Nightly Gathering
Open Thread Post 87 - What now?
Today is pretty much back to the constant homesick feeling I felt after the initial “crushing heart with the vice” subsided. It's like I'm on the verge of tears, but am cried out.
There is still a lot to do on the busness-y side of things as well as more of her things I'll eventually need to go through and do something with. I took pictures of a few items today and will mail them to her friend if she wants them. I'm dawdling in both areas, though.
Hubby and I will need to begin a new normal for our evenings, but maybe just one more day of coming down from the events of the past week, and especially the weekend.
The church called and said there were flowers there we had not taken home, which surprised me because I was pretty sure I saw all we'd taken at the tournament and now they are here. When they sent a picture, I did remember seeing them at the church because with the one lilly and the purple and yellow, it looked like my bridal bouquet. (I had thought they were there for some other reason.) Hubby stopped after work and got them and not only the flowers, but attached to the arrangement are “The Lord's Prayer” chimes which sound very nice. Thank you to hubby's family; they are beautiful. Here is a pic just after he got them home.
Not sure what else to say. Thank you for reading.
Thank you for putting the picture. The flowers are beautiful. I’ll sure be praying that you and your husband can get into a comfortable routine. Just like the title of your blog. I can’t imagine all you’ve gone through. You are such a lovely and strong person.
Maybe you can start your new normal next week, give yourself the rest of this week and the weekend to unwind and reflect. It’s been an unbelievable five months for you. Seems like it might help that we’re going to have a lot of daylight for the next four or five months and that will be nice for any outdoor activities. Sounds like you are very active and love to be outside and I think that is so medicinal.
If I come across any scripture or reading material that I think might give you comfort, I’ll share it with you. And in the meantime, my husband and I will be praying for you and your husband.
Finding the new normal can be extremely challenging. Praying for you and your family always.