You Know, I'm not quite sure why I am posting this..I feel like the only readers I have are on my Foto Fridays but alas, I will still post...
Readers are a bonus, of course, but my blog was primarily started to keep track of all of the goings-on of my family. I used to be a diary-girl. I have 3 or 4 journals, although the writings were sporadic, I still would find time on occassion to chronicle my thoughts. The first one (I still have) when I turned 14 yrs old. Younger than Samantha :) So, here I go readers or not!
Life here does not stand still. Life may feel mundane at times because the things that happen are not positively brimming with excitement but it still flows on.. The tide of life is sometimes fierce, but then it ebbs, lightly caressing the shore in rhythmic motion.
Right now the waves are white-crested and crashing :) First I started off with walking Pneumonia after coughing for weeks rather than taking care of myself and heading to the dr. Then came the H1N1, not to mention multiple ear infections to add to fun :) All the while, our house purchasing has found little glitches here and there which make it difficult to know if this is really going to happen or not. I know God is good, and I know that His will is best. I hope that these little kinks work themselves out quickly so that we can breathe again. Every time I think the waves are about to ebb, another fierce wave crashes again...
I have started the packing and decluttering process which is slow but sure (especially right now with sick kiddos) but I can proudly say I've packed over 10 boxes so far. Almost every day Bob brings a few boxes home from work, and into the box things go. When you have a family of 7 you just have to do that way otherwise I will have a serious panic attack close to time (if again this all works out)
I posted our home for sale on Craigslist and soon will be listing it with our realtor friend as well. The sooner we sell this house the better, but I don't want to list it till I'm convinced all will work out.
Meanwhile, I am waiting for the rhythmic waves to lap on shore again... The good part about white crested waves are they are great for surfing, boogie boarding, and wave jumping :) The Lord must know how much I love jumping the waves at the shore :)
9 comments:
You sure have a way with words. I love reading your blog. Please don't stop and write only on Fridays. I am so far behind that I wonder if I will ever go back to blogging. We shall see. Likely all my followers have left me and gong on to better pastures. God loves to keep us near and dear, so we have to ride the waves. Try and enjoy them. Some day life will be too smooth, and that can be bad too. We then depend on self. Smile and ride the wave!!
Dear Elizabeth ... please don't ever think you only have readers on a Friday, I check your blog EVERY day and am always happy when you've posted something.
Work's been the pits lately so I don't always have time to post a comment.
And I'm sorry, I didn't get a chance to thank you for the lovely note you left me ... it was much appreciated.
Good luck with the house ... it'll all work out in the end.
Love, Catherine in Scotland x
You are right-regardless of who responds, the blog first and foremost is for YOU and then for your children. (that said, I understand about comments.) It's a good reminder for me too.
You have surely been through a lot this past month but I must say you have handled it all admirably.
Oh Elizabeth...I like to check in on your blog to see whats happening with you...dont stop...EVER! I dont always have time to leave comments...but I love to catch up on the Browns! I dont know if anyone reads mine either, but I do it more for me too.
So sorry for all of your struggles with the house...All in His time. I have to tell myself that too! Cory likes to say..."Im glad its the Lords day cause it sure aint mine!" I am really hoping and praying that things run more smoothly for you from now on...and good job on packing those boxes...that is a feat in itself with all of your little ones! Hang in there!
I WAS JUST ON REBECCAS BLOG VIEWING HER DARLING BABY SWEATER, AND FORGOT THAT I SAID I WOULD SHOW YOU HOW TO CROCHET...I KNOW YOU ARE SICK AT THE MOMENT, BUT AS SOON AS YOU ARE READY, I CAN MEET WITH YOU AND TRUST ME...YOU COULD HAVE A SWEATER LIKE THAT DONE FOR CHRISTMAS! HOPE YOU FEEL BETTER SOON!
Hi Elizabeth!
Of course it was my fault too for not commenting for so long...things have been so busy with our new addition and all the changes that come with that, so for a while I was just using our blogspot as a journal for memory's sake (like you mentioned with yours). I will be praying that everything works out with your new house...it's such a balancing act trying to sell the old one but not until you're sure you have the new one! Praying everyone in your family feels well again soon!
Dear Elizabeth,
I just wanted you to know that I peek in every few days to see what is new with you and your family. I know we have never met in person nor have Rebecca and I met in person but I am enjoying getting to know you both. (talk about a run-on sentence!!)
How are you and your family doing healthwise? Improving?
I will keep your house "adventures" in our prayers as well! I do understand how you feel though so never feel alone!!
Isn't it wonderful knowing that the Lord is in control and is holding us up through it all!!
OMG honey how did I miss this? I am so sorry about your trials!!! Praying for you, especially today. I pray that there are scrumptious, unexpected blessings that pour over you and your family today; that God will reveal His presence in ways that comfort and sustain and bring health to body, soul and spirit. That He will bring loveliness and relief to you and show tender mercies.
Hugs!
Alexis,
What Happened? You are gone again! You most likely won't read this but I'm sorry that you decided to stop your blog....I hope it wasn't because of me!!!
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