Friday, May 1, 2009

So Busy

I am so busy. Well, I am not busy. Instead, I am totally distracted and having a terrible time focusing enough to accomplish anything. Thus, I look very busy, but in reality, I'm doing nothing. So many things happened in the last week, things I meant to blog about (that seemed funny at the time, but now that a few days passed by, perhaps not so much) and didn't or even forgot completely about all together.

Several things come to mind regarding the last week or so.

1. I visited with my brother, ended up staying the weekend last weekend and had a great, albeit short, visit.

2. I learned a LOT about my brother and some of it I'm glad to know, some of it not so much.

3. I learned a few things about myself in that whole weekend process.

4. My children missed me very much while I was gone. I had the warmest welcome home that made me smile for days.

5. I really need to get away more often. My husband is fully capable of caring for our family for a weekend. I must remind myself that it is ok.

6. I made plans to attend a memorial service sponsored by CORE, the organization that does organ donation. We are remembering our Mama, and smiling through tears knowing that her skin is now gracing many bodies, her eyes helped two people to see, a part of her lives on. My brother and I are doing this together and I am grateful I impulsively said yes, I'll go. While I second guess that decision, I know I will not back down as it is important to him.

7. Hope is growing by leaps and bounds and I get such joy out of just hearing her laugh.

8. I will note that my husband had knee surgery today (2nd time in a month) and I'm grateful t hat he is ok and healing well. ;)

Before I forget, I earned an award this week and am just getting around to posting it. ;-)

I got the Bloggy Buddy Award from Storm at All Things Cherished Thanks Storm, for thinking of me!



I am to pass it along, so I'd like to share this award with:

1. Mimi
2. Heidi
3. Cheryl

11 comments:

Anonymous said...

Sounds like you've been busy to me! It's nice to hear a Mommy who was able to enjoy some time for herself and learn a little along the way!

Stopping by from SITS to give you a warm welcome! Glad you joined us and we look forward to seeing you around!

Just Lisa said...

Yes, you have been busy! Glad to hear your hubby is ok... my father is having knee surgery in two weeks and I'm a little stressed about it.


I came by to welcome you to SITS! We're happy to have you with us!

Anonymous said...

I think a weekend away every now and then does the soul good. Congrats on the award.

Welcome to SITS!

said...

Phew, you certainly have been busy!

Welcome to the SITS group, it's great to have you as a SITSta!

Judah said...

does sound like you have been busy. its nice to blog and be able to reflect on the week
welcome to SITS

Rachael Schirano \\ Rachael Schirano Photography said...

i am right there with #5...i also need to remind myself that my husband is capable of taking care of things if i leave. and then i need to leave for a bit + have it be ok.

{i am stopping by from SITS to say hi}

Mrs. Jelly Belly said...

Oh, a weekend away is definitely needed every now and again. How else would we stay sane?

Dropping by to welcome you to SITS - glad to have you join us!

Rhea said...

Congrats on your award! And I'm sorry about your mom, but glad you're having some bonding time with your brother.

I'm here with the SITS Welcome Wagon! I've been a member from the beginning, and it's such a wonderful community of women. I've met so many amazing bloggers and read so many fun blogs. Welcome aboard, SITSta!

Brandy said...

Sounds like you were very busy! I get that way sometimes too...okay all the time.

Welcome to SITS!

Cammie said...

Stopping by from SITS to welcome you!!! I recently decided I needed at least 5 more hours in my day to not be frazzled

Sapphire said...

That is so true! We have to remind ourselves that the hubbies can handle it!
I recently went away for four days (for a funeral) but in my absence, everything was.....FINE!!!

Just dropped by to say 'WELCOME TO SITS!!!!'