and it is more of a relief than I thought it would be. She is paying for her help because she does have some money to do that.
8. Just got back from Portland at 5 am this morning. I left just a little after 11 PM last night and I had to sleep a couple hours at a rest stop only 45 minutes from home. I'm home, my stuff is unpacked but exploded all over my bedroom. Don't you just love doing laundry after a trip?
9. I've put planning the 4th of July Brown Family reunion off because I needed a least $50 bucks from everyone coming to reserve accommodations at a group rate. Some of the Brown family just said they'd send it as soon as I needed it, but not enough people responded and I spent weeks and countless hours tracking down addresses, emails and cellphone numbers to text, call, e-mail or do a group Facebook post to get information to them and get their feedback. There could be a total of about 70 people there. Not enough responded to make the 25% deposit on the facility. Now, I think, they will have to fend for themselves.
Anyway, I'm really late for work now. I think my boss, my loving and patient husband, will be just a little upset with me. He is really so sweet and understanding of all I do. While I know my mode of functioning is upsetting to his basic mode of functioning, we still manage to love and support each other. I've come to realize over the years, that some things just won't change and I love him more than I am bothered by the things that he does that irritate me. Once we change our near-sided perceptions of our each other's faults, we are beyond happy that we are eternal companions.
