If they haven’t figured it out already, people who think I am super organized and the epitome of peace will soon find out that I am quite the opposite…at least for the next two months.
I have two graduates this year – one from high school and one from eighth grade. They both attend the same small private school. Back in September, at the parents’ open house meeting at school, I volunteered my time and talent to be the “class mother” for both grades. I was told, “there’s not much required until the end of the year when they graduate” so I happily signed my name on the sign-up sheet.
December comes along and one of my daughters calls me and tells me that she is engaged. This is our first wedding. I am so excited for her and we start to make plans. Since she is a teacher and lives out of state, she decides on July 12 this year. I order mother-of-the-bride dress after mother-of-the-bride dress online and I return mother-of-the-bride dress after mother-of-the-bride dress at the store. All of the bride’s sisters and brothers (yes all of my kids) are in the wedding party. Colors. Caterer. DJ. Decorations. Bridesmaid dresses. I am distracted at work. I am distracted at church. I am distracted at home. I find myself thinking of little details pertaining to the wedding. All. The. Time.
May comes along and I remember, “I gotta give my graduates attention.” And then someone asks me, “Didn’t you sign up to be the class mother for 12th and 8th grades?” I was definitely not the epitome of peace at that moment. High school graduation is May 29. Eighth grade graduation is June 4th. Senior banquet. Senior trip to New York. Senior fun days. Reception after eighth grade graduation. Graduation dress for my daughter (just got it!). Graduation suit for my son (still don’t have it). Planning. Lots of planning. Emails. Text messages. Phone calls. Back and forth and back and forth.
Wedding. Graduation. My brain is on overload. My mind is spinning.
And then there’s everyday life…
May 17, 2014 at 2:40 am
Wow that’s a lot. Come August you’ll be bored 😉
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May 18, 2014 at 11:53 pm
I hope so, Dawn!
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May 19, 2014 at 4:57 am
😉
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May 17, 2014 at 7:35 am
I can imagine what you are going through. Take a deep breath.
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May 18, 2014 at 11:53 pm
Thanks Dear!
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May 17, 2014 at 8:16 am
Congrats to all and wishing you lots of stamina.
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May 18, 2014 at 11:54 pm
Thanks Cynthia! It’s all good. 🙂
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May 17, 2014 at 9:19 am
Wow — It exhausts my mind just to read about it, dear sister-in-Him! You can only live out THIS moment, and that is comforting — but definitely NOT easy. May our Dad give you His Strength, Peace and Wisdom — every moment! Prayer ascending …
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May 20, 2014 at 4:40 pm
Thank you so much Carleene! Doing better!
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May 17, 2014 at 4:42 pm
Wow! I’m exhausted just reading this! Something tells me you will do just fine! Congrats on all your special events
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May 20, 2014 at 4:41 pm
Thanks Nora for your confidence! And thank you for the congratulations!
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May 17, 2014 at 4:50 pm
Congratulations! I’m sure you will do just fine with everything. Just enjoy and keep us posted! 🙂
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May 20, 2014 at 4:41 pm
Thank you so much Dear!
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May 19, 2014 at 8:00 am
Wow, that is a lot 🙂 Congratulations and I hope all your events go happily 🙂
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May 20, 2014 at 4:42 pm
Thank you so much!
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May 20, 2014 at 10:36 am
That is a Lot, Luna! Congratulations for these happy times 🙂
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May 20, 2014 at 4:42 pm
Thanks Amy!
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May 23, 2014 at 9:00 am
I’m hyperventilating just reading about everything on your lists 🙂 Been there, doing that, with volunteering. Amazing the amount of time it can end up taking. I never had to juggle a wedding with it though. Yikes! Seriously, congratulations on everything. And don’t forget to breathe …
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