Where have I been?( Journal Letter )

Dear Journal,

I better make this quick since I'm running out of time. Like time is fleeting right? I've been swimming somewhere in my thoughts between switching violin teachers, becoming a little more savvy about identity fraud, organizing my kitchen cabinets, and feeling a little more pregnant each day.

Have I mentioned that it is getting very difficult to bend over? That my mother in-law teases me about getting thru the door, and that when I'm done with this pregnancy I plan to get most of my waist back? By the way, mother in-law had 11 children, and I don't have trouble getting thru the door.

In other news, I'm done with my teaching turn at co-op. The children learned about Squanto, Paul Revere, Helen Keller, Thomas Edison, Abraham Lincoln, Ben Franklin, and Harriet Tubman. The last quarter ends at the end of April, so my loyal friend and co-op partner will finish the school year with geography and I'll just smile along.

My pondering thoughts of the moment ~ I'm not one of those unbreakable people that never cry. I know about crying. I've cried over being hurt by people I love or don't even love, over accidents I've had, after I had a baby or two, when my husband looks at me the wrong way, when I feel I'm incapable to the task at hand, and when I have failed God miserably.

Sometimes, I'll go thru a season where I haven't shed too many tears if any, but then all of a sudden, it happens.
Crying is good for the soul sometimes- just as long as you don't drown in your weeping. It helps clear stuff out, keeps hurtburn from building up, and keeps you from becoming unfeeling.
Just make sure if at all possible, you're the one who turns the faucet on, and keeps it from dripping over spilt milk.

Since I mentioned milk, I've gotten a deal of a steal on powdered milk and have been making 2 qt. batches and using it in my cooking. If you're interested in recipes using powdered milk you ought to check out the Hillbilly Housewife link I have on my sidebar. She has recipes for everything from shakes to buttermilk, even cheese. Just make sure you keep your powder milk fresh and you won't be able to tell. (I keep mine now in the freezer)

See ....It's a good thing you don't live in my brain because you'd been swimming all over the cerebrum this week. This is why for people like me, thinking too much on a certain subject can be dangerous.

Sincerely,