My body got the best of me and I had to sit down for a few minutes just now. I have been feeling pretty good for the past few days. It lasts about 9 hours and then my gut says, "Hey all surrounding organs, we are in bad shape and bad moods. On top of that Mr. Brain up there decided to shoot us full of radiation and make us this way. So let's kick some booty and make him feel bad again." Then I am generally done and have to sit down. Case and point as I sit here typing in my blog.
Today I am solo as my lovely wife has just left for a highly-deserved trip to a get-away with some high-school friends. I seriously cannot even remember most of my high-school friends, but hers are literally some of the most special people in the world and we are sooooo lucky to be able to count them among our close friends. She is going to a health spa for yoga in the morning and evenings. Don't worry. The resort just got its liquor license so they'll have some other distractions as well. Who can do that much yoga without actually losing some limbs? She is out until Friday. I am hopeful she is still able to string together sentences when she comes home.
I am bravely facing the week-long task of solo child care by having my boys shuttled all over Austin by our dear friends and my in-laws, and by supporting Cate with her finals. It is a piece of cake and I feel wildly indulged to be able to do this right now.
Also, I actually feel a little bit guilty to be sitting down right now. Which is a great sign. There is no better indication that I am getting better than that I feel guilty that I am not busily doing something to add value somewhere. I suppose I can debate that I am adding value to the digital economy with my blog --- hard to justify the investment though…
I know you all care since you're reading this. So just so you'll know, I am feeling better lately -- the past two days. I went to a dinner party. I didn't have to sleep all day to recover. I went to a kid's birthday party. I talked on the phone. Danger. I could be recovering from the gentle balms of MD Anderson.
Thank you all for prayers and reading. I will begin to post happiness here soon.
Wade
Today I am solo as my lovely wife has just left for a highly-deserved trip to a get-away with some high-school friends. I seriously cannot even remember most of my high-school friends, but hers are literally some of the most special people in the world and we are sooooo lucky to be able to count them among our close friends. She is going to a health spa for yoga in the morning and evenings. Don't worry. The resort just got its liquor license so they'll have some other distractions as well. Who can do that much yoga without actually losing some limbs? She is out until Friday. I am hopeful she is still able to string together sentences when she comes home.
I am bravely facing the week-long task of solo child care by having my boys shuttled all over Austin by our dear friends and my in-laws, and by supporting Cate with her finals. It is a piece of cake and I feel wildly indulged to be able to do this right now.
Also, I actually feel a little bit guilty to be sitting down right now. Which is a great sign. There is no better indication that I am getting better than that I feel guilty that I am not busily doing something to add value somewhere. I suppose I can debate that I am adding value to the digital economy with my blog --- hard to justify the investment though…
I know you all care since you're reading this. So just so you'll know, I am feeling better lately -- the past two days. I went to a dinner party. I didn't have to sleep all day to recover. I went to a kid's birthday party. I talked on the phone. Danger. I could be recovering from the gentle balms of MD Anderson.
Thank you all for prayers and reading. I will begin to post happiness here soon.
Wade
Ahhh that sweet Gillham guilt! Thanks for posting, Wader...
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