Nine days in and it's been a VERY, VERY good year. Many blogs tout a new year, new you; fresh beginnings, a brand new start. I am The Poster Child for these cliches! #2 Son is out of pocket. Let's be honest - he's incarcerated. Ok, he's in the slammer. On November 17, 2011 they took our "baby" away and I was cool with the court's decision. It had to be. As the judge stated, "...there is no other option." So, a good year? Yes!
Let me explain. Have you ever been worn out and so frail and frazzled that you became another person? This past fall, I turned into a dull, lifeless, lazy version of myself. Vava sans the voom.
A book I've posted about, A Perfectly Kept House is the Sign of a Misspent Life is my mantra. Inside, it's all about the cozy, imperfect interior as far as I'm concerned. Yet, during the fall 2011, MY innards were unkempt. I like my innards to be "perfectly kept."
I was furious and fed up with his antics. He was becoming a danger to himself and others. He is gone for a bit and now....our home is {once again} our haven. There is a palpable peace within. I enter with a smile. When gone from home, I long to be in it.
My innards are healing and I'm getting my "voom" back. I think I'll try my hand at blogging again. I've been fluffing around the home crazily. Can't help myself there. In our master, I removed the TV. Rest, relaxation and calm is what we need. I made a little corner all mine, a girly, "Vava" corner. It puts a smile on my face.
I am filled with anticipation and HOPE. Excitement is building - all around me. At work. Oh, and literally! We are building out our study...with tons of shelves. I need a library more than an office. What a delicious thought - a room to snuggle into to read. {sIgH!}
All the while, Jesus Calling has been by my side. That little book is better than a breakfast of Wheaties! And better than any book, is Jesus Himself. He's never left me. At times, I drifted...but He woos me back. He's my true "voom."
I hope to be around more and would like to raise a glass to each of you. Here's to a NEW year - let's all get our voom on!
6 comments:
Glad your back Vava. I missed you!
Your Guy
it's good to have you back, sweet vava!
all will be well... you can ask me how, but only time will tell ♥
ahhhh...."your guy" left you a comment....what a jewel!!
I too am thrilled you are back
xoxo
So glad to hear you are getting better. I noticed there is an app for our phone of Jesus Calling....can wait to download it.....love you Ceci
Oh, I don't think it's possible for Vava to be without Voom, but I'm glad you're feeling like your hope-filled self again! Yes! Let's all get our voom on! It's going to be a good year. xoxo
P.S. I'm so glad you're blogging again. I love your blog!
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