January 5, 2014
-
Vacation...Maybe...Sorta
The vacation that was sort of a vacation...
errrr...
Vacation in name only...
I am having a hard time coming to grips with the fact that our vacation has come and gone but I honestly do not feel like we really had a break at all :/
hmmmm...
Maybe looking at some of the highlights will help?
◊ We had Christmas Eve & Christmas Day for simple family time. No moving. No house guests. Just us
◊ Robin came down to hang out some and volunteered to hang out with the kids so that Jerry & I could have a date
Because we had a willing adult in the house, we felt we could venture a little further away so we went to the mall. We even splurged on a nice dinner out 
◊ Friends came over for an afternoon of Wii followed by pizza for dinner.
◊ The ECS move is FINISHED. We actually had everything out by the 23rd. Then, honestly, it has only taken a few 1-2 hours chunks of time to get things set up. All in all, the move went very smoothly & the new place looks really cozy!
◊ We had some fun movie & game times.
I think much of my lack of "vacation feeling" comes in my idea of vacation... To me, vacation is down time, family time, time when I don't have to worry about things. As has been the recent "norm", we ended up with house guests during most of our vacation. Where in, I enjoy having people over (I enjoyed it MUCH more before Joshy got sick), having people over also means more work, which to me is not vacation. I have had a real struggle with my attitude. I know that this has not helped, but I haven't been very successful in changing my attitude either.
Another point in the lack of "vacation feeling" is due to Joshy's health. He has had some real struggles. Actually, he hasn't been normal Joshy since the end of October.
SO...
I sit here lamenting the fact that vacation has come and gone. I am clinging to the fact that there will be other vacations ahead... Maybe even real vacations
Comments (6)
To me it is hard to think of a vacation at home. At home there are always a million things to do. But I've had to change my mindset to realizing that taking a vacation from school is a vacation--it isn't as busy, and even though I have to cook, clean, and do laundry, we've still had fun time.
Attitude is everything though. Praying that Joshy's situation stabilizes again, and you have an easier time of things for a while.
Blessings on your New year.
Thanks you. We had planned a weekend away in Nov, but Joshy was in the hospital. With his health being so unsure right now we cannot plan anything. Not being able to go places as a family is the hardest, I think. Then, a fellow missionary/friend, he was our intern a few years ago, is engaged to a girl from the church we attend here in town. He has been coming every weekend since October. I totally understand, but I also crave me/us time. I think the combo is what is driving me batty the most.
We have had a lot of company too, but most of them are not repeat guests. That would be hard. I'm sure you will get a real vacation one of these days. You may have to take one on the spur of the moment. Seems like when we plan ahead something happens and we're disappointed.
AMEN... I am afraid to plan ahead anymore!!
I hear ya! I enjoy company, but the amount of work it adds is staggering. I am sure it doesn't help having the constant concern for Joshy's health on your heart and mind. With a busy life, I am learning (trying to learn!) to just enjoy the good moments as much as possible. I may not have great days, but there are great moments in some of those days, and it helps to remember that! I am also thankful for God's grace --- that in the midst of it all, I can come to Him and be refreshed and encouraged. I think you are amazing! God bless you, friend.
Thanks so much!