Because I signed up for NaBloPoMo, so I have been trying to force my way through and post something everyday. It has been really hard and I have been tempted everyday to throw in the towel and give up. I'm glad I haven't. Not because I have had some kind of miraculous breakthrough, but because without this blog I would be sitting here wallowing in self pity and believing that I am alone in my battles. I am not. I am not alone.
I just spent the past hour answering all the comments I have received this week and I know this one thing beyond all doubt. I am not alone. Every single person that commented was without fail supportive and uplifting. They told me how my words, my pitiful attempt to just put something up on this blog everyday, touched their hearts. They offered prayers for me and my hubby. They gave me much needed support and confirmation that I am not the only one who deals with these negative thoughts and emotions. I want to say Thank you.
Thank you so much for coming here and reading my words and then taking that extra minute to let me know you care.
Earlier this week I also mentioned that my hubby was having a procedure to try to help with his chronic pain. The doctor's told us that if it worked we should know within the first few days. Well, it didn't. It was a terrible week for him, lots of additional pain and discomfort to endure with no pay off. I know the doctor will try to push us to try this again, but we won't be (unless hubby changes his mind, this has been known to happen). It's time to move to the next step, whatever that is. We would appreciate your prayers about this. It is hard to know what direction to take.
OH! Guess what?? I have been nominated for this:
I will tell you more about it later this week (see, that way you have to come back to visit me! Sneaky!!) but I do want to say thank you to Rhye over at Seven Seas of Rhye. I love her blog and it is an honor to be nominated by her! Now, come back tomorrow for more info, ok?? :)
Oh! Guess what else???? I got an email from Greg, over at The Falling Skies Blog informing me that I have moved from "guest writer" to "Contributing Author" (in caps) on the blog! I am so excited about this! (You can tell by my over use of the exclamation point...well, maybe you can't. I have a problem with exclamation over use!!!!!) What does this mean? It means that when I submit something to the blog it will get special consideration. It means that I have an open invite to write and rant about one of my favorite shows! How cool is that!?!
And now, how about a picture or two from my world? Okay, you talked me into it! Here you go!
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| random old gas sign out at my mom's place. My dad had a habit of collecting the strangest stuff! |
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| Just me playing with my camera. I really like how it came out! |
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| What ya doing in there Pakita?? Nothin' momma, what you doin'?? |
Well, I think that's it for Sunday. All and all not a bad day, if I do say so myself. Now, I just have to work up the energy to do some laundry! See you tomorrow!
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Tamara - I've been trying to get motivated all day to write my daily blog. We're in this together. I love reading your posts.
ReplyDeleteThank you! And yes, we are in this together. So we might as well have some fun! :)
DeleteYour photos are beautiful, but I gotta say I love the last graphic the best.
ReplyDeleteIt is pretty awesome! Makes me laugh every time! :)
DeleteAwesome post & amazing pics! I really like the fence/skyline pic.
ReplyDeleteThat's one of my favorites too!
DeleteSorry to hear you can't seem to shake this depression. I was a care giver for many, many years. It takes its toll on you, despite all of your love and devotion. I will pray for you and your husband...prayer is the best medicine, it seems..only God can cure what is impossible. God Bless
ReplyDeleteYes, prayer is the very best medicine. Thank you for your continued prayers.
DeleteHang in there Tamara. And I pray you will find God's joy and peace right in the middle of where you are.
ReplyDeleteThank you Julie. All prayers are appreciated.
DeleteI am sorry the procedure didn't lessen your hubby's pain. I am praying relief comes soon. Congrats on being a contributing author! Way to go! So excited for you. Hoping the week ahead is a better one for you.
ReplyDeleteThank you Winnie. Better days are ahead, right?
DeleteWhat a roller coaster you've had. I'm so sorry the procedure didn't work as planned. That's so discouraging. I hope you two manage to keep your chins up.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the "Falling Skies" blog - that's fantastic news, and you should be bursting your buttons with pride. :)
I've found this NaBloPoMo challenge to be just that - a challenge. It has left me feeling much less alone, though, and there's huge value in that, as you say.
And your Pakita looks like my Oswald! I love black cats. We never get to pick our cats - they pick us, so it was a nice coincidence that it was a black kitty that found our door and invited himself into our lives.
It has been a roller coaster ride. I am really looking forward to some more highs and less lows.
DeleteThis blog (and NaBloPoMo) have really helped me in dealing with my depression and our health/personal problems. I may not be able to talk about all of it, but sharing what I can helps to clarify my thoughts and emotions (even when I don't follow the prompts) and helps me through the tough times.
Oh, and I love black cats too. We have 2. And 2 gray ones. And 3 calico's...yeah, I'm gonna stop now. :)