Liberated Woman

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I just have to say i’m so completely thankful at this very moment. I’m thankful more than I could ever express for Owen. And for an amazing husband like Jeff. I’m thankful for Florida and palm trees. Breezy nights after a day in the sun. For new friends who feel like old friends because they have the same spirit. For old friends that stay in touch. For neighbors that tell you quitting work for your baby will be the happiest years of your life. For stress free play times. For not begging Owen to nap a little longer so you can finish a project or finish a phone meeting. For no more manufacturers messing up orders. No more need to wonder what they were smoking that day that gave them such crappy work ethic and made directions impossible to read. For not getting mad at UPS for once again screwing up shipping.

Owen is amazing. I seriously marvel at him. Did my mom look at me like this? No amount of money I could have made this year could have been worth losing these moments… rushing our memories. I really believe I will live longer because of the stress I just let go of. I fell like a new person. I feel liberated. Liberated no longer working. If women from the 50s could get a glimpse of that. Leaving work has liberated me But to each thier own path. A beat from their own drummer.

I’m now a liberated woman, wife, and mother. I could “have it all” but in having it all I think I would lose what means most.

Thanks Lord. Thanks for this time. Now could you please make sure Hurricane Jeanne misses us?

On a little sadder note. Dad needs valve replacement in his heart. He finds out more Tuesday. I will trust God in this. I just really pray that this takes his pain away and extends his life into the 100s.

Sep

15

We scared Ivan away

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Okay, so I don’t have the most exciting blog in the world I still have not figured out how to add links and am waiting on my brother to walk me through it or get me started.

We are finally in Orlando. Saying goodbye to good friends and beautiful scenery was hard. BUT the week proceeding was so completely stressful that I was very ready to go. It was nice to stay with Jade in Brad for that week. I will miss having her near me here. It was nice to have some family close.

Jeff had to drive both cars to Florida. Bless his heart. Owen and I flew down. When we landed in the orlando airport it immediately felt like home. God is so good to provide that. I walked in to the apartment we will be living in for the next 7 months and jeff had already arranged all the furniture and unpacked 1/2 of what was here. The kitchen was even stocked with groceries! I married an incredible guy

Tomorrow is Jeff’s first day of work. Owen and I will be on our own. I will officially be a mom full time. I have to admit though I love the people I worked with and have a few clients I really care about, I don’t miss the stress at all. What a complete relief. So I’m trying to think of goals for us First I want to start rollerblading with him and a jogging stroller to get rid of these last 5 pounds and get tone/fit again. I also want to learn how to start teaching him sign language… that is high up on the list.

I’m not feeling so well. I think I’m coming down with something. It all just hit me today. I was sick a couple weeks ago- I must not be taking care of myself like I should, but there really hasn’t been time or energy.

Anyway- I have nothing profoundly deep or poetic to write. I’m just really thankful right now. Really happy to be on this new adventure. Really excited to learn what is ahead. I really know nothing around me. No clue where there is a gym, a baby sitter, doctors, and not sure what church we will be going to. It is like a blank skate (tabularsa?). All to be written. There is something really cool about that. Thanks God.

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