On an Unintended Long Break

So - I told you I'd be heading to Maine for a week. Been there done that, had a wonderful time. So much to share, so many fun things, so many pictures to show.

One day at home to get ready for the next round - off to the Swanson family reunion tomorrow early afternoon. More fun to share, more stories, more pictures.

Hopefully, by next Tuesday or Wednesday, I'll have time to post. I'm missing all of you - haven't even had time to read what's happening in your lives.

See ya!

Unintentional Blogging Break

I have been trying to do a post for days now. I hope I'll get it done someday soon. I miss coming to visit all of you, and hope I get caught up.

Remember my word of the year last year? It was "flexibility." I need to make it my life word, I guess. One year wasn't enough.

Two requests for prayer. DC is going in early Thursday morning for a bit of "plumbing" repair. He's really nervous about it. Please pray for peace for him, and that he'll understand that the temporary pain pills are his friend. Our experience with addictions has him very leary of taking meds that are for his benefit.

We've been thrown yet another curve in our lives as well. One that has us being full time caregivers to the 4 little ones for the next several weeks. I don't feel the freedom to share the details, but suffice it to say it has really thrown us for a loop.

Thankfully, we are somewhat used to this caregiving role, but not 24/7 for such a long time. I caught a cold just as this began. I'm trying to sing in the community chorale for my own enjoyment. But that will require quite a bit of maneuvering to make it continue to happen.

Imagine, if you will, having every trip in the car take 3 times as long to get going. The age of "I do it myself" has hit us full force. They are adorable and smart and independent. Which is all good, unless you are in a hurry. So - moral of the story - plan way ahead! Don't ever be in a hurry.

I'll be back, as the sign says. Hopefully sooner rather than later.