Things around here have been a little nutty lately. To put it mildy. We have had so many stressors in our lives lately that I am surprised that we are still functioning as well as we are!
Both of Paul's parents haven't been well and he has had to spend countless hours at hospitals, making phone calls, ensuring programs are in place to help and support them -- especially while we are going to be away. The bigger stress, however, is the stress of worrying about the well-being of your parents and Paul has had a lot riding on his shoulders lately. I honestly don't know how he has kept it together.
My job has been taking up so much of my time -- not to mention the report cards that were due Friday (I will get them done tonight, I will get them done tonight.....). I found out last week that our school is reorganizing and that I will have to find a new school to teach at next year. Being that I am less than a kilometer from home, this news was not what I had hoped for or expected to hear.
Throw that in the mix of the daily grind of working and parenting, with a
But -- we are starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Paul and I cannot wait to get on that plane!! Mostly because we cannot wait to hold our Ailee -- but also because we are looking forward to spending time together as a family. It will be the most time we have spent together in months.
China, here we come!
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Oh no, you're losing your position?? Oh that sucks, Jan, I'm sorry to hear it!!
Stress is something that can affect every aspect of your life, so don't ignore it.
So excited about Ailee - I hope it all goes smoothly for you, and for her too.
big hugs*
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