Vacation from Posting...

I just hopped on here to say that I have not been able to post for a few days now and will be unable to post for several more days to come.  We are in the final stages of preparation for our move back east.  I will catch everyone up with a massive post w/pictures once we are happily settled in at home. 

Blessing #74 - Well Timed Phone Calls

What can I say?  Today has been 24 hours of ups and downs here at the homestead.  I'm not sure if it is being caused by stress from the impending move, underlying friction from our individual complexes, or just from too much together time since Greg and I have been off work (okay so I've picked up a couple shifts during my unemployment but still....).  Added to that was the disappointment of a fractured friendship, that seems to be crumbling around me because of insecurities and mistrust I've been carrying around after a betrayal that is months old, and the apprehension of a possible new relationship separated by a couple hundred miles, a time zone, and a world of possibilities roadblocks, and you can see why I've been more than a little on edge these past couple days. 

Today, however, I recieved a phone call from my favorite adult male literally as I was walking off from a fight between my parents about computer settings, and then I got to speak to my oldest son followng a terse exchange with a lifelong friend who has been stalking my dreams lately with death imagery.  It always amazes me how the voice of someone you really love can chase away the demons.  <3 <3 <3 

Thank you, guys, for reminding me that I am loved and, more importantly, accepted neuroses and all.

Blessing #73 - Outdated Stereotype + Slightly Flawed Game Design = Good Times

Today for $10, I picked up a copy of Calvin Trucker's Redneck Games for Wii.  This is a game I played at Ang's place with some people that were very special to me.  It's not the best game on the market.  The graphics are cheesy, the sound track is cheesy, the concept is....well....cheesy, but it survies as something of a touch stone for me because I had some really good times playing this trashtastic romp.

 

Blessing #72 - Touring the Land of Tulips

Pella, IA is a small town that was primarily settled by Dutch immigrants.  The unique architecture and feel of this town was a pleasant distraction for a family trip.    

 

Blessing #71 - Brunch With Mom

Mom and I went to brunch, just the two of us, at the Second Street Hotel.  I have to say, it was the first time I ever had sausage gravy on green beans, but it worked. 

Blessing #70 - Rainbows

A sign of a promise...

to always be hiding.....

behind the clouds.

Blessing #69 - Mwhahaha

First of all....69....need I say more?  Mwhahaha


Okay on a serious note, today was my last day of work at Gaumer, Emanuel, Carpenter, & Goldsmith.  Everyone was so sweet.  The girls all brought in food, Gina got me a Bath and Body Works gift pack, and Bunny made me give her a hug before she left. They did everything they could to make my last day as pleasant and welcoming as every other day.  I can't imagine a better group to have passed the last few weeks with.

....and I got a good night story last night from my favorite guy. 

Blessing #68 - It's Mario Time!




3 hours of head to head Wii Mario with Greg....priceless.  I can't remember the last time I heard him laugh as much as he did today spitting me off cliffs and throwing me into fires.

 

Blessing #67 - Sleeping the Day Away

Wasn't feeling well when I got home from work, so I ended up going straight to bed.  I didn't wake up till dinner and haven't done anything of note since then.  Sometimes the lazy days are actually the most productive when it comes to healing the body and soul.