New Additions in Muddling Through As Best I Can
- Feb. 13, 2017, 5:36 p.m.
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Well, it’s been eventful here in the last few weeks. I have garnered two new grandchildren in the last month. Sienna’s stepmother had baby Evalyn January 24th, and my youngest son Brian is now the proud father of Harmony. She was born February 6 at 6lbs 4 oz and 19 1/2 inches long. And, as with all my grandchildren, I must say she’s absolutely adorable. This brings my grand total to ten grands, and I couldn’t be happier. They can stop for a while now, though. My Christmas fund is already growing as I type.
All told, things are going well. I’m slowly (very slowly) getting the house in order in regards to upgrades and much needed repairs. Everyone is healthy and doing well, so there’s a lot to be grateful for. I’ve been trying to look more on the positive side of every situation since noticing that I have develope a tendency towards negative thinking.
It’s a natural inclination considering some of the events of the last few years, to want to give in to my problems, but I keep reminding myself that spiritual despair won’t avail me anything and does a disservice to my life and those around me.
The opposing counsel on our custody case for my granddaughter has filed a petition for continuance as of Friday, which had me in a tailspin for a day or so, but I’m calmer now. She is currently safe, healthy and happy, so we’ll take what comes secure in the knowledge that we are trying to do what’s best for Raina. It’s been nearly two years since the kids were killed, so I’m ready for this last piece of closure, but God works things on His own time, so I’m trying to take it as a lesson in patience and humility. Not easy, but I’m trying to grow as a person here, so I’m working on it. Forgive me if I slip back down the slope from time to time.
Work is going well except for a week off due to a bout with pneumonia. I wasn’t worried, but the boys were a bit frantic. That’s how we lost their mother a few years ago, so they were naturally concerned. I kept telling them it wasn’t as serious as with Cheryl, but I don’t think they were convinced until I went back to work. Perhaps not even then. They’ve become something akin to mother hens in my old age. It’s touching, but a little annoying at times since I don’t feel quite yet that I need caretakers. I’m only fifty-six for goodness sake, lol. Not quite ready for the retirement home as yet, although it would be nice if they wanted to volunteer to help me keep up this yard from time to time. I live in hope.
It’s time this morning that I quit playing on the computer and get busy with my housework, I’ve let it go recently and there’s lots to accomplish today. I hope you all have a good week to come. See you soon.
I need tea. ⋅ February 13, 2017
Congrats!!