It's been such a strange spring, with the weather cooler than normal and a lot of wet, damp chill. This has made my bones ache and left me feeling like time is not passing the way it should. I have felt vaguely discomforted and been frustrated with a mind that won't stop turning while simultaneously being physically unable to move anything forward. Nothing has been normal for a while now. It hasn't been bad, but it just hasn't been normal. Everything has been holding it's breath, waiting, suspended, and it's been a strain on me.
You know how it is? You make all these plans, and then something or another happens and you are stymied, no matter which way you turn. I think these times might be time-outs from God, so I use them. I ask for signs and look for clues, search for patterns and proceed cautiously. I watch. And then, this time, I spent a couple of days on gravel roads with dear, old friends, and scouted wild flowers for transplanting and old windmills just because. Just because we are still alive, and we used to do these things years ago, and it's been a long time since we took the time, and time is passing so fast and things are changing so much.
It's been a strange time, and I'm just talking specifically about my own personal realm. I am not even going to bring up the state of the world, because I think we all know we are past a certain crossroads. The fact that now we are going to have to listen to a bunch of people who will say they didn't know we were at a crossroads is not going to improve my mood, but that's beside the point now. Whatever the future brings is headed right for us. But enough, enough of that. Back to small details, so much easier and healthier to obsess over.
Walking pneumonia brought us to a rather abrupt halt for a few weeks on the house, but I took that in stride by telling myself that if I would just learn to have some patience, God could quit giving me opportunities to develop more of it. So I took deep breaths and have learned to mud and sand, sand and mud like a pro, if I do say so myself. It still doesn't look like much, but if you close your eyes and just feel my walls they feel perfect, and will soon look that way also. The walking pneumonia has been vanquished and now things should start moving very quickly indeed. I don't really want to talk about the paint colors because I think I may have varied my selections a bit, but if this year has taught me anything it is this: that the colors of my walls will never have an important role to play in anyone's life, and thank God for that. I couldn't take that kind of pressure.
And speaking of pressure, I don't want to put anyone under any, but our Charli-girl has already taken longer than I would like to get here! Och! See how many opportunities I make God give me?????? I choose to believe this particular opportunity is comparable to, say, the final of the class, as opposed to just another test. But
I have packed my bag, eagerly awaiting my Charli's arrival. I often say her name out loud, in a sing-song voice, as if to pull her attention back to remembering to be born, like a reminder. I want her to know she is anticipated, and no matter how scared she (or her mother, or her father for that matter) might be of what is coming, that it will be all right. She will be loved and cherished every day that we have her here on this earth. The Rockette has also been saying her name out loud, so that she will recognize her name by the time she gets here. We call her together, with all our love, so she will be comforted and summon the strength to find her way. I imagine both of them gathering their courage, taking the plunge, and going through that doorway
I haven't felt this way since I was about 11 and still got butterflies remembering that Christmas was coming soon. It's been a real trip and it hasn't even gotten started yet. I've been doing what I can, besides calling her out loud in case she's forgotten, I've been brushing up on my stories of the olden times, When I Grew Up, and telling The Rock Star that he better get ready, because he is about to fall in love for good. He's about to be......gobsmacked with it!
The Beautiful Redhead and The Magic Man both just had birthdays, which they celebrated amongst haunted wineries and Redwood trees. I shot her a text the morning she turned 22 and only cried a little when I told her it was time for her to be the Queen of Her Own Life. Watching her spread her wings and fly has been both gratifying and terrifying. It brings to mind this song, which her grandmother also loved, and she comes from a long line of strong women who always Dance when they get the chance. I got her more jewelry, because I can never not buy her jewelry, and because frankly, I never knew a daughter more delightful or more cherished.
It's so much fun when your kids get older and make their own lives. We have been so blessed by these two new members who seem to fit so well. For this reason, everyone should have children. LOTS of them, because without them, what would you do? And what difference would it make? Huh? At some point in your life you will start to think about your accomplishments, you will take stock and I hope you are proud of your life when that happens to you. I am. I finally feel like an adult, and I am equal to the task.
What tomorrow holds remains a mystery, as always. I am just patiently (the voice inside my head just snorted--I swear) waiting and taking time to mark how fast time is whirling now. This is my life, and I love it so very much. Can't wait to see what happens tomorrow! :D
I haven't felt this way since I was about 11 and still got butterflies remembering that Christmas was coming soon. It's been a real trip and it hasn't even gotten started yet. I've been doing what I can, besides calling her out loud in case she's forgotten, I've been brushing up on my stories of the olden times, When I Grew Up, and telling The Rock Star that he better get ready, because he is about to fall in love for good. He's about to be......gobsmacked with it!
- gob·smackedˈgäbˌsmakt/adjectiveBRITISHinformal
- utterly astonished; astounded.
The Beautiful Redhead and The Magic Man both just had birthdays, which they celebrated amongst haunted wineries and Redwood trees. I shot her a text the morning she turned 22 and only cried a little when I told her it was time for her to be the Queen of Her Own Life. Watching her spread her wings and fly has been both gratifying and terrifying. It brings to mind this song, which her grandmother also loved, and she comes from a long line of strong women who always Dance when they get the chance. I got her more jewelry, because I can never not buy her jewelry, and because frankly, I never knew a daughter more delightful or more cherished.
It's so much fun when your kids get older and make their own lives. We have been so blessed by these two new members who seem to fit so well. For this reason, everyone should have children. LOTS of them, because without them, what would you do? And what difference would it make? Huh? At some point in your life you will start to think about your accomplishments, you will take stock and I hope you are proud of your life when that happens to you. I am. I finally feel like an adult, and I am equal to the task.
What tomorrow holds remains a mystery, as always. I am just patiently (the voice inside my head just snorted--I swear) waiting and taking time to mark how fast time is whirling now. This is my life, and I love it so very much. Can't wait to see what happens tomorrow! :D
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