I have not posted in a long time. Partially because there hasn't been too much exciting going on....but just typing that feels wrong....cause it IS wrong. More truthfully, Chip hijacked the camera and I have never considered posting without pictures. It feels like a cookbook without photos- I am sure there are some good recipes, but it is going to take a real visionary to give it a whirl without the photo to motivate. So, hopefully someone motivates to read this, but if not, I don't blame you. :)
What has been exciting?, you ask. Well, Chip has been in Roseburg and now San Diego on rotations. Three months of only brief moments together for the most part, means lots of time for Audrey to herself. An idle mind is the devil's playground....for me anyway. Depression, anxiety, loneliness...they all smell boredom from a mile away and come set up shop, build playgrounds, and act like they were invited. So annoying. Knowing this, I planned ahead.
Let's just say that next time we visit, perhaps we should fit in a game of tennis, or perhaps, I could perform a tap routine for you. Do you want to know about meditation, or how to raise city chickens? These are also topics I now (or will soon) know something about. Maybe you just want to sit on the front porch and play some blues on the guitar. I am making it sound like I could actually make any of these experiences enjoyable for us. However, in actuality, I think I have tried out so much and only scratched the surface of so many things in the last few months, that I recommend checking in with me in a few more months and seeing what I actually remember or still do (my prediction- tennis and tap). But, for now, it has been fun to explore so many fun things and, although I have missed my husband so much I haven't figured out how to explain it in words yet, I also have managed to keep away unwelcome guests and help the time pass quickly and enjoyably.
There have been other scary and exciting things (cancer, newborns, incredible strength and love) going on in the DuRoss clan in general that have helped me distract from deciding to throw myself a grand ole pity party about my partner being gone temporarily. Oh and, I don't think I have previously mentioned that at the end of August I also got a new job- same agency. I am now the full time child and family therapist at Milwaukie High School. This is a new program which means I have been responsible for growing a caseload and defining routines and roles within the new working relationships. So far, so good for the most part.
I get tired....and also excited...when reading this entry! There HAS been a lot going on. Life is so abundant. I feel so grateful.
"Sorrow shared is halved, and joy shared is DOUBLED!"
-Native American Saying
PS- also fit in a trip to San Diego to visit Chip and my Aunt Noreen and Uncle David- SO great. Will wait to post something with pictures when Chip gets back....next weekend! Yahoo!
