The Storm after the Calm

I can now walk in every single room in my house.  Christmas is over and put away. While there is still plenty to do, I'm not living in survival mode anymore.  And now my emotional storm has hit.  All in all, I have handled the last 8 weeks better than expected. I was strong, mostly pleasant, and less crazy than I could have ever imagined.  But now, it's all caught up to me.  All the melt downs I should have had are now hitting. All the things I have completely shoved out of my brain because I couldn't think about them have started to filter in. I asked Mike the other day, "What is wrong with me?!"  He said, "I've just been waiting for it.  I'm surprised it hasn't happened sooner." haha!

Tonight as I attempted to go to bed, I was overwhelmed with how much I miss my friends and family. I have had limited time and cell phone reception for my normal chatty-ness to help ease the distance.  I have budding friendships with some great ladies here in Florida, but they just can't match up to those friendships I've had for years. Those women that have had helped me become a better person in my adult years. Specifically 2 of my Spokane ladies.  They went above and beyond with service for our family that last week (and plenty of other times as well).  Hours upon hours upon hours of babysitting and meals and just plain fun. I gave a crummy goodbye and have barely gotten to talk to them since I left.  I miss them, alot.

What I wouldn't give to be able to go to the gym with Cara and do lunch together while the kids go crazy.  This woman is amazing.  She is calm and easy going and incredibly thoughtful.  She thinks of all the little things and makes things perfect.  She is always up for fun on a whim and is an incredible cook. She helped me learn it's ok to admit defeat.  Not every day is great.  It's ok to admit it and own it and try again another day.



What I wouldn't give to do dessert and games or visiting at Julie's kitchen island. Julie is also amazing!  She lives up to the name. :)  She is easy to talk to and talks a mile a minute. She is so good at keeping things simple and enjoying the great outdoors. She makes delicious treats and is willing to try new games and go camping! She was my first friend in Spokane.  She helped me learn simplicity.  Meaningful things are worth the time and effort and space, if not, get rid of it, or don't do it.


As I thought about these ladies, other friends, roommates, and family members keep coming to mind. I'm so grateful to have had such great friendships wherever I have lived. I miss you all and your wonderful personalities that help me be a better person.