Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Chaos (Alternately Titled: Why I haven't been around much)

Life is chaotic. At times, however, the chaos can appear to take over. It can appear to overwhelm. It seems to snowball. One thing happens, and suddenly every inconceivable thing occurs. That seems to be my life lately. I'm trying very hard to trust God and not stress over things.

Here's a rundown of what I'm dealing with (in as much as I'm permitted to discuss some of these things).

Kady appears to be fairly healthy thus far. Her new medicine appears to be working, but it is very time consuming. (Not that I'm complaining! I'll take a time consuming healthy kid over an unhealthy kid any day of the week!!)

My dad is still in extreme pain. (Almost two weeks ago, he hurt his hip.) No one knows what's going on. . .He can't stand or walk. He is sleeping somewhat, which means my mom is also sleeping somewhat. We're hoping for more information (or any information, really) tomorrow.

My boss' little girl is very ill. She is in the Pediatric ICU, and we are hoping she is healthy very soon!

One of my best friends' grandmother is ill. She has cancer and the prognosis is not good.

Spring break is coming up next week, and I had hoped to take a couple of days off and take the kids to see Kevin. We really need the time away. We're all exhausted and cranky. (Unfortunately, Kev and I are experiencing a difficult time. . .)

On the positive side, Kady is wearing p a n t i e s (I didn't want some creepo finding my blog THAT way. . .). I have survived 3 weeks of [gulp] exercise. Not an ounce has left my body, but I'm proud of myself for sticking with it thus far. In fact, I think I could outrun a 90-year-old assailant now. . .as long as I could kick his walker out of the way first. . .

Anyone else going through difficult times? How are you coping?

Well, now that I've bummed everyone out, let me say that I hope you'll all stick around until my blogging mojo is fully restocked. . .Till next time!

7 comments:

Erica said...

It's good to get those things out sometimes. I know it always makes me feel better. Plus, when you share those things, people like me will pray for you! And that WILL help! It's been chaotically crazy here too. I am so burnt out, I can't hardly see straight. We are going to Tulsa for the weekend to take the kids to the zoo and I'm so excited just to be getting away for a little bit! I hope you get to get away too. Hang in there! Remember that scripture you sent me a while back? James 1:2. It's my new life motto!!!

Elizabeth said...

It seems that lately everyone's lives are more chaotic than usual. I can't explain it, but I know our lives are busier and more stressful. You're right that things seem to snowball and take over quickly. It's hard not to stress, yet it doesn't help at all when we do!

I'm coping by praying A LOT and, surprisingly, staying away from the computer. It saddens me to read more everyday about people's struggles and sometimes it's not healthy for me b/c it's so depressing. I am praying for my friends and people I know, and asking God to comfort those I don't. If I think too much about it, it's paralyzing.

CC said...

We are almost at spring break too! Gotta get through conferences today and tomorrow. Here til 8pm. :(

Things at work are NUTS these days.

Lorrie Veasey said...

You know: when it rains it pours sometimes. I hope that things get easier as time goes by, and I will keep you and yours in my thoughts and prayers.

steffj89 said...

Rach,
i hear ya!!!
we haven't yet ever hit one of those rough patches b ut I knw our time will likely come...
kids are half crazed animals and being at Nanas seems to be making it worse...of course that could be throwing in the 3rd almost 5 y/o too...

if you dont wind up going to see Kev holler and maybe we could meet ya'll in F'ville one afternoon/evening or something...
HUGS!!!!
it will get better
Steff

Rachel@just another day in paradise said...

You guys are awesome. It seems we're all going through SSSOOOOO much right now! Thanks for the support!

Jenn said...

Hugs...I hope things get better on every front very soon. Let me know if I can do anything to help. I will be home next Friday and gardening with the kids. Kyler is more than welcome to come hang out if he wants to if you guys are in town. So are you for that matter...:0)