Things to come

Bitter, bitter, blowing winter (remember, we walk from apartment to cabin for running water privileges – sink, toilet and shower)… A weekend husband (Chad has been working in North Edmond for a couple of months now, staying at my mother’s through the week)… Then a flood of water, from bathroom to lake’s edge (who knows when in the day the pipe gave, but I didn’t discover it until 9:30pm)… Multiple, unsuccessful attempts at remedy of the piping (leaving us without any hot – sometimes any at all – water, for over a week in bitter, bitter, blowing winter)… Did I mention I was sick, too?

Yep, the past few weeks have been… well, let’s hope they’ve been unique. Fortunately, I had the entire week of Christmas as holiday – and this, together with some energy work, a decision to relocate to OKC, time with family, rest and yummy food has me back on track.
A move will provide not only more social stimulus, but widen professional possibilities as well. My work at St. Gregory’s has been a wonderful opportunity to establish myself in Oklahoma and contribute locally; but the work Chad has found is far more compatible, and I’m ready for a post with potential for growth – or at least generous application of my skill sets.

I've had to face disappointment in the decision - in myself, mostly. I so want to be the wild woman, un-phased and triumphant over cruelly cold days and a trial so modern as the break of a pipe; but I recognize, too, that the plumbing was a physical manifestation of my energetic imbalance – the “straw that broke the camel’s back”, propelling me in the direction of my ultimate good. Chad and I had actually discussed moving into OKC previously, but decided against it. Thank goodness for the universe’s “hints”, however, as I realize there are other facets of me that have been screaming to be recognized. I’m ready to revisit them and embrace my whole, vibrant Self once more; excited to settle in and discover the area.

We’ll be keeping our place in Shawnee, still planning to spend our days on the lake at some point; but there are apparently things between now and then for us to experience, and I accept the adventure. We welcome the opportunity of real estate investment, and envision many a cherished weekend on the water, as 31505 evolves into a beloved retreat.

I sense a sorrow at the loss of daily commune with the wild, but am invigorated by the idea of affecting simplistic change on an urban level. Picture a residential turbine atop a gold brick tudor!

There will be pictures to come, and stories to tell – but I ask for your prayers as we embark on this new chapter of our lives. I am ever thankful for my travelling companions, Chad and the four-leggeds - they allow me to explore every cove and crevice of an experience, but anchor me safely in welcoming love.

Happy NEW Year!