I’ve tried. I really have. To plan. To prepare. To make everyone happy.
But I can’t.
So, let me give you the truth.
I’m leaving.
Just for a while. Call it a sabbatical if you will.
The children and I are travelling through 19 states and will be gone from Montana soil for exactly one month.
It will be an adventure.
Or suicide-by-road trip, one or the other.
We have many things planned, many people to see and many miles to drive.
And before I can leave I have to pack the commodities of the free world, make one years worth of bib-kerchiefs, trim hair, teach Mary Greek and be emotionally healthy for the days ahead.
All this, plus the fact that I don’t have a laptop, means you won’t be hearing from me until late-ish August.
I know it’s not really a big deal—it’s not like I make money off my blog or have the hugest following, but I enjoy it and I know a few of you enjoy chuckling and crying along with me and I love that. It still is surreal knowing that someone else reads what gushes out of my little noggin.
So, have a wonderful summer. Spend less time online or with your nose glued to some electronic device. Get outside. Get messy. Enjoy your family.
Plan your own adventures.
And pray for mine.
Bon voyage!
P.S. It’s my 35th Birthday in August. Sometime between now and then will you just leave a teensy comment about what you like about my blog, any suggestions or thoughts about what you’d like to see more of?
If you haven’t commented before, I’d love it if you did!
And if you’re lucky, I’ll do a little gift basket from our trip!
Thanks!
Elizabeth
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Hey Missy, Enjoy your trip..you guys will have so much fun and your kids will never forget these memories...good or bad..haha. Take Care. We are leaving this monday and going west for a 3 day drive and then up to canada for a 1 day drive. Not as long as you but I honestly do know your pain. Also just think to yourself what a great accomplishment it is if you get to your destination with all your kids.. I am always happy with myself when that happens and I have not dropped them off on the side of the road along the way...LOL...Enjoy your trip! Love Carrie....ps.....so sad I won't be see'in you!
ReplyDeleteHave a GREAT trip! I do enjoy your blog, it's so real and honest-- don't change a thing. Happy happy birthday, too! I've had fabulous intentions of calling you to get together...sigh...life with a two and a half year old sometimes is a bit crazy! Still planning on it though, but I guess now it will be in August! God bless you and yours on your big adventure!
ReplyDelete-Carrie P.
Any chance you'll be driving through MN? We'd love to see you guys! I look at the pictures of our "uncousins" and can't believe how big everyone is getting. Please call us if you do stop by even if it's just to meet for lunch or something.
ReplyDeleteOh and I love your blog and keeping up with the fam!
Hope you enjoyed your trip and had a fabulous birthday. I turned 35 last December...which means in a few months I will be 36...which means I will be closer to 40 than 30. Whoa.
ReplyDeleteI love your blog. I love the story of how you guys got your van. I have told people about that as a nice little faith promoting experience. I admire all that you do for you and your 4 kiddos and one of these days we may actually meet in person;)