This has not been a good week.
Writing
Stain of Corruption is coming very slooooowly, even though I have it pretty much figured out. I just can't gather the gumption to really focus on it, or much of anything else. M received its first rejection from an editor and it was super complimentary. She obviously enjoyed the book a great deal, just had a problem relating to M herself. That's all okay, it'll find the right home.
Life
It continues.
Our daughter added an unexpected complication to the 'what's gonna happen with Bill's job?' stressor. She's pregnant. Also unmarried, 21, and works part time at Dollar General. She and the boyfriend are very excited, but we're pretty much standing here gaping and numb - his parents, too, are shocked and reeling. These are super good, nerdy, goody-two-shoes kinda kids who need to grow up right NOW. I'm trying to remain upbeat, but it's difficult. While I have the utmost confidence in her ability to be a good parent, their financial situation is scary, and I don't know how much luck they'll have improving it. Plus, it's a mind-locking shock, at least for us.
House
Basement's looking good! Bill's started painting the floor and then the main part of that aspect of the remodel will be done. Still have some shelving to install, and ancient windows to replace, but they're simple jobs compared to all the concrete work he's been doing. Not much progress anywhere else, other than me doing some decluttering and prepping for the yard sale in May.
Health
All I want to do is eat and sleep. Preferably sleep. Spring always wreaks havoc on my sinuses, so I'm super clogged, but with all these life-upheaval things too... I just don't want to do anything. Well, anything but sleep. Haven't exercised, and while my diet hasn't been too bad, it certainly hasn't been great either. Gimme carbs and leave me alone.
Everything Else
There is no anything else. Only shock. And sleep. And what the heck are we gonna DO?!?!?
2 comments:
Hugs. It's such a tough time. It's not much consolation, but you and Bill have only recently gotten your finances to a better place, and you managed not only to survive but, in many ways thrive. The kids, can and will find a way, too. It's what people do.
It may be a small thing, but at least you want to sleep more than eat. ;)
Yay for Bill and the basement.
Oh, honey. I want to tell you not to worry, but I know that's useless. Now I wish I had gone the 2 1/2 hours out of my way last week to come see you. It's such lousy timing, but it's going to work out. At least they're excited about it. They could be devastated and fighting, but it sounds like they're standing together. Message me if there is anything I can do to help.
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