We've been trying to make the best of this week because Mike has been feeling "normal". After a few really crappy weeks, this weeks has been better. It started around Monday or Tuesday. We've tried to take advantage and spend some quality time together as a family. Last night we took the kiddos to Boardman to eat at Chick-fil-a and to play in the kids play area. We were then going to take them bowling because we got a great coupon we thought we'd use. Wouldn't ya know, that particular bowling alley was closed and only yesterday for some type of remodeling or something. So, instead we went to the mall and walked around and visited a few stores. Camden was sad to find out that the Disney Store is closing at the Southern Park Mall. That is his all time favorite place to go when we go to the mall. They actually have great sales and we have gotten many birthday gifts there. The going out of business sale right now is 20-40% off already reduced prices. I bet in a couple of more weeks it will be more. I may have to return to look for early birthday gifts. :)
Today we went back to Boardman to find Merci some sandals. Her feet are growing so fast. She was a size 4 for months and now she is between a 5 and 6. Big feet I tell ya! We not only found some really cute sandals, but a few more other GREAT buys!
Adorable outfit: $3.99Very cute sandals: $3.99
(originally from JC Penny)
Sunglass: Free
(with not shown, adorable swimsuit)
The cost of being a fabulous looking toddler?
Defiantly...PRICELESS!
Other than our running around, things have been the same. The same for me has been a fog for two weeks. I have been in this state of mental cloudiness. I feel as though I am disconnected from everything and everyone. I often wonder if there is a connection with what Mike goes through and my feeling this way. I think while he is going through his stuff I have this instinct to kick my mommy/wife mode into full gear. I go around doing all the stuff I normally do as well as try to go above and beyond to ease the load for Mike. Then when things seem to normalize I get hit with a wave of great emotion. This time I felt it hit me while he was going through his own things. I'm not sure why that was, but it happened and I'm just now coming back around to feeling like myself. I can't explain it. I think the best way to describe it is a great weight, a feeling of being overwhelmed. There is so much we are facing and dealing with on a daily basis. My prayer is for deliverance, each and every day. I know that God has not forsaken us and the He continues to prove Himself to us time and time again. And with each trial we face we only get stronger as a couple and as a family and most importantly in our faith in Him. I know it may sound crazy, but I'm thankful for these times. Though the time going through it is difficult, the strength that I/we gain from it only makes the next test of my/our faith a little easier to face. I find it so amazing that God, being who He is, knew 13 1/2 years ago when He brought Mike and I together that we would be the best for each other. When Mike is weak, it seems I am strong. When I am weak, I know Mike is strong. And in those moments like these past couple of weeks, when we both feel weak, we both know that He is strong!
Well, on that note, I must go. My youngest child is ready for bed and I best be getting her there. Until next time have a good night ya'll and a happy day tomorrow.
Well, on that note, I must go. My youngest child is ready for bed and I best be getting her there. Until next time have a good night ya'll and a happy day tomorrow.
1 comment:
my friend katie told me yesterday at the disney store booohoooo i had planned on going to find a certain type of cup for buddy and did find one (but not the cars one he wanted) and cheap sandals for ella. but honestly, I probably won't go back until there's crumbs
;-) nothing impressed me much to buy, which was a good thing probably! LOL!
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