I am just now starting to understand that there is no such thing as "normal".
I like order and stability. I like knowing what is on my calendar weeks ahead of time and I am easily startled and put out by surprises or changes in the schedule. I understand this could be signs of OCD...but I assure you I am not that extreme.
It is because of this slight obsession with order and schedules that I have come to the conclusion Wes and I are destined to never have a "normal" for more than a few months at a time.
Wes recently attained a part-time job (non-ministry related) while he's still in school.
I am taking care of my recent set-backs by going to various appointments a few times a week.
Our new normal is twice as busy as our old normal. I don't like this new normal. In fact, on day one of week one I burst into tears in the car. I don't like change. But then again, four months from now this will not be normal either.
Ah well, I'm sure I'll get used to it, thrive on it, then complain when an even newer normal enters the picture.
But how are you supposed to plan/be prepared for the future when normalcy is not a consistency??!
Our family of 3
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Little Setbacks
Way to start 2012 off with a bang...or more accurately a PAIN.
Last week I had excruciating pain in my jaw (still quite painful at the moment) and made my way to the dentist. I am not one to delay a doctor's visit if needed. It's very scary to wake up and not be able to open your mouth more than a finger's width. He informed me I have to get a wisdom tooth pulled and I have TMJ/TMD...TMJ/TMD=ugh. (For any of you who are about to google TMJ/TMD here you go: TMJ-Temporomandibular Joint Disorders cause tenderness and pain in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) — the joint on each side of your head in front of your ears, where your lower jawbone meets your skull. This joint allows you to talk, chew and yawn. TMJ disorders can be caused by many different types of problems — including arthritis, jaw injury, or muscle fatigue from clenching or grinding your teeth.)
Apparently there is too much stress in my life because mine is caused from grinding my teeth. Oh puhleeeze, compared to every member of my immediate family right now, I have nothing to stress about.
But I guess trying to get life in order is stressful by itself.
Wisdom tooth comes out Friday. Hopefully the pain will stop with a little P.T beginning next week. Eating just soup is getting rather old.
This is just a little setback. It changes a few plans we have but it also forces me to take a step back and rethink what I want to fill my days with, how busy I want to be and at what point is it just not worth it.
Foods that do not taste as good when sucked instead of chewed:
M&Ms
Cheese-its
Biscuits
Macaroni and Cheese
Last week I had excruciating pain in my jaw (still quite painful at the moment) and made my way to the dentist. I am not one to delay a doctor's visit if needed. It's very scary to wake up and not be able to open your mouth more than a finger's width. He informed me I have to get a wisdom tooth pulled and I have TMJ/TMD...TMJ/TMD=ugh. (For any of you who are about to google TMJ/TMD here you go: TMJ-Temporomandibular Joint Disorders cause tenderness and pain in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) — the joint on each side of your head in front of your ears, where your lower jawbone meets your skull. This joint allows you to talk, chew and yawn. TMJ disorders can be caused by many different types of problems — including arthritis, jaw injury, or muscle fatigue from clenching or grinding your teeth.)
Apparently there is too much stress in my life because mine is caused from grinding my teeth. Oh puhleeeze, compared to every member of my immediate family right now, I have nothing to stress about.
But I guess trying to get life in order is stressful by itself.
Wisdom tooth comes out Friday. Hopefully the pain will stop with a little P.T beginning next week. Eating just soup is getting rather old.
This is just a little setback. It changes a few plans we have but it also forces me to take a step back and rethink what I want to fill my days with, how busy I want to be and at what point is it just not worth it.
Foods that do not taste as good when sucked instead of chewed:
M&Ms
Cheese-its
Biscuits
Macaroni and Cheese
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
No resolutions, just goals.
Bring it 2012!
We're not ones to make resolutions, however, I enjoy setting goals...therefore we set goals instead. Goals like: Wes finds a job in the fall, booking at least 4 weddings for the summer, which goes hand-in-hand with the student loans we want to get rid of, etc. I play that game with myself, what will life look like in a year, Jan 2013...sometimes I think I do that because I just love being surprised when what happens is better than what I predict.
Boy am I excited for this year. I'm sure it will come with pains and difficulties, one in particular as we continue to pray for a sick family member.
But there will be joy too.
Does anyone make resolutions? If so, what are they? Have you ever followed your resolutions through to the end?
We're not ones to make resolutions, however, I enjoy setting goals...therefore we set goals instead. Goals like: Wes finds a job in the fall, booking at least 4 weddings for the summer, which goes hand-in-hand with the student loans we want to get rid of, etc. I play that game with myself, what will life look like in a year, Jan 2013...sometimes I think I do that because I just love being surprised when what happens is better than what I predict.
Boy am I excited for this year. I'm sure it will come with pains and difficulties, one in particular as we continue to pray for a sick family member.
But there will be joy too.
Does anyone make resolutions? If so, what are they? Have you ever followed your resolutions through to the end?
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