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~ Easter 2011 ~


It's been 3 weeks to the day since my last blog...........I barely believe it myself. Somehow, I have managed to allow 21 whole days to go by without even one word. It has been a very eventful and stressful time for me. I wonder if life will always be like this.................moments of intense drama followed by relative calm only to be recycled again and again.


For the last few years, I have attempted to track the onset of spring/summer depression that tends to derail my year's resolutions............diet, excercise, proactive attitudes. Maybe allergies........ 'cause mine are horrible recently.


I am only 5 classes shy of completing my grad degree...........I am so excited to be close to the end. It has been a very long and difficult 18 mos so far with 9 mos left. I know I can do it, but the toll on my complacency level is what wears the most.


Derrick is recovering well...............his injury in Afghanistan that finally brought him stateside contributes to the anxiety and roller coaster mentality in our family.


One month til Melanie's HS graduation................I am crossing my fingers that she hangs in there and makes it. In the middle of prepping for finals and getting ready for summer, I am also working on graduation invites, special ordering and pictures. Just sitting with her lately and listening to her confused uncertainty makes me depressed. What works for me in those confused uncertain moments is to formalize some plan.........write it down, make some notes. Melanie does not function that way.


This reminds me I need to make some notes about my home chores and responsibilities. LOL


It's Easter Sunday.......Whitney and I have had a very lazy and casaul day. As I sit her blogging and trying to get rid of a migrain, I also remember the amazing sacrifice Jesus made for my to have this quieted day.


I think I will make some 'bird's nest cupcakes". Stay tuned for the recipe and and update.
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