So, hi ya'll. I have been so busy lately. I started a new company about six months ago and it is taking off. Quite frankly, faster than I am currently able to keep up with and I am trying to figure out what to do about it.
I also have been taking some classes at a local university and between class time and course work, free time has been kind of scarce.
So, in the last week, life has just punched out family in the gut and we are quite frankly reeling from it.
Last Monday, my husband's younger brother died of a massive heart attack. Besides the sheer grief of the event, we have had to deal with the fact that my brother-in-law was in the middle of a pretty nasty divorce and bringing the families together for his funeral has not been emotionally or logistically easy. My husband is devastated and now frightened for his own health and that has been heart breaking for me.
And, to top everything off, my son fell off of the monkey bars at school yesterday and broke his leg (tibia). He didn't break it badly but it sucks for a three year old to be in a cast for 4-6 weeks. Not to mention that getting medical attention during the Spring Break holiday has been a NIGHTMARE!!! And, my husband is out of town on really important business.
Yikes. F'n Yikes.
But, all is okay and will work out okay.
My son, Scooby, is resting comfortably and currently reminds me of the poem The Land of Counterpane. He is surrounded by pillows, army men, jets, books and his trusty pug, Winston, while eating in bed and watching and obscene amount of television and movies. He is scheduled to be fitted for a cast tomorrow and we will rely on the assistance of Tylenol w/codeine to get him through the experience.
My husband had some great meetings today and I am just so excited and proud of him. He is working on some significant things that could bring a lot of revenue and jobs to our community.
My new company is bringing me so much joy and satisfaction that I would not have believed you if you told me about this venture and it's impact even two years ago. I just cannot explain in my words what it means to me to help working women find quality, reliable and experienced child care. It is a big deal...a very big deal to me.
So, there you have it. I haven't been around in a while...too busy trying to make me a better person, taking care of my family and trying to make a positive impact in my community.
However, I have missed you!
SWAK!
Recent Comments
PandoraWilde said (5 months ago)
How one person can stand up under all this is beyond me. It's good to hear that there are blessings mixed into the sorrows, and I hope that made it easier to bear. Here's hope that your life levels out :)
Antman said (5 months ago)
Ohhh, life has sprung! It has a nasty way of remindin' us who is in control. There are few of my "e"-friends who are as prepared to handle life's curve-balls, as you. I'm sorry and happy to hear about the events in ya world lately. It sounds like a transition time. Transition always comes with challenges and tumult, culminating in celebration. I am excited to read ya post after you've moved through it all. It's gonna be tight, I know! PeacE!
Opalstorm said (5 months ago)
I am so sorry for your loss. Hope Scooby is on the mend soon and that your new venture keeps going great. Know that you have tons of people pulling for you and yours.
ijhedges said (5 months ago)
Hi Erin, so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother-in-law and your son's leg. It's good that your new business is working out for you. I hope that life settles down for you soon and that 4-6 weeks in a cast doesn't seem like an eternity. All the best, Ian
Jackal said (5 months ago)
Sorry to hear life has been a struggle lately. {{{ hugs }}} I understand first hand the difficulties of funeral arrangements when families are in dispute. For that reason I stayed away from my own father's funeral. Anyway, I am just back from a wicked safari in Kenya with my mother, Minz. Both heartsore to be back in UK but we are grateful for the experience we've just had. The day after we got back I started a college course ' Creative Arts ' - today I am off to my craft group and on Thursday I see my therapist. So on Friday I plan to sleep all day to recover. LOL Good to see you - you have been missed. I will try to aim better. ;)
Pari said (5 months ago)
Hi Erin, you have been missed, and glad that you are back, hope you will find some time at least to drop in on and off. Cannot begin to imagine what you've been through. I am sorry for the loss of your brother in law and my condolences to you and your family. It must have been awful, I think he must have been quite young, death is always hard to deal with and when it is so unexpected it is one of the worst shocks to handle. I am sure you and your family will come out of this stronger and your son's leg will heal well too. It is just making a young one rest that can be so hard. Happy for your success my friend. Looks like there is only one way for your company to go and that is up up up. Love and Hugs
Momo Fali said (5 months ago)
Oh, Erin!!! I am so incredibly sorry for your loss and to hear about Scooby's injury. I will pray for you and your family.
ender said (5 months ago)
so sorry to hear about your brother-in-law ... and your husband's worries ... and scooby. that's one heckuva lot to deal with all at once. but i'm glad your company is making you happy. :) welcome back!!!
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