Work is just that–work–and it’s to be expected. But this week, the whole summer even, has provided one of the most challenging of my career. Between a high visibility, high pressure project and managing an intern–or any person–for the first time, my brain has been in overdrive leaving little for any creative, thoughtful adventures.
The girls’ sitter is on vacation and instead of finding backup, I decided to have them home with me while Scott worked. Cue the boredom and consequential fighting.
And how about we had Emma’s new expander mid-week which is causing more difficulty in eating and just being. Yes, a child in pain is just what this week needed.
Finishing projects from the water leak remodels have been all but stopped but hang heavy on my to-do list.
And how about we throw in some sleepless nights with a few night terrors from a child and all night play sessions by a certain puppy.
I don’t mean to complain. It’s all just life and all blessings but I do feel a bit broken this week. I know enough to know I’m not alone. This summer has thrown many of us curve balls and tight schedules, leaving us all a bit broken inside.
This too shall pass, I remind myself.
There’s nothing to be done but leaving the to-do lists and taking extra naps and giving extra hugs and letting in help. Broken, yes, but left stronger.
Amy, thank you for sharing. I too have an intern and am managing someone for the first time this summer. I never understand why people think of the summer as easier and more laid back. I pray God gives you peace and wisdom for the days ahead. Thanks for sharing your heart today. I love your photo by the way. It’s perfect for “broken.”
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Yes! I need a summer break from my “summer break”. Thank you so much. It feels good just to hear from someone else with an intern 🙂
May encouragement seep in today from the least likely places. And may today be just a little less broken then yesterday and may tomorrow be a little less broken than today.
Thank you
Last night I returned from being out of town for work. All I want to do today is be with my kids and play games, go to the pool, just be. Instead I’m behind from being out of the office and slammed with projects. I’m at the Y, using the 2 hour max child watch and the free WiFi to get things done. I’m broken with you – and the weekends don’t seem to help. All they are is prep for the upcoming week. You are not alone.
Exactly *hugs*
I don’t see anything you said as a complaint. Simply a mommy, wife and woman releasing a bit of stress. Which is allowed and deserved. You’re right a bit of brokenness leaves room for strength. I enjoyed your post and I hope your ‘help’ comes soon 🙂
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Thank you for that encouragement–just what I needed! Blessings to you!
Matthew started his first “real” (read: paying) job as a counselor at our church’s summer camp this year which means I have to have him at the church at 7:45 a.m. each day (after picking up one of the other counselors who is not exactly on our way but is close enough that it is only a 10-minute detour each day). He’s also been taking a summer on-line class to free up his schedule for the Senior level courses he has chosen for next year (this means I am nagging regularly about home work needing to be finished and submitted in the evening). On July 14, Leila went to a sleepaway Leadership Camp for a week which meant a week beforehand of preparation (laundry, packing etc.). I feel like all month I have been teetering on the edge of a meltdown. Yesterday afternoon our Youth Pastor texted me to ask if I was able to drive some youth for their event that evening as he was short on drivers. To be honest I just wanted to go home and rest but I agreed to drive and ended up having the most fun I have had in a LONG time! God knew exactly what I needed and put it right there in front of me.
Praying that your help comes in such a delightfully unexpected way as well. <3