I know it's been awhile since I last posted, I'm aware. It haunts me every day...
Here's the thing: I spend all day at my computer. So usually when I come home, the laaaast thing I want to do is spend MORE time at my computer. I'd rather watch mindless TV or something. But tonight I'm making a sacrifice. I know, I'm practically a martyr.
Speaking of TV. I feel like the television shows I'm going to watch on certain nights improves my mood during the day. Take Tuesday, for instance. What is special about Tuesday? Nothing really, unless it's Fat. Tuesday is like my favorite TV night. Seriously. What other night do you get GLEE, Parenthood (the theme song totally makes this show, by the way) annnnnnnd Teen Mom? Amazing. I LOVE Tuesdays for that reason. Any other night, the television options are... eh.
I'm on a break from traveling right now, so that's good. I won't have to leave my precious Woodford until April (yay!)
We have had some trying times in my family in the last week, which makes me realize how lucky I am to have the family structure that I do. We take care of each other. And I believe that's mostly due to my grandparents and how they raised their children. My brother lost his job last week, which is scary for anyone, but throw in the element of supporting a family and it gets 10x worse. I couldn't imagine losing my job and I only support myself (and Woodford sorta). So I can only imagine what he was thinking when that happened. But luckily he found another job this week so he is back on track to stability! The other bad news my family received was that my aunt who has been battling cancer on and off for the past x years found out her cancer was back. Not in one spot, but in three in her stomach. Then her doctors told her she would need to have chemo 2 times a week, basically implying that she won't be able to work. It breaks my heart because she doesn't have the support she needs at home and I wish there was more we could do for her. But we are trying to help and that's what matters. So I'm sending a lot of prayers up these days for her. She's strong, though.
On a lighter note, at youth group last night, one of the regulars who happens to be related to my ex, and I were talking about someone we know. And she said, "They're going to get married." and I said, "How do you know?" and she said, "Because they've talked about it." And with a straight face I said, "Just because people talk about getting married doesn't mean they will." She got sooo embarassed. It was really funny because I knew when I said it, it was going to make her uncomfortable. HAHAHAHAHA
Ok that's all I've got for now.
So glad you posted! :) I want you to know that I'm praying for your family! It always happens all at once, doesn't it! But you're right, you have an amazing family structure and are so lucky!!
ReplyDeleteOh... and you're totally a martyr.