Monday, August 24, 2009

Monday Blues

So I have the Monday blues. Can't think of a darn thing to write. I haven't blogged since last Wednesday so I thought I should at least try to translate a few random thoughts into words.

I had an easy-does-it weekend. Time spent with Taylor and Leah...lots of time spent in the scrap cave. I have my first MAJOR deadline tomorrow for Serendipity Scrapbooks. Looks like I'll make it by the skin of my teeth. For whatever reason, I was thinking the 25th was Friday. Oops...NOT! It is tomorrow. Good thing I was really close to being finished with my projects. I have just one little bugger of an issue with the final one and then I'm ready to submit my work. Being my first ever kit club DT projects, I was a little obsessive and wanted perfection. And we all know that spells disaster. But once I dug into the kit it was easy to let go and just have a good time creating! Kristen's kits are F-U-N! If you enjoy crafting with co-ordinated kits, be sure to check these out. She offers lots of purchase options and no sign up requirements.

Now for a kiddo update. Taylor is working hard on getting his housing project started. I am so proud of him. He is abundantly mature and focused to only be 22-years-old. He has his finances mapped out and is co-ordinating the construction process himself. We spent time scrutinizing his plans before the final draft is submitted to the framers. You can feel his excitement...and a teeny bit of nervousness...when he talks about his new house. It's always a great thing to see your children making their own way...especially when they seem to be headed in the right direction.

Keri update - she's ecstatic! Totally loving apartment living. Still searching for a job but apprehensive about the amount of time it will require. She is just like me (poor dear) in that she likes to keep her plate full, but wanting to do the best she can at all she has to do. I can totally relate to how she's feeling. Stressed, but wouldn't have it any other way. Otherwise, all is grand in her world as well.

Well, I've hesitated writing about this but I think I will go ahead and throw it out there. A few of you are friends on Facebook and you may be wondering what is up with my "status change". Keith and I are experiencing a few snags. As you can imagine, long distance, court cases and day-to-day living can be challenging. And it seems to be taking its toll on us. Add step-parenting and the problem of defining boundaries as well as where will we live, etc and it gets to be a nightmare at times. Please send good thoughts our way as we try to figure out what's best. My biggest wish is to create a loving, supportive home for us as well as all our kiddos. And I know Keith wants the same. But finding the right way to do that is eluding us at the moment. As soon as we think we have an answer to one issue, another one pops up, then circumstances surrounding the first issue changes and we have to rethink it. I think we are both just exhausted. My heart is a little broken right now because we can't seem to fit all the pieces of the puzzle together.

Please forgive my glum mood of late. I'm really OK...just floundering around a bit while I try to regain my footing. I hope everyone is enjoying those last few carefree days before school starts. If you are anything like I was, you sadly bid goodbye to those simple days but welcome the routine that school days bring. Sending you all hugs, love and well wishes!!!

xoxo
L

36 comments:

  1. Im glad to see you are keeping busy and trying to have fun! And remember, things have a way of working out when and how you least expect them too! Good luck and I hope its fast and easy for you both!

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  2. your only human , and its ok to feel all that you are feeling . just remember you always get through it and sometimes its gonna be a cloud over your head but its not like you don't have sunny days most the time . Cheer up everything will be ok . : )

    Mary ann k.

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  3. Sorry to hear things are a little muddled right now but keeping busy will help you sort things out - good luck!

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  4. You are so right to share how you are feeling -it's so much healthier not to keep things to yourself. Sending {{hugs}} & reassurances that all will turn out as it's meant to! Keep smiling that beautiful smile! Can't wait to see what you've created for Serendipity!!

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  5. Hi Lisa,
    If it can help, come and look at my sunflowers. They are unique and beautiful. I'm sorry to hear about you and Keith - but what ever happens, God knows what's good for both of you. Have faith! It's good to keep busy and having fun in crafting like you do. I'm also busy preparing for a Opend Door Day event for next saturday. It's all about crafting and I'm hoping it will be a success. Take care, hugs and love!

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  6. It's awesome to here about the kids! They sound like they have their heads on tight! good for them! Youi must be just so proud! I am sorry to hear about your "snag" I hope that you gusy can get through it and work things out. Keep your chin up and remember to just pray for what is best for you and it will come! *hugs*

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  7. sending hugs and good thoughts your way! Thanks for sharing what is going on with us! :)

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  8. Hey Lisa- We have talked a little about this and you know I am in your corner. I always say life is hills and valleys. We cannot fully enjoy the view from the top if we haven't climbed out from the valley. Just take it one day at a time and keep praying. I will be praying for you too. I cannot wait to see your creations!! Hugs, Hugs and more hugs! Kim

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  9. hey Lisa...It's so good to hear that your kids are doing so well and enjoying their adult lives! Yet, I'm sad to hear that you and Keith are struggling...ya know love never comes easy, there's always a challenge, another hurdle to jump over, another day to fight for...but like everyone has said, God will show you the way, keep praying and talking to friends and family.....we are all rootin for ya girlie!!!!!!!

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  10. Lisa, It must be in the NC water...I've been so down and depressed feeling lately. Hopefully things will start looking better for both of us! I'll send good thoughts Your way:) I'll have to find you on FB!! Talk to you soon. Love, Jess

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  11. I feel like I am in the same boat..floundering also!!!! Keep you chin...step forward and just practice taking a deep breath!!!! I am thinking of you and holding you close to my heart!!! So glad you made the deadline...better than what I am doing!!!! Love ya girlie!!! :)

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  12. hey, girl...if you need to chat you know where to find me. ah step parenting? can't imagine since regular parenting is so hard, too! well not regular, you know what i mean. long distance takes a toll but i am a firm believer in things happen for a reason though you probably want to tell me to shove that right about now! {{hugs}}} luv ya!

