That is the sound of the roller coaster as it moves slowly to the top of the hill for the big swish down the other side. (As die hard roller coaster hater, I tend to avoid that sound, but I have experienced a few.)
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And that is the sound I am hearing as we gear up to start school this week. It’s a happy time, not a feeling of dread, but this week is the start of a New Year. This is much more my New Year’s Day than January 1st. Once it begins we will be off and rolling with loops and quick turns and no real time to catch our breath for a while. The kids are happy too, ready to see their friends again every day, excited about their new teachers (most of them, anyway) and just DYING to use the fresh new crayons, markers, and pencils that they have been labeling and organizing over the last week.
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I’m feeling a little overwhelmed myself. I spent most of the week on the couch, slowly recovering from sepsis and gaining a tiny bit more energy each day. I am so grateful for friends who are cooking for us, I don’t think I have ever relied on that so heavily as now. Friends are also pitching in for rides for the kids this week, to help me rest. I am sure that will make a huge difference as well. (THANK YOU ALL!!!) But I am looking forward to the renewed structure of our days, even as I will miss our lazy evenings in the pool. And the days will get easier as I feel better and better too, at least until baby comes and then I will have to slow down again.
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So Happy New Year, everyone! I hope your year is as blessed as can be!