Back when I was raising my kids I remember reading the T. Berry Brazelton book Touchpoints. He described how children would regress before they made some great stride in their development-- like getting clinging and cranky before venturing out and learning to crawl.
This past week has been my touchpoint. I have been depressed (the weather didn't help) and tired and just wanted to go to bed and pull the covers over my head for a few weeks. Or months.
But today I learned to crawl. I took what felt like a giant leap and made an appointment with a lawyer. And suddenly the sun is shining and birds are singing and I feel a sense of peace. The journey is still ahead but I suddenly feel light and hopeful. And the planned trip to Vegas for my birthday doesn't hurt.
When I read this post I felt a burning in my bosom. I know this is true.
ReplyDeleteYou go, Zena!
Awesome Zena -- I see blue skies in your future.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you finally came to the decision that you knew was inevitable. There comes a time you have to choose to be happy and I'm truly happy for you!
ReplyDeleteAnother trip to Vegas? Lucky girl! Ironically your B-day is the same date as my anniversary.
Good for you!!
ReplyDeleteYou CAN do this.
I hope you have a truly decadent time of excess and debauchery on your return to Vegas. You will take pictures, right?
ReplyDeleteThanks, everybody! I feel such a sense of peace and rightness. Must be the spirits. (As in booze.)
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