I am linking up with Cari for this week’s photography challenge Theme Thursday: Secret. 🙂
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Okay, here’s a little secret. I don’t have it “all together.” The other day a friend was complimenting me about something and made the comment, “I want to be Bobbi when I grow up.” HA! That’s a hot one. I don’t have it all together and sometimes I feel like I am downright losing it. This week was one of those times. I haven’t made any posts because I could not get myself to type anything other than “life sucks.” It doesn’t really and most of the time I feel like this…
But this week I felt like this. Literally.
I needed a good long cry yesterday because I was just overwhelmed with everything. When I get like this I have three secret places I like to visit alone. It depends on how bad it is where I need to go.
Code Yellow – Elevated Stress
When I need to regroup I go to the beach and take a few moments to slow down and breathe deep. It allows me to see the situation differently and realize how blessed I am and I can thank God for it.
Code Orange – High Stress
Sometimes after a long day I just need to get out of the house. Brian knows how much I love the movies so after the kids are in bed he’ll send me off to two hours of cinematic bliss. This may not be such a secret since for my birthday my family gave me a Fandango gift card and bag of peanut M&M’s but they may not know I love to keep all my movie stubs in this little wooden box Bella gave me. 🙂
Code Red – Severe Stress
This kind of stress can only be elevated at the feet of Christ, particularly after receiving the grace of Reconciliation. That may not be such a secret to my fellow Catholic friends but what you may not know is that when I pray I love to think about the feet of Christ.
Where he walked. What he endured. How those feet were washed by the tears of Mary and dried with her hair. I picture myself crying at his feet and him stroking my hair and telling me not to worry, that this will pass and I will be strengthened once again. Thankfully, I am.
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Hang in there, Bobbi!! Only a couple more weeks and we will all be relaxing in So. Cal!
So true!! Actually, I can’t believe how quickly it is coming up. That brings me both joy and dread. love the visit…hate the packing. LOL!
Oh Bobbi I loved this “Secret” post. I don’t have a beach–completely land locked for thousands of miles! Replace Pretzel M&M’s and a pretty pasture for me. And the picture of your sweet baby clinging to you crying…replace Leo’s sweet face and you’ll see my week.
Big Family Small Farm–Secret
Hi Jenny, I didn’t recognize your name at first. I didn’t realize you changed your blog. Looks good, though. 🙂 I am glad you can relate, even though I certainly don’t wish for you to have a rough week. I just think it is good to acknowledge these things so others don’t feel so alone when they are having a rough time! Thanks for stopping by!
Big Family Small Farm is a personal blog. I don’t want to hog up Suscipio with my family stuff.
Hi Bobbi :)! You are not alone! It is a full-time job caring for a large household! Yes, the perfect place is to go before the Lord! Anytime you want to go to the beach-that’s my fav place too and we are so lucky! Love your new look .