Friday, September 11, 2009

Our new life, so far

We're catching our breath. We've spent two days at the beach, watching THAT DOG dig giant holes in the sand and watching waves crash around our feet, and three evenings introducing my nephew and niece to U.S. Open Tennis (the niece: "I just LOVE Melanie Oudin, Aunt Trish!...wait...which one is Melanie again?") I read THE HELP which provided an unexpected reminder that sometimes you do the unpopular thing because it's the right thing to do, and AFTER YOU which was a great escape into another world (and had me thinking of my potato chips as "crisps" as I munched away yesterday). I'll be grateful to both authors when I see those books on my bookshelves in the days to come...you remember the things that get you through life's complicated patches.

And what's helping the most are the waves of supportive emails and phone messages from friends near and far, along with our families who are rallying around us like champions. It's hard to express gratitude for all the little bits of support that keep us propped up, and yet it feels extra-necessary to try. So THANK YOU, everyone.

We'll have a family lobster dinner with my parents tomorrow, and then head down to Cambridge to reunite with our church family and give a lot of people some big, heartfelt hugs. Life is, as I mentioned, complicated...but there are silver linings and patches of sunshine everywhere. I hope they're shining through in your world, too :)

7 comments:

heidikins said...

I'm all about the silver linings, sending hope and belief your way!

xox

LEstes65 said...

I wish I could have some lobstah with you. I love you wikkid tons. Please give Steve and That Dog some hugs from me. MmmmmWAH!

Anonymous said...

Trish, I love your book and I'm glad I discovered your blog. I'll keep visiting!

suzanneelizabeths.com said...

No doubt in my mind that exciting new opportunities await you back in New England.

tootie said...

Best of luck as you start this next chapter in life. I bet that good things are waiting around the corner for you!

Abby Green said...

Cambridge will be sooo excited to have you back!!! :) And, I'll be extra excited to visit Cambridge to see you.

Alyssa Goodnight said...

So glad you are getting to spend time with your niece and nephew! I so hope everything works out for the best! After having read your book, I must say, your sister is spot-on!