Jesse has been too busy to put together a VBS program this summer (plans are in the works for VBS Summer 2014 at St. Jude) so I enrolled our two oldest in the Vacation Bible School program at our former parish. This morning was the first day of the VBS week, so I took all three girls with plans to drop off our oldest two for the morning.
I had suggested to Jesse that perhaps he should take the girls because I knew they would have separation issues if I took them. Unfortunately he had a horrible toothache & had scheduled a dentist appointment, so I had the dreaded task of reminding them I would be back in a few hours & that they should stay & have a good time. Fifteen minutes of hugs, kisses, tears & reassurances of my prompt return, I walked out of the church, listening to stifled sobs as I left.
Naturally, I felt guilty about leaving them, especially since the program leader wasn't doing much to convince any of the kids that they would have a good time. And of course, I couldn't stop myself from thinking, "If Jesse & I were running this, we would..." I guess I'll have some suggestions for next year's VBS planning. Needless to say, when I picked them up at lunchtime, both girls were very excited about all the things they learned that day. And I'm sure they will continue to enjoy themselves as the week progresses. But, if every drop-off is prefaced with an episode like I had today, I think Jesse will be taking them!
Monday, July 29, 2013
Friday, July 26, 2013
Under Construction
For the past couple of weeks, Jesse has been doing a major overhaul of his offices & storage areas. Since we live about 20 minutes from our parish, I couldn't have imagined that this would impact our home life in any way. How silly of me!
Although we don't have any of the actual organization/cleaning/renovating happening here, I feel like I'm living in the midst of a construction zone! The scope of this project has expanded beyond what I thought. It has been very stressful to have all of this going on in the midst of our typical routine which is busy enough on its own! I keep having to remind myself that this construction period is only temporary. The end product will be worth it.
"Progress lies not in enhancing what is, but in advancing toward what will be." ~ Khalil Gibran
Gibran certainly has it right. I can't count how often I find myself getting caught up in the details! When I find myself doing this, I try to take a step back & see the forest through the trees, so to speak. It is a good centering activity to help me focus on the greater picture and usually helps me get refreshed before jumping back into the details.
I know this office project will be over soon and then Jesse will have a wonderful, professional office (pictures to follow!). And all of the chaos will have been worth it. Then it will be time to focus that same organizational effort on our house...but that's another project for another day!
Although we don't have any of the actual organization/cleaning/renovating happening here, I feel like I'm living in the midst of a construction zone! The scope of this project has expanded beyond what I thought. It has been very stressful to have all of this going on in the midst of our typical routine which is busy enough on its own! I keep having to remind myself that this construction period is only temporary. The end product will be worth it.
"Progress lies not in enhancing what is, but in advancing toward what will be." ~ Khalil Gibran
Gibran certainly has it right. I can't count how often I find myself getting caught up in the details! When I find myself doing this, I try to take a step back & see the forest through the trees, so to speak. It is a good centering activity to help me focus on the greater picture and usually helps me get refreshed before jumping back into the details.
I know this office project will be over soon and then Jesse will have a wonderful, professional office (pictures to follow!). And all of the chaos will have been worth it. Then it will be time to focus that same organizational effort on our house...but that's another project for another day!
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