As we reach any milestone, it make me feel reflective and bloggy... that's an 'add to dictionary' term.
And in those reflections, as I have realized the unexpected perks of the job, or should I say, the perks of career volunteerment.
(Yes, they require bullet points)
- Living on a construction site - The biggest blessing with Ryan being Ryan, is that he is always home, even when he is working. I don't have to use the 'you just wait till your father comes home' routine, instead, I can just simply say, go tell your Dad..... I don't normally do this, because I am a softy, but I know the threat of dual parenting at any moment is always helpful. Not to mention the chance of mid morning 'how's it going' with a kiss....- Cockroaches - I am not so much grateful for them, as I am grateful that I am not 'freaked out' over them. They have been streaking across our floor in the evening, and I think we all pitch in with trying to catch them, with our shoes anyway, almost out of sport. Obviously, once they make contact, all bets are off. For now, we are still the dominant species, and I am holding out that the ceiling will eventually curb their presence.
- Running out of Water - The last few weeks have been hard on our community water supply. After a few days of next to nothing coming out of the faucet, we proactively went to the river for a bath. Ryan was not interested first hand, but was there to help with the drying and bathing. I couldn't help but think about all the stories of my mother swimming and bathing in untraditional places. I know she would have loved it, and despite the foot of muck on the river bottom, I loved it also. I am already looking forward to my next excuse to drag mu family down to the river o bathe.
- A Spontaneous Three Day (Viral) Cleanse- This was not by choice but loosing 5% body weight in 24 hours has it perks. I pray to avoid any of these in the near future, and that the rest of the family can do the same. In the mean time, I am slowly recouping. I have been standing for a few hours now, with only slight dizziness, so I think I am on the mend. I think the recovery process is the blessing here. All the family pitching in to take care of the kids, and feed them. - IN-LAWS- (Ha Ha!) Now, seriously, this is an easy one, for any of you who have these, you too have discovered this hidden treasure. Not only do they love your kids, (even when you need a breather) but the can also, at least in my case, completely relate to your life, because they have lived it, 30 years in the making.
Well, if you are still with me, and I have not bored you with my ranting's, than maybe you can relate. I know we are only given what we can handle, but I feel like I should have crossed over into hands in the air, I give up, fetal position a long time ago. I am always reassured by the prayers and encouraged by the support that comes from where we least expect it.
I know we are all in this together, and I may need to read this post for myself in the coming months, or weeks, or tomorrow. I know God does not give me confidence in myself, or in my strength or bravery (lol), but in the Strength I have through Him. I hope you can lean on Him in your life, and as we continue to work through the next few weeks together, that you would find many blessings in your life, new or newly noticed.
PS: In Laws, Please don't be mad at me!
