The Ups and Downs

Everyone on this earth goes through ups and downs. That’s what makes us human. We have trials and tribulations, and times of rewards and successes.

This period of my life in particular, sure feels like the most challenging, stressful, facing so many obstacles, thinking there is no silver lining.

We have been staying with my dad and step-mom for over 6 weeks now. It’s been really good, steady, and positive for all of us.

The house repairs have had a few twists and turns along the way, causing a few more weeks of a delay getting back in, than we care for, but it will be better than ever, once complete.

The countertops are having some issues with the floor not being level, or strong enough to support the weight of the granite. The cabinets are unlevel, the floor has actually dropped by 1/2 inch in two weeks. The bar didn’t have sufficient support underneath, so that had to be added as well.

The girls’ room was not repaired 100% to my satisfaction, so we are going through another person who will re-do some of the sub par work that needs to be attended to. (re-texturing, redoing some sheet rock, and painting touch ups)

The garage walls/entry will be redone also, because some of that work was not done correctly either.

Overall, we’re looking at 2 more weeks of living out of a suitcase. no biggie.. right?

I share a room with the boys, and one likes to cuddle, and begs for me to just go to bed when he does, at 8:30.. haha.. no way! mom’s bedtime is a little bit later, I tell him. 🙂 But, of course, I will snuggle with him, for a few minutes.

The girls are sharing the entertainment room, sleeping on the couches. They seem comfy as can be.

We also brought the birds along, and they are adjusting just fine, and made a new friend with Andy, the pet bird that lives here.

Everyone has their groove, and they are doing well.

It just seems as we go along this process, there is a setback, an issue that arises unexpectedly.

That’s just life, I suppose.

Either way, we are fine, we have family that is there for us, and so much to be thankful for.

What this does for me, is help me grow.

Patience, understanding, tolerance, silence, and appreciation are golden.