it is so good having Brett home. I just love his presence and energy. He seems lost though. He is overwhelmed by everything there is to do. He is Mr. Organization and you can feel the stress. I am telling him no hurry, we have time, but he wants to get everything done now. I am teaching him right this moment - when I get up - I can't do anything. It is like he has forgot.
Yesterday the two dogs took off like two rabbits. They squeezed their way out the back door where it is not fenced. They wouldn't come when they were called. Tyler always came when he was called. I was all dressed up for Brett with heels like 1.5 inch, which is a lot for me and spandex black pants and nice sweater. I went running after them. It was on the side of a hill. I could not find them and they could have gotten on a busy street. I was a wreck. Calling them and calling them. I am running up and down this muddy hill very upset. About thirty minutes of this and they finally come running, totally covered in rotten garbage. Stunk like skunks, i am covered in sweat and yelling at them and bringing them home and there is Brett waiting for me. Not the reunion i had planned
Long story short - WHAT A NIGHT. Brett got up and I went back to bed. I just got up and Brett already wants me to get busy with him. I have to teach him I cannot move in the morning.
So Colton comes today and we have A LOT to do. So we got off on a really wierd start but I am so happy to have Brett home. He gained tons of weight, he looks like Santa Claus
Now I have to sit him down to have a talk about rules with the kids. I am so excited today i have my family back. Tell you all about it - later. LOVE PS My shift key is sticking so that is why some letters are not capitalized.
All is good. Don't worry, it will only get better but what a start
You should play the song.... "Welcome to My World"... won't you come on in... step into my heart, leave your cares behind....
I'm sure Brett is just as worried as you are, coming
home and thinking what you may be thinking..... Can he deal with
the stress too? Hang in there. And, most importantly,
don't hide how your body is feeling. He will understand.
Wishing you lots of love these next few days
Roxy,
What a story! That sounds like something that would happen to me! But you know what!? None of that matters, and don't put too much pressure on yourselves to be perfect. All those things that happened are JUST LIFE! Just learn to depend on each other and love each other, because you've both been through a lot! I am praying for the both of you, keep your spirits up!!! It's good to hear joy in your posts!
Trish
Roxy, I half expect him to have a blow up. But if that happens, I think it will have very little to do with you. He's been in a cozy, sheltered environment and life just isn't that way.
So when he does, tell him to take a little space and calm down. You'll still be at the other end of that. But you do not need to put up with any tantrums.
It's not that I wish to think ill of him, but it seems to be what happens when people are going through a great deal of stress.
Your dogs really did a number on all your plans. But that is life. I rarely make elaborate plans any more. Just live in the moment. Remember in your own heart what you have accomplished. Brett will get it eventually.
I really hope this day is filled with lots of joy. I bet Brett will take the dogs out for a good long walk and he'll forgive them. Colton will show up and everything will be in the wrong order. But our order is not God's and He will keep you through this.
Let Kelsey know how much you appreciate her right now. Remember, she's the one that has really stuck by you.
It has to get better. For the past few weeks all you could think about was pain. Now, you have other things to consider. I am so glad you went on the pain killers.
Don't forget that Brett is the one who is healthy here and quit feeling bad that you are not up to everything. He is just going to have to accept it. My son gets that way sometimes, thinking he can force life to conform to what he wants. But I stay stubborn, as does life, and he eventually gets the message.
Don't budge on the important stuff. Let go of the unimportant things. Lead with your heart and protect with your head.
If all that doesn't work, we'll go on one of our hikes again and you can tell me all about it.
I'm routing for you.
Roxy, it's so good to here that you're finally a family again. Tell Brett to take one thing at a time. There's no rush! I will keep you in my prayers.
Hope that the dog is feeling better. Next time, maybe, Abby will stay out of the trash. I know that it wasn't funny when it happen, but hopefully, today, you can see the humor in that homegreeting.
Take care,
I'm not sure of the whole story Roxy....but I will keep you and your husband and family in my thoughts and prayers!!Sounds like Murphy's law at work here Sounds like a day at my house!! LOL. It will take a couple of weeks for Brett to adjust being back in the real world again.
Take your time with doing everything. I can understand how overwhelming it seems right now, but everything will fall into place.
Make and take time to be with each other. Spend some quiet time everyday listening to each other and coming up with positive solutions to getting everything done.
Glad that things are sounding better, Roxy! I know you areHang in there Roxy!!! You dont get it easy do you? Major understatement!! I feel for you but you have all our love and best wishes for it to work out well for you all.
Wendy
Gosh Roxy, what a day (& night). I can just imagine how you were hurting running all over in heels in the mud and grass and stuff. But I understand about your passion about making sure your animals are safe. I am that way. too.
Anyway, SO glad Brett is home. If things get crazy, take a moment to go some place quiet for a second or two and do some deep breathing.
Tara