Hello Friends and.....
Can you believe it's September already?? And yep, I know - it's Tuesday already. I enjoyed the long Labor Day weekend fully and didn't hop on the computer yesterday, so doing HHM late. It was a weekend spent with Matt's folks up visiting. So I spent time with them hanging at Matt's, going out to dinner, and playing games. And also spent time at home with my kiddos (in between their time at friend's cabins etc) and took Ruby for some good walks. So it was a full and fun one here. I hope that you had a wonderful weekend too!
Thank you, again, for all the encouragement, kind words, and prayers for my Mom. Thankfully she was able to go to a rehab facility last week and get more therapy. And she was able to get home yesterday - yay!! We had a meeting with the medical team last Friday and worked out everything she was going to need at home. As well as an outpatient cardio rehab plan. My step Dad is wonderful and helpful to her too (even though he's a bit compromised himself). She has a long road ahead of healing and rehab yet - but she's pretty independent (with a walker) now and is THRILLED to be home, as you can imagine. Getting rest in her own space is going to be the best medicine for her, I think. 😊 I will, of course, be over there regularly helping with anything they need. As well as I'm already getting meals prepped and freezing things to stock up their freezer with home cooked meals, to keep it healthier and easier for them. I am beyond grateful she has come so far in a month and is continuing to head in the right direction!! Thank you Jesus!
One sad thing that happened over the holiday weekend was the loss of my former FIL. He has gone to join my MIL in heaven and I'm so grateful he is free from his health prison. I feel so blessed for the almost 30 years I had him in my life. My former in-laws were my other parents and I loved them so very much. I will miss them forever and I pray for my ex and his brother to have peace and comfort as they adjust to having a different family dynamic now. As well as pray for my kiddos losing another grandparent. I have a dichotomy of emotions inside me. Remembering the wonderful years I was in the marriage with my ex and being part of that family. Loving them all fully as my own. Wishing it had all been different. And then feeling so grateful that I found a second chance at a life of love. And loving Matt's folks now - and feeling a part of a new family. Life, love, emotions....sure lots of complexity. But I'm grateful for the roller coaster life is in every way! ♥️
THE WEATHER OUTSIDE IS:
ON THE BREAKFAST PLATE THIS MORNING:
a piece of apple cinnamon kringle, part of an apple with a little natural pb, coffee with salted caramel protein creamer
ON MY TO DO LIST THIS WEEK:
errands, bring food to Mom's & help with any needs, hospice calls & volunteer at facility, new oven supposed to come this week, my son moving out with gf - making plans for redoing that room, home projects to get ready to decorate for Fall
THINKING ABOUT:
Home projects, things I can do to help Mom, plans Matt & I have for future Fall adventures
CURRENTLY READING
not sure yet- still deciding what to dive into next
ON THE TV TODAY:
Grace & Frankie (on the last season) and Blown Away - both series on Netflix, Life and Beth (Hulu), Real GF in Paris (on Bravo), America's Got Talent, Big Brother, House of the Dragon, football starts & my Packers play Sunday! Yay!!
ON THE MENU THIS WEEK:
MONDAY - had steak dinner at Matt's last night
TUESDAY - steak, egg & veggie breakfast scramble, fruit
WEDNESDAY - cinnamon streusel bread french toast, bacon, fruit
THURSDAY - slow cooker sweet & sour meatballs & veggies, cauliflower rice
FRIDAY - maybe grill something? maybe out for dinner?
TO RELAX THIS WEEK I WILL:
read, maybe color in Fall coloring book, do some yoga, watch Fall things on youtube, play cards & watch football with Matt
TIPS OR SOMETHING TO SHARE:
I love this vlog on youtube that is an Asian couple living in Paris and enjoying life there - they share how they're learning the food and culture
FROM THE CAMERA:
beautiful flowers from a neighbor bestie that sent one for me and one for my Mom 😍
cheers to having so much fun with Matt & his folks 💗
starting to prepare for all things Autumn 🎃
PRAYER LIST:
For my Mom's continued healing and strength. For my ex & my kids for the loss of his Dad/their Grandpa. For special intentions
For peace and healing in our world. 🙏