I knew that it had been a while since I had been able to update the blog. What I didn't realize, was that it has been nearly two months. Sorry all, promise we're still breathing.
In fact, we are very much alive. Settling in after a somewhat rocky start. But the breeze has calmed, and we're making our way into this new life of ours. No matter what transition, big or small, you can't help but have a little sweat on your brow. It's how we find our courage and strength to bite off more than we can chew. Plenty of people have called us crazy in our journey to get to this point. I'd say that every single challenge that we've encountered, we've met it head on. And now I know why. Because now we have entered a new existence. Enjoyment. All of our hard work, the years of pushing the limits, and balancing on no feet...it's come down to this life that we are living. And it is so worth it.
Mark and I are both loving our jobs. They challenge us, but in a way that makes us content and happy. Lately, I can't help but notice that my stress level has decreased significantly.
On that note, can I just say something honest here? Floor nursing is hard work. I wish I could look you in the eye and tell you that I'm not dealing with a degree of PTSD. It's true. The people that work out there on the front lines of nursing are the purest form of warrior that you'll ever meet. I feel honored to have worked with and made friends with so many incredible souls that made my job at the hospital bearable. But I cannot tell you enough how much better I feel being in an office setting. For me, my sanity, my blood pressure...it was the right decision to walk away from the unit after five years. I hope that someday, I can talk about it more. For now, I'll tuck it inside somewhere safe and save it for another time.
Speaking of time, we are enjoying this amazing family time that we have gained with the kids. We have been taking advantage of the family friendly atmosphere here in our new home. Last night we surprised the kids, watching a Star Wars movie in the park.
We have also enjoyed a few visitors in our new home already! We have an open guest room, so please let us know if you'd like to head our way. We have discovered a lovely donut shop nearby.
Speaking of sweets, I'm obsessed with this place! Several homemade pies to choose from and coffee.
We've been making our rounds to the neighborhood pool with these sticky hot nights. Last week they had a dive in movie that was completely enchanting. Mark and I are so incredibly grateful to give the kids memories like these. We are also grateful to have a nearby pool.
The last few weeks we signed the kids up for a day camp at the local YMCA. Dropping them off each morning made me smile, with the classic camp essentials: cabin, teepees, lake and lots of items in the lost and found. I can't help but hope that they'll have many more summers like these.
In fact, we are very much alive. Settling in after a somewhat rocky start. But the breeze has calmed, and we're making our way into this new life of ours. No matter what transition, big or small, you can't help but have a little sweat on your brow. It's how we find our courage and strength to bite off more than we can chew. Plenty of people have called us crazy in our journey to get to this point. I'd say that every single challenge that we've encountered, we've met it head on. And now I know why. Because now we have entered a new existence. Enjoyment. All of our hard work, the years of pushing the limits, and balancing on no feet...it's come down to this life that we are living. And it is so worth it.
Mark and I are both loving our jobs. They challenge us, but in a way that makes us content and happy. Lately, I can't help but notice that my stress level has decreased significantly.
On that note, can I just say something honest here? Floor nursing is hard work. I wish I could look you in the eye and tell you that I'm not dealing with a degree of PTSD. It's true. The people that work out there on the front lines of nursing are the purest form of warrior that you'll ever meet. I feel honored to have worked with and made friends with so many incredible souls that made my job at the hospital bearable. But I cannot tell you enough how much better I feel being in an office setting. For me, my sanity, my blood pressure...it was the right decision to walk away from the unit after five years. I hope that someday, I can talk about it more. For now, I'll tuck it inside somewhere safe and save it for another time.
Speaking of time, we are enjoying this amazing family time that we have gained with the kids. We have been taking advantage of the family friendly atmosphere here in our new home. Last night we surprised the kids, watching a Star Wars movie in the park.
Speaking of sweets, I'm obsessed with this place! Several homemade pies to choose from and coffee.
We've been making our rounds to the neighborhood pool with these sticky hot nights. Last week they had a dive in movie that was completely enchanting. Mark and I are so incredibly grateful to give the kids memories like these. We are also grateful to have a nearby pool.
The last few weeks we signed the kids up for a day camp at the local YMCA. Dropping them off each morning made me smile, with the classic camp essentials: cabin, teepees, lake and lots of items in the lost and found. I can't help but hope that they'll have many more summers like these.
As much as I would love to fill you in on all the little details that we've had over the last two months, I know that it will seep out in bits and pieces over the next few posts. And that's okay. Right? We make our own rules. At least for now, until school starts and we all learn new rules and find new routines and backpacks with kittens wearing shades and Lisa Frank wannabe folders that are crisp and untorn. Then I guess we'll have to get ourselves into motion. Until then, I'll be a little unpretty and color outside the lines.
I guess what I want to say is that we're okay. We're more than okay. We've been a little shaken at times, a little out of sorts. But it's all coming together. And we're happy. God, are we. I miss the life that we built in Athens. I really do. The people there, I miss them each in a way that makes my heart smile and long for hot brewed coffee and long conversations. I know that we'll make our visits. But this life, here. Now. It's damn good. And I wonder, I look up at the sky, at the big starry sky and I wonder inside myself.... How can we ever, in the whole wide world, be so lucky. And I'll end with that statement. Because now it's not a question.
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