Keeping the Faith

Months. Yes, it’s literally been months since I’ve written a blog. It’s not because I haven’t had anything to say, because that is NEVER a problem. Saying things with perspective and positivity? That’s another story.

So here I am, at my favorite time of year: COLLEGE FOOTBALL SEASON! (GO NOLES!) My favorite team is of course on a path to defend and repeat last year’s National Championship, which makes for an exciting time here in Tallahassee. I am looking forward to much fun, friends and football over the next 4 months. However, I don’t work for FSU or the team and I’m not married to a coach. So what I personally am working towards is, improving my life and my family. This is a tough challenge. My husband and I have faced so many challenges the past couple years, but I think we are now on the right path. We still have challenges like everyone, but we are finally moving forward, and implementing long-term strategies that will strengthen us and our marriage.

After a year of unemployment he is working again, however it’s been 400 miles away for the past four months, and counting. During that time, his daughter graduated high school, I had shoulder surgery and his son started high school, just to name a few things.  I had to leave the state 3 times to even spend a few days with him. Sure it’s a strain emotionally and of course financially, but alas we finally turned to a third party to help us with the latter. Here’s the kicker, we are both in our 40’s, we should have developed a better grip on adulthood and money by now right? Wellllll, things don’t always work that way. 

However, like most things, it can change and be fixed; it just takes some soul-searching and willingness to make and accept some tough decisions. Reality bites, there is no doubt, but in the long run, I believe only good will come from it. Why? Because I have this never-ending faith that things will work out (THANKS MOM). This faith has developed not only from my Catholic upbringing, but from the also never-ending love, faith, and support of my family. 

It’s instilled so deep, that no matter how awful I might think things are, they manage to somehow always work out. Yes, Mother was right, as always! Sometimes, we just need to be reminded of it.