Last Blog B4 Hurricane
The house is mostly boarded up, and the storm has turned to the north which is a blessing for us. My thoughts to those who find themselves in its path. We are making last minute preparations and will head out of town to my mother-in-laws.
I am a bit nervous as I have never stayed over night there. Have not been married all that long. But I suppose it is time. Don’t have all that much that I should worry about, I just like to know what I am in for. Their household is very routined and orderly. I am a kinda dis-orderly person. But hubbies mom has been so gracious and actually called to invite us and the kittens to come before we even thought about it.
In some ways it will be like going on retreat. We will have a tiny bit cooler weather, her beautiful yard (she is a master gardener) and delicious, healthy food (she stays on top of all the latest healthy eating trends and is a marvelous cook). They live in a more hilly part of Texas than we do, so the change in scenery will be nice too.
While I am away, I will be contemplating applying for a new job. There is a charter school here for children with autism. I think I am feeling called to work there. It is a huge responsibility physically and mentally, but I think the psychological benefits will be good. So while I am away, I will be thinking about it and talking to hubby about it. I am in school full time right now, but the way my classes are going, I think I can handle it.
Honestly too, I would love a dependable income. The work I do now is all contract and it varies every month. So it is hard to plan and hard to have a budget. That has been fine in the past but I think it is time for a budget for me. Budgets scare me, but I understand their value. It is kinda like when I bought my scale. I hear people here say often ”I broke down and bought my own scale.” Buying a scale for me was a huge AHA! I realized I could just be curious about my weight. I don’t get on the scale unless I can do it with non-judgement. Perhaps a budget can be like that too….a tool for success rather than an instrument of torture!
Usually if I can turn my fear to just the right angle, the light hits it just right and rainbows shoot through my life.
Well, friends, I will see you (ya’ll as we say in Texas) in a few days. Till then, stay true to you!
Rae
I have been worrying about you. I’m glad to hear the great old lady (your house) has been boarded up.
I am sure you will be fine staying with the in-laws for a few days; try to stay on track if you can as you have done so well and look absolutely great and it sounds as if your mum-in-law is an advocate of healthy eating.
The kitties are certainly getting an exciting start in life with cross country travel. I hope they make good car companions. My cat used to squeal from the moment he got in the car, until we got out again. Usually going to the Vet’s so I guess it was understandable.
I hope you come to the right decision about the job. My niece is a teacher who teaches severely disabled children. It is physically, emotionally and mentally very tiring, but very rewarding.
Keep us posted, and don’t forget to pick up some of those healthy recipes from your m-i-l you can share with us.
Juliette
Stay safe now…i’ll be praying for those in the path of this storm. Enjoy your stay with your mother in law..it sounds really nice there. Debbie
Glad it passed you by, sorry for those in it’s path. Love todays pictures! And yes, your mother in law sounds great. Mine has a fabulous garden as well. My husband picked it up from her so we have a fab yard despite my purple thumb.
God is good. Our Father watches over you and your family everyday. I love your blog entry and derived much encouragement from reading it. I am so thankful God created you and you’re my Buddy!