Sunday, November 29, 2020

Trauma....

 


This time of year is so hard for me. Over the years a lot has happened that was negative, painful, traumatic, shameful, and life altering in the last 3 months of the calendar year after year after year and now decade after decade. Some things I caused. Some things I had done to me. Some things were just being in the wrong place at the wrong time. 

Of course everyone says I am blessed and lucky to have my kids and home. I know I am but that alone doesn't make the pain go away. The pain never goes away. It is physical and emotional pain....

I know God can take my burden but I have carried it for most of my life. How much of me will be left if I let it go? Pain and life events define you. I guess I am scared to loose myself even though I don't like myself...

Friday, November 27, 2020

Thanksgiving

 Just a day off thankful for family and my mother's sweet potato pie.... 


Ted decided to cut his own hair. I guess the skater look is in for 48 year olds this year. Nothing better than a pie, a cute husband,  and a sleeping Elaina to make an afternoon...







Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Birthday wishes...

Whatever they want to eat and a sleepover, what more could a kid ask for? With 10 kids and Granny counting 12 grandkids we stopped with birthday presents a while ago. Toys break, clothes are grown out of but memories last a lifetime. Each child gets a sleepover alone with one on one time with my mom. She orders or within reason makes whatever they want for dinner and just hang out. Etta wanted Waffle House... they picked it up and was dinner and breakfast. She must have had a big day because she fell asleep at 6:30pm. Granny usually does have thrift store finds of dresses for the girls. Her school shirt is covering the top but this dress looks nice for Autumn. Of course it is library day and Etta is my kid. Her library card is diaper pinned to the front of her shirt  😃 . My next to the youngest is 7!!! It can't be....





Monday, November 23, 2020

Happy 7th Birthday Etta....

 Happy 7th birthday Etta Sophia!! All children are miracles but Etta gets a little extra divine attention... I was told she would not be born alive or live long after birth. She had multiple birth defects detected before birth. Her diagnosis was changed after birth to unknown till more testing. Tiny Baby was her nickname as Elaina, big sister by about 18 months, was Little Baby. Etta was bigger than Elaina at birth by a few ounces but growth came very slowly. She got her therapy, special education, and even though she is blessed to have a unique type of dwarfism she is doing well. So sassy in fact.... Her physical milestones have been basically met. Her unique features and some unseen internal challenges are hers to deal with but she is a happy child.








Saturday, November 21, 2020

A bit earthy... but good

 



Work and working out...

 I needed to take a bteak physically and emotionally from teaching for a few weeks. I am not sure if I will have a job when and if I return but I have learned the hard way to step back before I break. I still have to have an income though and am working overnigjt home health a few nights a week. 2 nights gives me about the same hours as teaching partime. But I still need to maintain going to the pool. I waited so long to get in at Lakeshore and don't plan on loosing my scholarship. So, aftet working 12 hours I picked up breakfast at the grocery store at in the parking lot and worked out... A woman, Synovia,  that I met last week was there. I get depressed when I am thete because I feel alone or I remember a toxic job environment when I was thete and it spoils my mood. But, talking to her is always nice. Being 46 I am in the younger age bracket that comes there. She is too. It is nice to talk with someone new. 


On a side note, the flowers were still blooming in their new landscape area. The purple lavender like sage is very vice. I wish I could get it to grow so pretty. And the smell... so nice...

Another stop at the grocery store for pizzas and a little pampering from my hubby and hugs from the kids along with a nap and I am good to go for another night...








Thursday, November 19, 2020

New cornbread

I tried a twist on cornbread tonight. I used Masa cornmeal and gluten free all purpose flour. The family ate it up...




Wednesday, November 18, 2020

A stich book...

 Awww good old fashioned Home Ec... Eliot's class learned all about stiches and made a stich book. It shows her work on all types of stiches. You go girl!!






Saturday, November 14, 2020

Corazon rota

 La palabra del Señor en español es todo lo que impide que mi corazón se rompa en angustia.






Wednesday, November 11, 2020

Veterans Day


 Today was bitter sweet... I went to the pool today. A year ago today I left a toxic job. I was reminded at the pool of that job. I was really anxious during my therapy. I pushed myself a bit too hard. As I was leaving I did meet a wonderful young lady. We chatted and she shared she was afraid of the water. I made a lot of light hearted jokes and shared about my kids. Everything I talked with her about was the exact opposite I was allowed to talk about my toxic employer in that same environment. 

The day was very long. I don't sleep well.  At church I was asked to stand and mention my service. I am proud to be a Vet even if it is miniscule time of service. 

Today was so long....



Sunday, November 1, 2020

Cooking eggs...

 Got to teach the girls... Dad is fond of more plain eggs but I like to spice it up... This batch included basil, rosemary, salt, pepper, turmeric, a little milk, butter, cheese, and about 9 eggs. Let's just say there is none left...





26th Birthday Lyn!

 Lyn and I aren't talking face to face right now. It is very complicated. It is deep rooted in the past. I want desperately to change wh...