So, it's been an interesting few weeks, to say the least. (Warning: here comes the complaining part of my post) Let's start with I'm pregnant. Wouldn't that be nice if that was all I had to deal with? Ha ha! So, I signed up for several classes this semester (thinking I could get more done before Devri arrives) and my English class is, suffice it to say, kicking my behind! We are supposed to spend 9 hours a week on that one class, but I find myself spending a lot more time than that. I had this huge essay due next week that I'd been stressing about, only to have to put it on the back burner because we were assigned a test for this week that's had me writing five essays! What?! On top of these wonderful items, we have our normal workload of lessons and assignments (maybe a little less reading than normal). So, everyone that lives near me has heard plenty of complaint about this class. Greg, on the other hand, has been getting up early every morning to study for his CPA exam, going to work, coming home, and studying some more once Parker is in bed. Greg takes the first portion of his exam tomorrow so we knew this week would be busy for the both of us. Well, life decided to throw us a curve ball... or rather a left hand turn while driving when the oncoming traffic wasn't quite clear. So, now our only car is out of commission.
So, when life kicks you when you're already down... look at the positive things!
After that long post of complaint... I'm turning the rest of my post into a "Thankful Thursday" post (thanks for letting me steal the idea Cassie!).
1. I am thankful for our safety. Parker, Devri, and I are doing well, considering the accident.
2. I am thankful for all our friends and family who have offered to help us out.
3. I am thankful for my Dad who is awesome enough to take Greg to and from work until we figure out the car situation.
4. I am thankful for my Mom who has been my sanity this week in helping me find the time to write my essays. Let's just say that Parker now loves my Mom more than he does me! :) Every time I tried to do anything for him he would say, "No. Don't." and then he would point at my mom and say "mama" (his word for Grandma) so that she would do it for him instead!
5. I am thankful for Greg. When I feel like everything's falling down around me, he keeps assuring me that everything will work out fine and that we'll be able to laugh about it down the road... even if it is a LONG way down the road. :)
6. I am thankful that my English class is ending before Devri comes (assuming she doesn't come earlier than expected!).
7. I am thankful for Greg's job, especially in this economy. Not only does he have a job, but he loves where he works. That is a huge blessing.
8. I am thankful for my relatively easy pregnancy. The hard things I remember during my pregnancy with Parker have been easier this time around.
9. I am thankful for prayer. It is a great comfort to know there is always someone there to listen.
10. I am thankful for Parker. Who else can make me laugh so often in one day? For example, I was making dinner last night and I gave Parker some cheese to tie him over until dinner was ready only to find him later.... sitting on his toilet, watching TV, with his cheese on his head.
We also found pieces of cheese in other unmentionable places, but don't worry, we didn't let him eat those!
7 comments:
Thanks for sharing the Thank You list...it's always great to count your blessings when things get tough. I need to remember that more often. :) I'm sorry about your car, but I'm more happy to hear that you guys are ALL okay!!! I know things will get better...it always does. :) If you haven't read the talk from Elder Eyring in the conference talk yet you should It's awesome!!!
I'm glad you guys are all okay, too! Accidents are always a pain in the butt getting everything fixed and the hassles (not to mention cost) that go along with it, so I'm so sorry you have to deal with it right now...especially while 7 months pregnant and with a 2-year-old! Whenever I feel like life is just not going my way I just try to keep in mind that no matter how hard it is or how slowly it's passing, time keeps ticking and you WILL get to that point where you'll look back and that specific rough period is in the past. Hopefully it will be sooner rather than later though!
SARAH! I can't believe this happened, let alone during such a hectic time of life! I am so glad that you are in California with family and friends close by to help and not deserted up in Donnely, Idaho! I just wish we were closer, we have a 3rd vehicle that you could totally be using right now! Dang it! Well, girl you are in my prayers right now, and give that Parker a big kiss for me. Love you!
All I can say is...sorry we passed our bad luck on to you! Love you!
Dear Granddaughter - I know a little bit of how you feel and all I can say is "time heals all things". I just wish we were closer to help you, Parker and Greg. Actually it is a good thing Linda is not working right now - there seems to be errands for her to run.
Give Parker a kiss for me, especially on his "owe".
Love GG
Everything happens a once! Last summer when I was due with Jackson things were definitely not going our way, we were about to move to CA, we couldn't find a job or an apartment and we were just so frazzled! Not to mentioned we were paying $650 a month for my health insurance for the baby!!! augh. Lots of prayers and talking to friends who offered to help really lifted our spirits. Its a wonderful blessing to be reminded how many people love us. On the brighter side -- did you already have a baby shower for your Girl??? if so, how did it go? CHG
Oh my goodness, craziness! When it rains, it pours, I guess--huh? Always stinks when it does though! But way to have a positive attitude. Parker is hilarious--the cheese, the toilet, what a combination. :)
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