Between a 7-month ordeal with a sesamoid fracture, my parents' divorce, and a recent reactivation of Mono (I had acute Mono back in the 8th grade), 2011 has been pretty rough.
Look at that handsome, supportive husband. All I see on my face is--MONO, which takes 6-8 weeks.
- tired (see above picture)
- fuzzy-brained (like I really needed more trouble with my memory, although I recently took an online IQ test and scored several points higher than Matt, that must mean something ;)
- hungry (I found an extra 5 pounds at my last doctor visit)
- inadequate--blah
- dumpy--I have worn makeup 3 times in the past month
- so tired I cannot sleep, that's how tired
- so worried I cannot sleep
- confused--do I have a bad diet? need to exercise more? take more vitamins? OK, OK!
- lonely--I can't keep the social calendar I would like to
- frustrated--I want to be at full capacity, enough with the limitations!
- scared--will I keep reactivating Mono throughout my life?
Matt has wiped away a lot of tears lately and I am grateful for him and the kids (who have seen a few tears as well and made me feel better). They bring me joy during this trial. My faith gives me peace to know I will make it through this. Of course there are so many stories of others' trials that are much worse than mine. All in all, I am discovering I have to find joy in the journey. I am happiest from the simple things in life. See below.
Cuddling a pretty poodle.
Visiting the local firestation.
Making a big mess and getting into a little trouble.
Dancing to Pandora and adding a little flair.
Hanging out in the back yard and lookin' good.
Dad lounging on a Sunday afternoon with lovely ladies.
Going down a homemade slide at the cheapest pumpkin patch in the area.
Preparing for Halloween with face decals.
Checking out the fish at the pet store.
Sitting on the potty together.
Learning to write your name.
Attending a beautiful wedding together.
Wilin' out at that same wedding. Note: that man can DANCE.
Roasting hot dogs at a church cookout.
Here's to finding the silver lining no matter what life brings! I think all in all I am going to be alright.
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