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!
4 comments:
Audrey,
I am so proud of you for barring the door to those unwelcome 'pests' and proactively making the most of Chip's absence. Since you two are sort of like peanut butter and jelly or thunder and lightning and you have constant ongoing discussions and finish each other's sentences...life apart is so different. But those of us who love you see you supporting your husband unselfishly as he completes clinical rotations and we cheer you on!
Despite my ways of preferring cookbooks that have enticing photos I'll still read YOUR blog any day with or without captivating photos. I'm glad to hear you are keeping the "bad-guys" at bay all-the-while undertaking interesting topics and activities (even if you are developing them more superficially than you'd prefer). Let me know what you learn about raising urban chickens. I'm developing a ploy to get some at school - maybe as far fetched as me starting a school lunch program but ya gotta dream big. Miss ya!
When I come home (in a few days) are there going to be guitar-playing chickens in our house wearing tap shoes challenging me to tennis? Hopefully. I could probably win. See you soon!
Ok ~ it seems you are taking on a lot there girlfriend! I am proud of you for always making the best of the circumstances ~ you are in inspiration! Love to hear more about the tap, tennis and chickens ~ what is going on there???
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