RECENTLYWell, if you've been keeping up with my last few posts, you know what a crazy last few days it has been. Just let me say, I'm thrilled this weekend is finally over.
Just to update, my father-in-law is still in the hospital as of this morning. We thought he would be released on Monday, but the Docs are still unsure as to why his heart was racing. Something about an enzyme and trying to figure out if it was caused by the racing heart or if the racing heart caused the enzyme. I'll admit, I'm clueless when it comes to things like that. But he is up and walking around the PCU (progressive care unit) and hopes to go home today or tomorrow. And my friend Andrea is now home and re-couping. She did just tell me she's in a lot of pain, but feels better already. She received 3 units of blood in the transfusion and is taking iron suppliments. She is already feeling much better and hopeful that this is the end. This has been a daily reminder of our health and for my husband to get tested very soon. There is the blessing, I'm sure!
It has been a weekend of disappointments and lessons all around. On Saturday afternoon, my husband and I had plans to see a play that a friend of his had written. J's mom and sibs came to watch the kids. I got all "dolled up" and we were off. We got all the way into town and found a parking place and set off for the door. I was very disappointed to discover that the play was not only sold out, but the waiting list was so long, we were not invited to put our names on it. I was very frustrated that my husband had not gotten tickets before hand. But I was polite and did not bring it up. But I was disappointed and frustrated. I just knew I was going to have a horrible nite. Instead, he took me to the restaurant where we used to celebrate EVERYTHING (first pregancy, first anniversary, new car, new house, etc). Then we went to Barnes & Noble and just walked around. The night turned out ok afterall.
Did that evening teach me anything? NO! So for Monday nite the Ladies in the church had made plans to meet for supper. We had planned to go to TGIFridays, which we discovered, it was their grandopenning. I was bombarded with phone calls on what we were going to do. We rearranged our site and they decided on Red Robin. I was very frustrated, again, because I had already laid my clothes out. (People tend to forget that I'm a stay-at-home mom who doesn't get out a whole lot. I love to get dressed up and don't get to do it very often) I was very frustrated that I was going from nice pants and shirt and boots, to jeans and a t-shirt. And I wasn't really in a burger mood. But once I settled down (and called my mom to complain), the atmosphere was great and we were served much more quickly than if we would have gone to Fridays. We had a great time. The ladies were very understanding that I needed to get out of the house and were great. It's hard being in a small church, where I'm the only SAH mom. Sshheesh! I'm the only mom w/ kids under the age of 13!
So when am I going to learn? I get so worked up and so excited about doing something and then my plans never follow through as I hoped. I keep worrying and panicing when things don't turn out the way I want them to. And it shouldn't be that way. I've really gotta just take it one day at a time, don't I?! So, my weekend is finally over and I'm so excited.
I did have big plans for my kids yesterday. I wanted so badly to do lots of fun activities, but we just spent the day together reading and cuddling. The phone kept ringing with news on my FIL and the LNO, that we didn't get done all I had planned. But that's ok. The purpose of yesterday was to spend the day with the kids and I did do that. And then they got to have the evening with their dad...and that was the most special time of all! I feel really blessed right now (as I am hollering in the next room for my son to stop yelling at his sister and for her to share HIS toys with HIM...I love my life!)
Dear Lord, I am just so thankful for my family and for all that you have blessed me with. Lord, I pray that you will help me to not worry about tomorrow, or even today. That I will lean on you, Father and leave all my worries in your hands...
Praying for you FIL
~Cindy~
~Cindy~
Glad you enjoyed the Super Earth story too...as cold as it is, we would definitely need super gloves, hats and coats. Our universe is an amazing place and God has so many wonderful surprises in store for us!
Your evening out with your hubby sounded fun actually. Bummer you didn't get to see the play, but at least you didn't just end up going home. I don't get many 'dates' with my hubby as we can't seem to find a decent babysitter. My Dad can't babysit them, my in-laws don't do it often (their only grandchildren and they'd rather do things with their siblings - go figure!!!) and most of our friends have too many kids of their own to watch ours. Oh well. Someday when they're grown we may get out alone. = (
Hope you have a wonderful day today!!!
Blessings,
~Kim~