Monday, June 30, 2008

time alone

pat's parents have a lake house about 2 hours away. we are blessed to be able to go there with them a couple times a year.

well, pat took ALL 3 KIDS to the lake house yesterday after church. they should be arriving home in the next little while. i've been BY MYSELF for over 24 hours.

the idea was for me to rest. and for them to have more fun without me than they would have had lugging me around.

i have rested. i've also read, cleaned, packed my bag for the hospital (finally), grocery shopped, painted, had complete thoughts, talked to friends on the phone...for as long as i wanted!

i've felt very selfish. it's been nice. but i wouldn't want to live like this. i love being responsible for all the people i get to take care of every day. taking care of just me isn't very fun or fulfilling.

i can't wait to show you the project i'm working on. it's taking a lot of hours. but it's going to be so so special.

i just got this email "from Pat's wireless Blackberry" a few minutes ago...
"Dear. Mom.I. I. ove. You. Veary. Muchi. I. HearedYou. r. Song. From. Your. Phone
LoveRebekah"
the song is Nicole Nordeman's "Every Season" - it's my "ringtone" - they must have heard it on the radio. so cute!

i can't wait to hug them.

2 comments:

Katy said...

it was SOOOOO great to get to talk with you yesterday. you did sound rested and very calm.....calmer than i was!!!! it has been great to catch up on all your happenings - i miss you so much! i am thinking of you ridiculously often these days and praying for extra strength! i love you! and I can't WAIT to see your project...i have an idea....

Julie said...

That is wonderful Courtney... I am so glad that you had some time to yourself to get things done. I am sure it was really quiet in the house... I cannot wait to see your project and to see your little one. much love and hugs from afar!