Digging Out
My husband has been on a medical leave (don't worry; he's fine now) since the end of January. He doesn't have to return to work until the beginning of April, and he has gotten the okay from the doc for a trip to Korea. He'll be leaving next week, and I'm so excited for him. This is his first trip back since he moved here with me in '02.
And believe me, I need this little ray of sunshine in my life right now. First it was the medical leave, then the problems with my students, other problems with another student, and on and on. Of course it doesn't help that it all has to happen in the dead of winter. The worst part of winter. The "god, when will it end--please make it stop" part of winter. I feel so stuffy, as my husband likes to say. I want to hike to the top of a mountain or travel to a far-away island and scream at the top of my lungs. Just let it out.
It snowed a lot yesterday and today. This morning I opened my bedroom window to let in the crisp, snowy air. I stuck my head out and breathed in deeply. I could feel the snow hit my cheeks and melt immediately. Somehow it was refreshing. I tried to appreciate the beauty of all the white fluffy stuff swirling around out there. I tried to forget my cabin fever. I took a few pictures. It really is beautiful, this white stuff from heaven.
Dear God,
The flakes are gorgeous. You've outdone yourself, really. Please don't send any more. We've got plenty. Thanks.
posted by Beloved at 9:39 PM
12 Comments:
I am sorry you have been having such a hard time. It must have been incredibly stressful. May the snow go away soon. And if not, you are welcome to visit me here in SoCal. :) Actually, we had kind of a long rainy season this year but (crosses fingers) it was actually nice today.
Here's hoping that 2008 starts looking up for you (and the hubby too)! *hugs*
you're right. it's sometimes hard to see at times but there's still beauty in the world. stay strong!
What IS that thing in the last picture? Ice-art? Despite our cold temperatures, we didn't get too much snow this year (thank goodness since I ended up doing most of the shoveling!).
Ugh, I hope there's some good news for your students.
And I am totally psyched for your hubby! (AND jealous!) This trip will be really good for him... too bad you're going with him. :-(
I'm right here with you! It doesn't seem like we are EVER going to get spring!
I'm sorry things have been stressful for you lately. I have read your blogs, it just broke my heart, and I couldn't think of what to say.
I'm glad you hubby gets to go, it's too bad you couldn't join him, it seems you need a break too!
rachel, kim & daniel--
Thanks!
mama nabi--
Haha. I was waiting for someone to ask that! It's art by Mother Nature. That's my back deck and the ice melted and dripped down from the roof to make that. What do you see? To me it looks like two hawks wrestling or...something.
And yes, MN and Rhi--I wish I were going to Korea too, although I think my break will come from my hubby's abscence. He's been on vacation already for over a month, and while he's been very helpful at home, there's only so much eating, sleeping, and video games a wife can endure.
I hope he has a fine time and you are fine while he is away. BTW, I mailed you that little packet yesterday. And, AMEN to that snow prayer.
I see a beautiful upside down heart in Mother Nature's art sculpture!
Well I'm glad to hear that your husband is better... hope that is permanent and he has a wonderful trip to Korea! (And you get a nice reprieve too. ;)
I am SO with you on the winter. OVER. IT. Wanna go to a warm and sunny island?
sunny--
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
robin--
Ooh, I like that better.
halfmama--
Yes! Yes! Yes! But why do you tempt me so?!?
Your snow prayer made me laugh! Though I guess it's not that funny where you are... I love the ice art.
Glad to hear your hubby is better and that you'll both be enjoying a nice break. ;-) I love my husband, but I also love when he's out of town.
... re: ice-art - I see two penguins kissing... hmm, maybe I've watched Happy Feet too often.
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