Exhaustion
I havent taken the time to write about myself yet, and Im starting to pay the price. Im exhausted from the trips to the doctors; trying to keep Bens spirits up; trying to be a good Dad for he and Madie; trying to be a good husband for Melinda; trying to take care of my own mental well being.
Its much easier to be Dad and to take care of everyone else than it is to take time to focus on me. I keep saying Im going to put a call into a counselor, but I dont have the energy. Maybe tomorrow. Maybe Monday.
For now, Ill turn to old stand-by depression fighter - ice cream.
Posted by
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04:48:03
Hang in there, Dean. If you and Melinda need or want us to give you two a little reprieve, please let us know. We’d be happy to watch/entertain Ben and Madie or do whatever else might help. We’d even come over and watch the kids so that you two could take a nap or have some quiet time. As difficult as it is, you need to take care of yourselves so that you have enough energy to contine to care for your family and one another. Let us know…
Love,
Tara and Neal
Just now figuring out the "blog" thing. This is great. We are picturing everyone with lots of good energy in our prayers. Zoe has added Ben to her classroom prayer list. (She’s at Catholic school.) Glad to hear you are working w/ some homeopathic stuff. I do want to urge some counseling for you…this is a long road, and you will be better off airing out as you go. How about planting some bulbs in a little garden designed by Ben…they have some great stuff online or mail-order. Something to see in the spring.
Glad to know about your bank acct. Just promise some of the money buys ice cream and silly string, not just boring old medical stuff. Sending so much love, Abby, Joe, Zoe, Cecilia, and Sophia
Dean, If I can help I certainly will. We can always get another "game night" or something set up if you guy s want. Let me know what I can do.
It is a fantastic feeling when looking through your blog, i will be here everday!