Tuesday, June 19, 2012

oh, hey there

what is it with me and these unintentional blogging hiatuses? i'd like to say i stopped blogging because i was just so busy enjoying my life that i had no time to write about all that was going on... and i guess that is partially true... but i think there was so much going on that sitting down to blog about it would mean really processing all the emotions i was feeling and let's face it- that just sounds exhausting. so i avoided blogging and did my best to process my emotions with those closest to me and even then i still struggled at times. but i digress...

i hate catch-up blog posts. being all, 'hey i know i haven't written in like 2 months so here's what i've been doing.' no offense to those of you who do that. hey, i've been guilty of it a time or 2... or 5. whatever. oy vey this post is heading downhill real fast.

so why write today? well, i've been sick for almost 3 weeks and i just found out yesterday that i tested positive for mono. otherwise known as the kissing disease. don't only teenagers get that? apparently not. figures i get a boyfriend and contract mono. haha. just hoping i haven't given it to him. girlfriend of the year right here. friday marks 2 months of our 'official' relationship status and we laugh all the time about how it feels like we've been together forever. i take that as a good sign.


so yeah i have the infamous mono and aside from vicodin for the god-awful sore throat i have and a steroid that i guess does something the major thing i need is rest. HAH! rest!?! don't get me wrong, i enjoy rest... but i struggle in not feeling guilty while i'm doing it. usually i have to work myself ragged in order to feel like i deserve it. terrible mentality that i'm working to change. heck, even God rested... although that was after 6 days of creating the universe and everything in it so well deserved i'd say.

anyways... i'm annoyed i have mono but at the same time relieved to at least know what's going on. i have been so exhausted the last few weeks and just feeling run down. i felt like maybe i was starting to get burned out on life. so much change was happening so fast and i was just trying to keep up with it all. i've been so blessed though to be surrounded by so many people who care and who are willing to take care of me and make sure i have what i need. sometimes it's hard to be on the receiving end but i'm learning that it's ok and to be grateful for it!

perhaps this forced rest will help me blog more. or perhaps i'll see you in another couple of months. haha. no promises.  ;)

oh and a few days late but i just have to give a shout out to my amazing pops... his kind, generous heart never ceases to amaze me. of all us kids there's no denying i'm the most like him. that's a badge i'll proudly wear. love you daddy!



hope the start of summer finds you all happy and well!
grace and peace,

 

11 comments:

Ruth Witmer said...

Well, it's about time!! I check everyday to see if you have written anything. I titally love the way you write! Please write more often. Love, Your Mom :)

Erin said...

Oh gosh, I can't believe you've got the kissing disease! Hope it passes soon!

Jessica said...

Glad you're back to blogging, and love the look of you two together! Hoping for a speedy recovery!

Gina said...

Hooray! You blogged! I am glad to hear you are doing well- other than the dreaded mono. Feel better soon, sister.

Hailey @ Me and My Boys said...

Aww, I've missed your blogs! :) Sorry about the mono, but I'm happy you're doing well!

Perfectly Imperfect said...

so glad to hear things are going well besides the kissing disease and all ;) rest and get better girl!

and ps: you look so amazing in these pictures.

Rachel said...

Awww sweet girl, I hope you get to feeling better soon! Mono is NO fun. Been there, had that. And I just love seeing pictures of you and your mister--y'all sure do look cute together :)

Beautiful, as always. So glad to hear life is good (other than mono haha :)) Miss you!!!

Katie @ Loves of Life said...

bahaha---I was wondering if we'd get a blog post from you ;) Housebound...figures. Also I feel like you and jeff have been together forever, too. Weird how that works.

Noe said...

Get Well Soon, oh! and I agree 100% with Momma Ruth... ;)

Unknown said...

it's only been two months?! swear it was longer. Miss you around here.

Jessica @ Wanting Adventure said...

I agree with you on not liking catch up posts. Just hop bag on the blogging train and go for it!

Glad to have you back. :) You're looking awesome! It's so much fun to hear about you and your new beau - you guys look great together!