False starts

Two months since my last post... Not a great start to my new blog and new resolve, but sadly, not all that unusual.

It has been a long two months, with lots of fun and also deep sorrow and worry. We had a great vacation at the lake in mid-August and were all set to dive into the school year when we got back. Then we got the sad, sad news that my sister-in-law Tonia had died suddenly of a heart attack. The next two weeks were filled with sadness and worry for my brother who was, of course, devastated. We waited for the arrangements to be made, and then made our own so we could get to Florida for the funeral. Lots of driving and lots of sorrow.

But after the funeral, we were able to make our beach vacation that we had been planning and anticipating for months. We went with good friends and had a wonderful week. It was just what we all needed.

Unfortunately, we came back and got news that my brother was ill and for days we worried and prayed. He is physically better, but we all know that he is still grieving terribly and needs constant prayers. By the end of that week, I had the flu. Two weeks later now, and I am still struggling to feel myself again. Part of me worries that "myself" isn't what it used to be. Maybe it is my approaching birthday, but I am feeling older and weaker, suddenly I am not "young" anymore.

So, I come here tonight to make new resolutions. I WILL start working out again. I WILL lose this 30 lbs. I WILL begin the process of de-cluttering my home so that it is a joy to live in. And I WILL get my homeschooling organized so that we maximize our work time and have the time we want to pursue all those other things we enjoy.

One thing at a time. I will start tomorrow with some light exercise as I am still recovering. Maybe I will find a new, fun exercise video, or pull out an old favorite. Then I will come here and tell you all about it while I drink a tall glass of cold water.

Stay tuned....