Things I have been Meaning to Blog About

Hello! I have been reading, but not posting or commenting. There certainly has been a lot going on in the blogosphere. It really seems as though prayer buddies were an extra shot of hope this past season. That brings me to "thing I have been meaning to blog about" #1: our priest gave a nice homily this past Sunday comparing Emmaus with our "escape" and the Resurrection as hope. His point is that sometimes, when things get difficult (like after the cruxifixion for those in the Bible or "fill in the blank"), we have a place that we know we can escape to; a place where the pain is lessened by distraction, work, etc. For those in the Gospel it was Emmaus. For me it is socializing and organizing. Father said that it is okay to hang out in our own Emmaus for awhile, but it is hard to see the Resurrection if you aren't actively engaged. He said that the Resurrection is our hope and that escaping for awhile is okay, but you must look to God and His Son for hope. Does this make sense? I guess it spoke to me because although life is going well right now it just seems as though there is a whole lot of life to deal with and sometimes I would rather just go to Emmaus rather than have to think about all of it, let alone do something.

Thing I have been meaning to blog about #2: We put an offer in on our first house tonight. I really can't believe it but yet I am not really stressing about it. It is a 1950s ranch style home in a desirable neighborhood. It's not the home we had originally wanted, but this one is actually better because it has fewer repairs that need to be done. It is walking distance to a park and a longer walk (15 minutes) to work. Four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and over 3200 sq ft of livable space. We really wanted a home that wasn't pristine so that we could make some easy improvements. This home basically just needs new paint, floors, and, well, you tell me if this wallpaper should come down in the dining room:

Thing I have been meaning to blog about #3: My little sister got married on the 30th! She was beautiful, the service was beautiful, the day was beautiful... ahhh... love.

Thing I have been meaning to blog about #4: AGN was baptized on the 2nd! We were able to have most of our families join us for the ceremony. We chose our best friends to be her Godparents and I am confident that they are going to rock in the role. I cried out of joy for having our daughter become a part of Christ's family.

Thing I have been meaning to blog about #5: I returned to work last Thursday. It actually wasn't as hard to go back as I had anticipated. Does it suck? Yes, definitely. Today was the hardest day, though, because it was AGN's first day of daycare. She will be in daycare three days a week and it BREAKS MY HEART!!!! I held it together pretty well until I saw the director (she used to be in Rotary with me)... then I lost it and she gave me a hug. I felt so helpless and wanted to run back, grab AGN, and live in a cardboard box if that meant she didn't need to be in daycare. Well, my practical side won out and I made it to my 8am meeting on time. When I went to nurse her at lunchtime she was screaming like I have never heard her scream before. I ACHED FOR HER like I have never ached before. I literally ran to her and took her out of the room so that we could have some quiet time together. She nursed like a champ and then we returned to the room to play awhile. She was all smiles when I left and apparently stayed that way for the afternoon. Huh. Hopefully tomorrow is better for both of us.

Well, there is plenty more to write about, but I need to go to bed. Snicks doesn't return until tomorrow afternoon and I need to be sure I am well rested to handle AGN on my own in the morning.

I know I have been distant but please realize that it is not out of lack of care, just lack of time. I treasure each moment I get to spend reading your blogs and praying for you. There seems to have been a cluster of CD1s in the past week. My prayers have been especially fervent for all of you.

I am thankful for all of the blessings that seem to be flowing our way lately. I am also thankful that Snicks attended Mass with me for Mother's Day. It was quite sweet.