Some of my friends have been dutifully checking on me since I am now into the 2nd month of my major life/career/vocation switcheroo! Nice to know people care!
I have been remiss on updates and reflections of what it has been like to live in a new house with a new town, new school, new puppy, and new vocation/job/career direction. So here is an update...
- began a different spiritual discipline routine
- spent month of July unpacking home (no more boxes)
- got teen ready for 9th grade and launched into high school (sniff, sniff)
- sat for an afternoon and just listened
- hosted 3 generations of extended family for a massive reunion
- attempting (but not yet successful) potty training/house breaking of new mini golden doodle puppy
- forced family to eat new recipes...husband 4-4; teen daughter 3-4!
- wrote and submitted 2 devotionals
- wrote and submitted 1 blog post
- wrote and submitted 2 meme/photo inspirational posts
- pondered deep thoughts from a comfy couch in which I feel asleep
- guest preached at grandparent's former church
- dreamed weird and bizarre dreams
- found vet, dry cleaner, UPS store, grocery store, dog groomer, ice cream places, new fav restaurants, and pizza place, etc.
- met the neighbors (at least the nice ones and talk to us outside while telling puppy, to "poop, poop, please!")
- re-connected with spiritual direction community
- read a novel about murder
- spent a day crying
- began plans to co-write and direct women's spiritual renewal retreats
- took a lot of naps
- began some grant writing work for a wonderful non-for-profit
- cleaned up too many puppy messes
- oh and lots and lots of laundry
After watching a Live at Yellowstone National Park episode on National Geographic I find sweet companionship with the fish who swim up stream this season of the year to spawn. All of my high school and college girlfriends are returning to the work force after being home with their kiddos, etc. And here I am moving against the current to be a stay-at-home wife/mother/writer, etc. Gotta laugh at that!
And yes, I do find the adjustment awkward or wonderful depending on the moment you ask me, "How's it going?"
But, hey, thanks for asking!
