For me, it’s been an interesting Spring. I remember hearing of an ancient Chinese curse that i always thought was curious - but, now I have a little more insight. The curse went - “May you live in interesting times”. When life is peaceful and I’m content - “interesting” is probably not how I would describe my life. But, when turmoil is run amuck - now, that’s interesting.
I believe that some of this is brought on myself - the craziness that I create in my work life; my attitude toward food that is rarely harmonious; my inability to just relax. Aside from these fine attributes - the events of this past Spring - were definitely more than I could have imagined. Here’s what I consider to be a “high-level” glimpse of the events of Spring ‘07:
1. My divorce is final after only 6 years! Yea! free to marry Adam - just need his divorce to come through.
2. My father - whom I love to death - is diagnosed with aggressive bladder cancer
3. My lovely 16 year old son is picked up for possession of marijuana
4. Adam’s divorce is final!!!!
5. My father - who also has a serious heart condition that should have killed him 20 years ago - decides to have his bladder removed in lieu of chemo and radiation - a decision that I fully supported.
6. Adam and I decide to get married ASAP! It’s always been the goal - but, my father’s condition accelerated a traditionally stressful situation - making it that much more bountiful.
7. My father has the surgery; comes through with flying colors; only to find out it was too much strain on his heart and we spent several grueling nights anticipating a call from the hospital informing us of what we anticipated to be inevitable.
8. Praise be to God - my father is doing extremely well (all things considered) and it appears that he will make a full recovery - that is for a 70 year old man with a heart condition and a bladder created from an intestine.
9. Four weeks before the wedding - I get a call from my ex-mother-in-law notifying me of her son - my recent ex husband’s death. Again - knew he would show up one day - couldn’t foresee this. ***Note - I’m sure I’m getting on that jetliner that’s headed straight to hell for saying this - but, when it was all said and done - I was doing a happy dance.
10. In-laws that I hadn’t seen or heard from in YEARS start crawling out of the woodworks. A handful of these people I’m quite fond of - but, a few of them you can find in the dictionary under the entry for “evil”.
11. I whisk the two minor children and the Emperor off to an impromptu vacation on the Outer Banks to stay out of the path of evil - THREE WEEKS BEFORE THE WEDDING!.
12. We get married and go to Puerto Rico for the honeymoon - and from start to finish - it was amazing!!! and I actually didn’t do ANY work. This is the first time in countless years that I actually stopped; relaxed; and really took a vacation.
If I wasn’t so exhausted from the events that presented themselves our first day back from the honeymoon - I’d add them to the list. But, in truth, it’s now summer - so, I surmise that I should begin a new list.
In closing, I’d like to say that as “interesting” as the Spring of ‘07 has been - when all is said and done - it’s been all good. Though, much of it was difficult at the time that it was happening… the support and kind words from a few bloggers that I’ve really come to enjoy and take much pleasure in reading their blogs - was appreciated more than I can say. The lovely Lady Rose of The Incredible Shrinking Ladies and The Diet Pulpit - where you can vote for them!; one of my favorite bloggers - Krissy PoopyHands; and Cranky Fitness - a blog that makes me laugh hard - and that’s so important. There are many, many more - but, now I’m really tired and I’m going to bed.
Posted on June 27th, 2007 by lizzie
Filed under: Daily Grind
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That is some list of interesting things! I’ve had decades like that - but the good news is — life does calm down and gets better, it seems to run cycles.
I recently read of another blessing - “may you have enough.” I forget where I heard it, but it seems to be fitting here. So I wish for you that “may have enough” (and more fun, less “interesting”) for awhile.
Thanks for the plug to vote! I truly appreicate it. Lady Rose
I was going to say “wow, what a year,” but it wasn’t even a whole year, just the spring!
I admire your strength and spirit, to come out of all that with such a positive attitude. I know if had such an eventful spring, I’d be WAY more whiny about it.
Thanks so much for the link, by the way! I saw your little mybloglog thingy at my place, followed you here, and what a nice surprise!
I love Lady Rose’s blogs too, and can’t wait to check out Krissy Poopyhands!
Hi, Nice blog presenting useful info. Thanks –Jessica