One of the best things about going through a difficult time is all of the love you feel from those around you. My difficult time came in the form of a nervous breakdown. Oh yes. It happens. And what I have learned is that it happens to A LOT of us. Mine happened last week and lasted for about a week. I was on overdrive and obsessing about the wrong things. Too many things. And when we focus on too many things all at the same time, you end up doing none of them and well, short circuiting.
But - I am back! Branden and I have re-prioritized and got back on track and we are so, so thankful to God for that.
It is so nice to know that when the going gets tough that the tough get going. Branden canceled his much anticipated recruiting trip to LA to stay with me and my sweet brother even dropped what he was doing to come and help with everything. It was amazing.
And the icing on the cake is that my mom sent THE MOST THOUGHTFUL care package that only a mother could send. I mean this woman could be my personal shopper because she knows exactly what I would pick for myself...with the exception of one "fun blazer" that she thought might be "hip and with it." ;)
Anyway, as I have been basking in the love and support of my new friends here in town, leaning on friends and family near and far, I am reminded of something my good friend Liberty said once that is so fitting. I am paraphrasing but still want to give her credit for her genius line.
"In regards to raising children, you have heard of the quote, 'It takes a village'. Well, I love my village people."
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And we love you!:)I missed you today... really need your help setting up my boot at the arts festival :).Let's get together soon and I am glad you are feeling better!xoxoxoxo
Loved it Tori....
Motherhood is very intense, specially nowadays. We tried our liberty and our own way. Suddenly that little one comes and take out our breath, our love, our life.
It is not regret. It is just adaptation time. We have to deal with a new life, new ones. We are not the same anymore. We will never be again... That is where the beauty is.... we are growing...
You will see... One day we will look behind our shoulders and saw that we did our best... It is what count!!!! Love you all
you girs are wise beyond your years. thank you for everything. :)
and monica, i am so excited about your booth for the festival! i feel like it's MY booth. :) and i have some great supplies for display that we need to use!
did i really say that? it's funny!
amd I love you... and I get the breaking points... I've hit many in my life and anticipate many more in my future.
hang in there, dear sister...
you are greatly loved!
liberty - how could you NOT remember that you had such a brilliant line??? that is the sign of a true clever genius...you are just so witty that you can't even remember everything you say and write. :)
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