I'll be honest, there is a little of me that feels defeated that it is the end of July. My hopes for a carefree summer after such a rough year just didn't play out. What I need to remember is that we did have fun times, it's just that I don't have really little kids anymore. I think my kids would tell you they had a really fun summer, even if it wasn't lazy days of board games and family activities.
Heading into August also makes me realize how long the stress level has been so high. It was August last year when I truly began experiencing physical manifestations of my stress level because we were getting ready to move and Dad was deteriorating. Let's be honest, at no point in the last year do I feel I've been able to "let my guard down" and not be dealing with a stressful situation. I find myself wondering if things are ever going to feel calmer again, and that is a scary thought process.
On the upside, we've been enjoying absolutely beautiful weather this week, and that certainly helps to keep things feeling peaceful!
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