Life has been full. Sometimes Brian and I try to figure out what we can cut out, because we’ve bitten off too much. But the only things that are easy to cut out are things that we enjoy… like chickens and gardening and dogs. Those are all “extra” but they all contribute enjoyment. Laundry, now there’s one thing I wouldn’t mine losing. It’s the coordinating that seems to get me first. Trying to keep up with friends, doctor appointments, dentist, glasses, ballet, play dates, finding a babysitter for this or that, cleaning my desk again to try and figure out who I’ve forgotten. Nothing like forgetting important things to keep me humble! Not that I can think of a specific example. That would require… you know… remembering.
March was difficult. We lost Brian’s mom halfway through the month. Everything kinda stopped that day. We’re still fumbling a bit to get our momentum on the daily living things. But saying goodbye and seeing death and a relationship finished… it’s painful and alters… a lot.
I get the feeling that if I write much more, you’re going to see a lot more of those trailing periods. … The slow waiting for words or thoughts that aren’t cohesive to come into focus.
Random photos:
His face cracks me up!
Little cave on the way up. FYI, eight young children on a hike up the side of a cliff is a bit of a stressful hike.
Neither Anna or I liked looking over the edge of the falls much.
Multnomah Falls – the top – carried Jordan up on my back – booyah!
The bee hive looks GREAT!
It was a verrrrrry cold pre-5K with my brother Neal
Probably watching wild kratts.
Maggie and her papa.
I’ve been running regularly and exercising regularly. I ran my FIRST EVER 5K for the Portland Shamrock Run in March. And since then, I’ve run 5K two more times on my own! I’m so excited for me! I feel powerful physically for the first time in fifteen years. Since whenever I was hauling bales of hay and cleaning stalls and wrangling horses. It feels good. Since I achieved the goal I set a year ago (running a 5K), my new goal is to maintain my distance ability while improving upper body strength. Since we’re adopting a non-ambulatory 4-year-old, I believe that I have my priorities straight.
Speaking of adoption – either April 20 or 27th I should have some good news! That’s when our paperwork is submitted to the government adoption committee. It won’t be too long after that that we’ll travel. Maybe one month? Maybe less, maybe more. The closer it gets, the more my heart yearns for that second trip, when we get to bring him home. It’s hard to love a child and have them outside of your control. Keep praying for Daniel!
The fundraiser garage sale got delayed, but it’s still going to happen. Our basement has lots of great stuff in it. It’s a disaster, honestly… it’s on the list of things to clean up. 🙂
All for now. Lunchtime.
Such a busy life!! Great to be doing all that running!! Keeps you feeling well. Hope the adoption mores along well.