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Stop and let me off




I don’t know if I’ll publish this post. I’m not in the best frame of mind to even be writing. But isn’t that the point of writing?

Life is beating me down. Every time I think I’ve got to be as low as I can go, the beating continues. The story of my life right now is a nightmare of epic proportions, so horrible it borders on funny, in a sick kind of way of course.

You all know about my parenting drama this week, so I won’t go into that. Just be aware that the parenting stuff alone was enough to put me on the brink of losing my mind. So the rest of this stuff on top of it? Right over the edge.

My car has been in the shop for some repairs that were supposed to be covered by warranty. Once the mechanic got under the hood, more repairs were deemed necessary, which aren’t covered by warranty but of course must.be.done.

In the middle of school assemblies, concerts, performances and parties, my garage door broke. I couldn’t get my car out (the lovely loaner car from the mechanic). Since we live pretty close to both my kids’ schools, I was able to walk to their events. But that’s about all I’ve gotten done. Apparently it is the season for garage door problems, because I called every place in a 50 mile radius and they are all booked up for two days or more. Who knew the garage door business was so lucrative??

My son’s phone broke. I know this isn’t a big deal when you look at the big picture, but with my summer classes starting, I need him to have a phone. Just one.more.thing.

On a totally different level, my dad is having more health problems. He has a ton of them already, but this new one is of the “could be benign, or not” variety. They meet with the surgeon next week and we’ll plan from there. I know I don’t need to ask, but prayers, please.

I would give anything to be able to spend some time with them and be there during the surgery, but I don’t get any paid time off from work, so right now it looks impossible. That just adds frustration to an already stressful situation.

There’s more that has gone wrong in the past week, minor things that all piled together make a mountain that I’m struggling to climb. 

As a final insult, my husband decided that since today was the last day of school, it would be a great time to let our youngest son invite several friends to sleep over. Sigh. I know he’s right to do that, because regardless of the muck I am trying to wade through, the kids don’t need to be affected by it. I just need to put my happy face on for them, and I’m having a hard time doing that right now.

Join with me in repeating this mantra: It HAS to get better. Oh please, doesn’t it?

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    Filed Under Me, confessions, parenting | 22 Comments 

    22 Responses to “Stop and let me off”

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        Tiffany on May 26th, 2010 10:35 pm

        Ugh. That is not an ok week. At all. Please know that it is ok to be bothered, to be upset. And know that I am praying for you tonight, and for your dad.
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        Sheri Reply:
        May 27th, 2010 at 9:39 am

        Thank you for the prayers, especially for my dad. The rest is just life, all crammed into a few days. I know it will get better, I need to work on my attitude!
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        Barbie on May 27th, 2010 2:07 am

        I am sorry all of this is happening. Praying for you!
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        Sheri Reply:
        May 27th, 2010 at 9:37 am

        Thank you so much for the prayers!
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        Jessica on May 27th, 2010 8:56 am

        Im sorry your having such a crummy week. I hope things start looking up for you and your family, especially your dad. thoughts and prayers are with you.

        Sheri Reply:
        May 27th, 2010 at 9:36 am

        Thank you for the prayers. I know things have to get better, and in the big scheme of things, my dad’s health is the most worrisome. My stuff is just stuff I have to get through.
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        Michelle@ Mommy Loves Stilettos on May 27th, 2010 1:34 pm

        I hate it when everything feels like it’s all coming down on me at once. *HUGS* hang in there! It WILL get better!
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        Sheri Reply:
        May 27th, 2010 at 5:21 pm

        Thank you! Yes, the rain HAS to stop, soon!
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        Jennifer Davis on May 27th, 2010 2:27 pm

        The one thing I’ve learned is that when it rains, it pours! As you said, it will get better! I’m in a little bit of a funk, too, so I won’t give you advice–I’m sure, like me, you already know everything that everyone tells you, but it’s hard to just change how you feel! You’re in my prayers, and your dad is, too!
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        Sheri Reply:
        May 27th, 2010 at 5:21 pm

        Thank you for the prayers, and I hope things work out for you, too. It is so hard to fix my attitude, but I’m working on it!
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        Chick Hatchers on May 27th, 2010 11:09 pm

        I’m sure it seems right now like you are alone trying to do it all; where is God pouring out His blessing on you? But think about this. It’s a spiritual battle and for some reason He is allowing a difficult time for you right now. He is allowing it so you can shine to others, showing your faith that God IS with you and that you ARE blessed. You could live far from the schools and not be able to walk there. You’re garage could have caught on fire. See, it can always be worse. Take a few minutes and write down things that ARE going well. God tells us to think about things that are true, good, right, and pure – Godly things. Show the enemy that God is BIGGER than these problems and He is BIGGER than anything the enemy can do! We’ve read the end of the book, we know who wins! I’ve had very difficult times over the past few months and felt so beaten down I didn’t think I could go on, but focusing on the good things and what God can do really does help. Jesus is the same today as He was yesterday. He is still with you!

        You and your family are in my prayers.
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        Sheri Reply:
        May 28th, 2010 at 12:35 am

        What you just wrote is a gift, thank you. There truly are always good things, always blessings among the strife. And someday I will look back on this season and know that I came out of it better and stronger.

        Thank you for your prayers, too. Those are always welcome, no matter the season.
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        Shelly on May 28th, 2010 1:15 am

        It HAS to get better! :) Saying a prayer for you…and for your dad! XO
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        Sheri Reply:
        May 28th, 2010 at 11:52 am

        Thank you! The prayers are always needed and welcome.
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        Lori Z. on May 28th, 2010 10:01 am

        Yikes! Let’s keep up the “this too shall pass” right? And maybe check youtube for some garage door troubleshooting videos? There’s some really helpful videos out there.
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        Sheri Reply:
        May 28th, 2010 at 11:54 am

        I actually asked all the places I called if this was something could either fix or rig to work for at least a little while. With a broken spring, it was too heavy for me to even lift, and since my husband was conveniently out of town for those days, I didn’t want to chance making things worse. Which is what normally happens when I try to “fix” something – I am definitely not handy :)
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        Kelly Morris on May 28th, 2010 3:01 pm

        Sheri,

        It seems to have all been said, but I wanted to add my prayers to the list. Sometimes when I’m really down, I don’t want to be perked up, I want someone to come down into my hole and cry with me. Then I’ll come up.

        May the love and mercy of Christ meet you in your hole today….

        Warmly,
        Kelly

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