Ramblings

I haven't posted in several days, mostly because I have been busy, tired, etc. I just can't seem to put any thoughts together to make a coherent post. But, here I am anyway, trying to fulfill my promise to myself to post once a week. So, for what it's worth...

I think I need a vacation. I know I just took that wonderfully fun trip to Orlando in May, but now I need a vacation from my responsibilities. I love my husband and kids, and I usually don't mind all the things that go along with that. But lately, I get so tired of all the "stuff." A few years ago, I took a trip with one of my friends. It was the first time since the birth of my children that I had taken off. I figured that I would be lonely and homesick for them right away, but to my surprise, I wasn't. Oh, I missed them, but it didn't keep me from enjoying myself. And I came home feeling so rejuvenated and relaxed. My family was also glad to see me and we all had learned to appreciate each other. I'm thinking I need something like that again. Maybe not a big trip, but something that is just for me. I used to go to "crop night" once a month at a local scrapbook store, but then I seemed to just get too busy and gradually dropped out. I would love to start up again, and maybe I will. In the meantime, I am looking forward next week to going to a ladies' day at a local church. It will take a lot of coordinating to get there, as my hubby will be out of town, my younger daughter will be going on an excursion with her Brownie troop, and my older daughter is going on a campout with her Girl Scout troop--and I am the one who has to make sure everyone gets to where they need to be. Anyway, it will be good for me to do this--for me!

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Sometimes life gets so overwhelming. When I think about all the things that I have committed to do, all the people that I have to take care of, all the responsibilities on my plate, not to mention all those unexpected things that pop up...well, I wonder how it will ever get done. And that is not even counting all the things I want to do. I could go on to list all the stuff that is going on right now, but I won't bore you with the details.

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I have had several people on my heart lately. There is C, who is in the middle of a very messy divorce. Things are not going well, financially and otherwise, and I just really worry about what is going to happen. I'm also very concerned about her kids, not just because of the divorce, but also because of some things that have recently come to light. Then, there is my MIL, who has been having some health problems. My SIL is moving back to live with her, which I think will be a good thing, but is not without its challenges for everyone involved. There are others in my extended family who are dealing with health problems, financial difficulties and possible job loss. My friend, H, will be traveling soon to meet her soon-to-be-adopted daughter. I am thrilled for her! But adding a new person to your family always changes things and I pray for everything to go smoothly and that they have a safe trip.

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Well, there you have it. Rambling thoughts from a disorganized mind! I hope this doesn't sound like I am whining too much. I know that there are many blessings in my life and I am not ignoring them. I guess I just felt the need to "vent" a bit. And anyone reading this is just "lucky", I guess. I promise my next post will be more upbeat!