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  13. sorry to hear about your run of bad times, it will get better! Wishing you a good week

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  14. *sigh* this makes my heart hurt for U my friend....I am soooooooooooooo sorry :(:(:(:(:(:( I will keep ONLY good thoughts coming your way! LOVE U! :):):):):):):):):):):):):):)

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  15. Thank you! And my internet is back on now thank god it only took a few days! *hugs* hope you have a good night! I will check back again and say hi!

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  16. Sending warm thoughts & good vibes your way tonight...wishing that life was easy, but I'm finding that it just ain't!!! (how's that for a little twang???) at least you 2 are willing to take a step back...& hopefully you can figure it all out :o) take care!!!

    P.S. Glad to hear good things about your kiddos! Sounds like you've done a great job in the kiddo raising dept. :o)

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  17. No wonder you are experiencing a blue Monday. Just take the time and feel blue for a few days. That's how I do it. Give myself a set period of time to feel sad and then confront it and deal with it once the mind has cleared a little.

    I'm sure that when each of you have stood back and thought about everything, the love will prevail. If it's right, it WILL work out! Just have faith.

    Blessings,
    Christine

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  18. Hi Lisa, glad to hear the kids are doing so well, you have been a wonderful mother and they are so blessed! Try not to be too stressed, everything will work out for the best in the end. I have the best cure for the blues - A big bowl of ice cream with hot fudge, that will cure anything! Hope your week gets better, sending you a big hug!

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  19. I so know what you mean about the blogging and what not, I'm so there with you! I'm sorry you and Keith have hit some bumps, I hope you find some answers soon!

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  20. Keep your head up and everything will work out!

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  21. Sending you hugs! You are a very strong woman and will get it figured out, either way you'll survive!

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  22. Oh..my heart hurts for you...I know that this can't be easy, but you know what they say, that nothing worth having is ever easy...keep at it...you are a strong woman I know you'll be able to come out on top! ((((Hugs))))

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  23. I will join you on the MOnday blues, but I just have the back to school blues which is Monday thru Friday! We can have the blues together:) I am getting ready to go upstairs to work on my favorite movie page! Super excited about it! Just hope I can find the picture I want to use for it...hope you don't have the Tuesday blues too!!

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  24. Sending you love Lisa. Jon and I had smiliar snags and I called them peaks and valleys in our relationship. When we met Jon was a single man and I was divorced and had Shelby.
    For him it was instant family, step-parenting, etc.
    We had some of the same issues. I just kept telling myself to hang tight, have fun and if it was meant to be love would find a way.
    Now, Jon and I have been together for 10 yrs. and married for almost 8 yrs.

    Big Hugs Girl!
    Loves.
    D.

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  25. Its totally ok for you to feel the way you do!! We are human and I get that way too!!! I've been busy packling up my office to move and with everything else its alot!!!! I hope that you and Keith work everything out sweetie!! Hugs, Char

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  26. Awww, Lisa, my heart goes out to you!! I know all too well what you are going through, been there done that. And still doing it from time to time. Things will all work out for the best with all of you, and I'll keep you in my prayers and in my heart. {{{HUGS}}} to you!!

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  27. We all have our days and your blog is not only for the happy go lucky stuff, I am so sorry that you are going through this but I have faith that it will all work out and you will be in a good place in your life.
    (((((BIG hugs))))) and positive vibes being sent to you from me.

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  28. Glad to hear the kids are doing so well. I often feel that way myself. Life just can't get it together for me. I just keep prayin! Sending you some hugs!!!!

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  29. Sending hugs you way!! I know how hard it is to 'mix' two families together.. Wishing you a lot of strength to work things out!
    XXXJenneke

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  30. Big hugs to you Lisa!!! I'm sending you good vibes so you can figure out what's best for you and your family. If you need a drink, give me a call. I'll come over!!! hee hee...

    And I loved hearing your family update. Sounds like everyone is doing great. I CANT WAIT to see your SS DT layouts, i'm sure they will be brilliant!!!

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  31. Oh, sweet lisa, i'm sorry to hear about the stressors with keith right now. I really hope you guys can figure out a solution that you're both happy with! Thinking of you!

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  32. Congrats on making the deadline. I'm sure they are all perfectly beautiful. I had a crappy Monday, too. {{hugs}}

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  33. Lisa, I'm very sorry to hear about whats going on in your life, my friend. Things will work out for the best....whatever that may happen to be. Keep your chin up. We love ya!

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  34. Hi Lisa,

    I havent been blogging much myself because we have been pretty busy ourselves. But I am sending you well wishes as we know ourselves how things are with kids and divorce and stepchildren and spending time with them and where do we live, etc. But as it has turned out for the best for us I know everything will turn out for the best for you.

    PS...love that movie Ever After and I love your pics from your back to school shopping trip with your daughter. You have great kids! :)

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  35. Oh ((((((((Lisa)))))))) - I hope you can feel that big Aussie hug. Life can get in the way of happiness sometimes soooo I'm sending you heaps of good thoughts and strength.

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  36. Oh girlie, welcome to the DT world! lol

    I wish all the best for you in your other life happenings. It will all work out, just hang tough sweetie! hugs, deb

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