Just when I think I've got life figured out, found my groove, it decides to flip me on my head! These past few weeks have given me some of my highest highs and lowest lows that I've had in a long time. Granted, that's pretty much what life does to everyone. I guess it's just not as easy for me to adapt to the constant changes as it is for others. To be completely honest, I hate change. It's not that I think change is a bad thing per say, it's just different, and different means facing the unknown. Although I don't like it, I am (very) slowly trying to get better at accepting the fact that its inevitable.
So back to this new chapter life has opened for me and my family. Right when things are starting to get tight anyways with me coming out of slow season, Bryan is back on the hunt for a new job. It appears that the landscaping industry out here isn't as secure during the winter season as we were informed. Although this is something that we were not prepared for in any way, shape, or form, we are starting to see some of the positive sides to it. First of all, he gets to spend a lot more time with Logan! Also, since I was the one who always had to drop Logan off and pick up him back up from daycare, I'm able to cut out a whole extra hour of driving every day. I can't believe how much gas I'm already saving!! On top of that I can sleep in just a little bit longer since I don't have to leave quite as early.
Of course there are plenty of set backs because of it, but we're finding that every day something amazing happens to let us know that we're going to be ok. I like to think that it's God who is doing all of this, and that all of my hoping and praying has been paying off. I'm a pretty strong believer in the idea that everything happens for a reason. Every bump in the road is meant to teach me something about life, myself, etc. I'll be the first to admit that I don't always "see the light" right away in these lessons. Sometimes it takes months for me to finally get what the heck I was supposed to learn from a previous bump. What can I say, I'm a little blind to the obvious some days. Here's to hoping that I figure this latest one out sooner rather than later.
On a brighter note, I get to find a small escape during this headache of a time and go visit my other half in Texas!!! I've missed her so much, and knowing that I get to finally have some girl time is exactly what the doctor ordered. It's only 3 1/2 days, but it is definitely a well deserved vacation. :) I'll make sure to post on that after I get back.
On another amazingly bright note, I received one of the most awesome surprises ever at work today....COOKIES!!! :D My sweetheart of a friend from Nebraska mailed me some absolutely delicious cookies. It was exactly what I needed to sweeten up my day. She is way too good to me. I will have to thank the good ol' USMC for bringing us together (and I suppose our husbands too).
Well, I started this one off pretty gloomy, so for those of you who have made it this far, thanks! Here's a little treat that I'm sure will make you all smile! :)
(look who's walking!)
