I have been sick this weekend. I actually sat down Friday to write a quick blog post, but decided to lay down in hopes that I could curb the effects of the nasty bug Bill and Mar had experienced earlier in the week.
Nope. No such luck.
Sick sick Friday; powered through three hair appointments Saturday; Sick sick sick today.
Hoping to quickly overcome this week.
After a rough night last night, I stayed home from church today. I don't think I've been sick enough to stay home from anything FOR YEARS. I guess I shouldn't complain!
SO. There's a lot I'd like to chat about...
1. the Broncos (in the middle of the game right now, I am NOT a huge sports fan, but when I watch, I get way too invested and it makes me feel anxious and sick [er]. I tell myself I really don't care about the outcome, since who knows if it's all rigged anyway by conspiring men with a whole lot o' money on the line). I was raised in a home where the viewing of sports was not usually permitted on Sunday, I now live in a home where certainly God is a merciful God who will excuse a little private non-caffeinated Super Bowl indulgence. Haha. Shout out to the best neighbors in the world who brought over a plate full of freshly grilled loaded hamburgers to break our fast (because they heard I was sick), then just dropped off another plate of homemade chocolate/peanut-butter sandwich cookies. I owe them big time.
2. work. We recently were blessed by a very generous (and anonymous) gift that could possibly allow me to quit working in the salon sooner than I had anticipated. Bill and I both agree that the physical side of the work I do has definitely contributed to my current health issues: plantar fasciitis (still so ridiculously painful!), tendonitis (wrist and elbow), the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (I don't think it's the source of my current problems, though - and testing shows low disease activity), and ongoing back problems from standing for long periods of time. And weight gain. I'm not sure what to blame THAT on. Hmmmmm.... maybe stress eating? maybe the metabolic slow-down that accompanies menopause? maybe because I haven't exercised regularly for TWO YEARS, primarily due to feet that hurt and exhaustion from adding another anxiety-producing element to my already overloaded schedule? Regardless, I am trying to prayerfully figure out what I should do now. I know that having that little job has blessed our lives in so so many ways over the past 3 years.
3. church callings. I take them pretty seriously, so when I have three, and they all need to focused on at the same time, it's a little overwhelming. Trying to collect ward history items (begging and pleading for ward members to contribute), preparing for and holding youth conference committee meetings, and getting a quality lesson together for my LARGE Sunday School class each week is a lot. A lot a lot. The Bishop asked me if I felt like I needed to be released from the ward history calling, but I told him it would almost be just as hard to try and relay all the items I've collected over the past year to someone else, so I'll compile, then a release would be appreciated.
(Here's a sneak peek at our YC2016 logos... if the committee approves it. The youth on the committee had all submitted ideas, and I tried to incorporate most of them... they ALL agreed that they wanted it to be Colorado themed.)
4. kiddos. Some who are oh-so-close to moving in to a new house, some who are flying back out to CO for one more job interview (even though jobs in UT are looking good), some that are plug-plug- plugging away on work and school, one that is far far away, and one that is still close and in constant need of parental attention (I've been driving with Mar - mostly at night - mostly to return Redbox DVDs or run to Target... it causes a little anxiety for me. Just a little). Oh, we had a few swim team issues right down to the end, but we survived! The team banquet is the week after next, then Mar is moving on. Hallalujah.
A small part of the reason that she won't return may be due to a coach who never let her swim her best events. For her last regular season meet I encouraged Mar to ask the coach to put her in a 50Free or 100Free. She was put in the 100Free, and swam faster than any other "B Leaguer" on the team. She was 2 seconds away from an A League time. She NEVER swam a 50 the entire season. To add insult to injury, the coach "invited" 3 "B League" girls to swim relays for A Leagues (I know, it's soooooo complicated), and Mar wasn't one of them, even though she is faster than all of the 3 girls invited. All I can say is, that's high school sports for ya. A good coach can make a HUGE difference. A bad coach is... a bad coach. 'Nuf said. I didn't go to bat for Mar since she didn't really have any desire to swim those A League relays anyway. It would have been nice to have been nominated asked, though.
Phew. We made it through. (I can't remember if I mentioned that Legend added orange to their school colors this year... so now their colors (royal, navy and orange) are also kinda sorta Broncos colors... still hoping for the win! Go Broncos!)
It's a new week. I love that. I'm hopeful that I will overcome illness, receive answers to questions, and nurture and love my family sufficiently (Valentine's Day next Sunday, you know). I hope to be inspired, lifted, and provided with the endurance needed for the week. I hope to seek for opportunities to serve and forget myself. And my feet.
3. church callings. I take them pretty seriously, so when I have three, and they all need to focused on at the same time, it's a little overwhelming. Trying to collect ward history items (begging and pleading for ward members to contribute), preparing for and holding youth conference committee meetings, and getting a quality lesson together for my LARGE Sunday School class each week is a lot. A lot a lot. The Bishop asked me if I felt like I needed to be released from the ward history calling, but I told him it would almost be just as hard to try and relay all the items I've collected over the past year to someone else, so I'll compile, then a release would be appreciated.
(Here's a sneak peek at our YC2016 logos... if the committee approves it. The youth on the committee had all submitted ideas, and I tried to incorporate most of them... they ALL agreed that they wanted it to be Colorado themed.)
4. kiddos. Some who are oh-so-close to moving in to a new house, some who are flying back out to CO for one more job interview (even though jobs in UT are looking good), some that are plug-plug- plugging away on work and school, one that is far far away, and one that is still close and in constant need of parental attention (I've been driving with Mar - mostly at night - mostly to return Redbox DVDs or run to Target... it causes a little anxiety for me. Just a little). Oh, we had a few swim team issues right down to the end, but we survived! The team banquet is the week after next, then Mar is moving on. Hallalujah.
It's a new week. I love that. I'm hopeful that I will overcome illness, receive answers to questions, and nurture and love my family sufficiently (Valentine's Day next Sunday, you know). I hope to be inspired, lifted, and provided with the endurance needed for the week. I hope to seek for opportunities to serve and forget myself. And my feet.
hello Sunday, you're the best.
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