Time Out to unwind
As most of you are aware, the last month has been a bit of a struggle, and I guess I have been on a bit of a roller coaster ride emotionally. I received some news last Friday that really did upset me and so I struggled a little on the weekend. I guess the thing that upsets me is the conflicting information I am receiving and the lack of communication. The overall outcome I am at peace with because I know that I have the faith to beleive that I will be where God wants me to be. I guess, as much as I hate going through this sort of conflict, these are the times that you really know the presence of God in your life. God's word says
33"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." John 16:33
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27
It is the process to do the right thing in regards to my health and well being that I struggle with. Even though I have a peace about this whole situation, my health has still been affected in that I have so much going through my head at the moment that I have had some difficulty sleeping and therefore I have been chronically tired and suffering from headaches, so I realize the stress has been getting to me more than I would really like.
I also realized, that in the last month my life has been somewhat consumed with working through lots of emotions that come with having to recall and relive incidents that happened in my life a couple of years ago. Incidents that I had chosen to walk away from and put behind me. It has caused pain, anger, embarassement, sadness , and these emotions have jumpred all over the place, backwards and forwards as I have had to read through notes and reports on these incidents from my past and I have found it difficult going back over these hurt, much more than I care to admit. On the other hand, I know that in the future, if these can be put behind me for good, that I will be a stronger, happier and healthier person for the fight. In saying all this I realized that all of this has been a little all consuming lately and I haven't really had any time for myself to just chill out and I guess I have been missing that. I haven't scrapbooked in months, and in the past Scrapbooking as been a wonderful way to keep me grounded as I documented the wonderful blessines that are part of my life and focus on all the good things.
On Sunday even though I had heaps of other things I should have been doing, I decided to sit and have a play. I managed to scrapbook 3 layouts. It actually felt good to do something creative for a change. Thought I would share them,
Guess what I got again this week. Yesterday at work, when I was walking back from seeing a teacher, the boss passed and said the office was chasing me. I ran them once I got back to the Library, and they informed me that something had been left for me at the office and they would send it down.
This is what I got.
another gorgeous bunch of flowers from my wonderful youngest daughter. She has such a generous heart and just seems to know when to do something kind and thoughtful. It is these little kindnesses that help to really put life in perspective. She dropped in to see me with these flowers once she finished work, but unfortunately our photocopier in the library was not working so I had to go find a photocopier in another area of the school. Normally I would have been in the library and she would have found me. 
Just a couple of close ups of the lovely flowers that I received.
I had a visit to the Chiropractor this afternoon. These visits are rare these days. I can remember when I once used to go almost weekly and fornightly. Anyway whilst I was sitting in the waiting room waiting for my visit, I came accross these couple of quotes. Had to write them down so I wouldn't forget them.
worthiness from other people.
habitually performing small acts of Kindness.
6 comments:
If scrapbooking is helping to de-stress you ad help you unwind, go for it.
We all need that ME time and it sounds like you need it right now.
Stunning layouts Karen, Chloe did make a gorgoeus cupid. She has an amazing heart, beautifuk flowers.
Hi Karen, I hope things settle down for you in your life very soon and that you're able to be more relaxed and sleep again. You do amazing layouts when you're stressed though! These are stunning!
Sending you one big hug!! Wishing I could give it in person :)
Hey Karen, praying that your whole work situation gets sorted out real soon! Glad to hear that you took some time out to scrapbook - creative therapy is always good! Your LOs look wonderful and who knows maybe they'll even inspire me to get back into my scrapping! Hope things get better for you real soon!
I think the unknown is more disconcerting than finally having closure one way or another and dealing with it. Your faith says volumes about you though...knowing that your paths are directed by a kind, loving Father. Opening closed doors to bad memories is very painful, but very theraputic at the same time. I'm still praying for you and even better, Jesus, our Advocate, is praying for you!
I agree with other posts...your layouts are beautiful. I wish I had your creative gifts! But, I'm 10 thumbs even if I could visualize it! How blessed you are as well to have such a loving daughter! Tell Chloe and the rest of the gang hello for me!
Hugs!
I really feel for you Karen after reading your post. I hope your life will settle back to comfort real soon.
Your layouts are gorgeous. Me time is certainly something we all could use.
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