My life is truly overwhelming right now.
I am usually quite good at multi-tasking ...
but my brain is on overload.
My kids want to help ...
but I can hardly give them
directions for what they can do.
What's On My Mind???
Papa's First Church Service on Sunday:
90 year old Grampa Will Be Joining Us.
Saturday Night Lodging for Papa and Grampa?
Sunday Morning 6:00 am Travels Again.
Which Kids Are Able to Join Us This Week?
Who's Taking Care of Jacob?
Carissa's Surgery:
Surgery Day
Post-Op Appointments
Physical Therapy Appointments
Finances to Pay for the Surgery
Moving to Lopez:
Where Will We Live?
How Will We Fit In a Small Farm House?
When Will Our House Sell?
How Will We Afford a House on Lopez?
How Can We Get Everything Done That Needs
to be Done to Even Put The House on the Market?
A Toilet Seat to Replace
A Sink to Fix
More Doors to Paint
More Trim to Install
More Books to Sort
More Boxes to Pack
How Can We Keep the House Clean,
Once We Get It Packed-Up,
Clean, and Organized?
The Crisis:
Will Things Work Out with Rod & Katie?
What Paperwork Needs to be Done?
How Long Will It Take?
Finances for the Attorney Fees?
Who will Escort Jacob Across the Country?
Finances for the Plane Fare?
Medical Insurance:
How Can We Keep Our Medical Insurance?
How Will We Pay For It?
Doctor's Appts. Before It Runs Out:
Carissa's Surgery Appts.
Carissa Dental Appt.
Carissa Eye Dr. Appt.
All Kid's Immunizations Up-To-Date
Finances:
Last Year Our Income was Cut in Half.
This Year Our Income is Cut in Half Again.
(leaving us with 1/4 of what we lived on just a year ago)
Yesterday ... Unexpected Attorney Fees of $1,500
Yesterday ... Unexpected Car Repair of $1,500
Needs:
Medical Insurance ($1,000 / month)
Homeschool Curriculum for this Year ($1,500)
Carissa's Surgery
Carissa's Plane Fare Back to Argentina
Adoption Disruption Attorney Fees
Jacob's Plane Fare
Papa had a $12,000 painting job on his calendar,
that isn't going to be ready now
for several more months ...
money that we were counting on.
The Children:
STRESS is Disrupting Our Household.
The Children Aren't Getting Along.
Jacob Wants to Meet His New Family.
Rachel & Sarah Want to Know
WHEN Jacob Will Be Moving.
Ben Wants to Move to the Island NOW.
Hosanna Is Already Missing Her Friends
(and we haven't moved yet).
Elijah Wants to Spend the Night
at His New Friend Gavin's House
(on the island).
The Kids Want to Know WHICH
Farm We Will Be Moving To.
I'll be going through my day ...
doing well ...
working hard ...
when all of a sudden ...
I just want to curl up on my bed ...
and cry ...
Please keep us in your prayers.
I KNOW that GOD WILL provide
for ALL that we need.
I KNOW that HE has a plan
for our move to the Island.
I KNOW that HE will provide for Carissa.
I am not really discouraged or depressed ...
just OVERWHELMED.
Wow. A lot of stress. I know all too well how that or how one child's behavior can affect all the other kid's behavior and ability to get along.
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
Thanks for sharing this - and I want you to know that while my situation is not quite as complex, I have a sense of what this feels like, as well as the dichotomy of KNOWING it will come together, and the fact that it still takes a physical and emotional toll. Praying for you right now.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry Laurel. I wish I could help somehow, but will be praying.
ReplyDeleteCould you email me...I couldn't find your email address.
I would love to chat about your upcoming Colorado trip.
shassoldt@msn.com
Laurel -- Thanks for taking the time to stop by my blog! My husband is the second of 13, so I have some idea of what your family might be like.
ReplyDeleteI am in the middle of homeschooling now, but I'll be back to learn some about you and read your blog. I see that you have a lot going on right now -- pausing to pray for you before we go on to the next task.
Amy
Love you much Mama D.
ReplyDeleteI will be praying praying praying!!!
Laurel ~~~~
ReplyDeletePraying for the peace that surpasses all understanding to take over and envelope you!!!!!!
Hugs, YSIC --
Gloria
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Praying for you friend. I am sorry you are feeling unrest, it's understandable. I hope things work out perfectly. Praying for Jacob and his new family, for your move, health and finances. What a lot of changes, scary and exciting.
ReplyDeleteA deep breath and a hug being sent your way!
ReplyDeletePraying for you guys. Lots to be overwhelmed about. God sure DOES give us more than we can handle! I'm sure glad you have HIM to help you through walk through this time, which I am sure will lead to a time of less stress.
ReplyDeleteDear sister, thanks for stopping by and saying "Hi"...I know all to well that feeling of being so overwhelmed you just don't know how you will get through sometimes! Continue to preach God's Word to yourself so you do not fall into worry, doubt, sadness, and all the other lovely heart attitudes that are so real...Meditate on God's Word more than ever and there you will find your spirit renewed and refreshed to walk in His Amazing Grace and then you can say, "I have a peace that passes all understanding"...
ReplyDeleteI've never commented on your blog before, but I wanted to tell you that your post really spoke to my heart. I truly hope that you can be comforted by your strong faith and hope that the Lord provides. I know we have to do the earthly part and it's still hard...prayers are with you. Make sure not to lose your sense of humor, or all will be lost :) Hang in there....
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for all the encouragement that youleft me at my blogon my latest post! I really appreciate it! And as I said, my dream is to be a stay at home mama like my mama. Thank you for your example and encouragement!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Joy.
This was my scripture for today..."Be still and know that I am God" Psalm 46:10".
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