Day 42:
I am grateful that these two women challenged my thoughts of the future and my new found freedom that is hurling toward me at light speed. Meet my sister and her betrothed, Karis...soon to be wed in August. They offered me the opportunity to stay at their luxurious home for 2 weeks to watch over their huge garden in DC while they were on their honeymoon. Although very tempted, I, of course, had to remind them that I have a job, 2 cats, 2 kids, and a garden of my own...Oh, and a job! We laughed and joked about the events in our lives, the upcoming nuptials, and a vast array of other things.
It was only after I got off the phone that I realized, breathlessly, that I could actually start planning just such getaways as my daughter gets older. It suddenly occurred to me that I am that close to the end of the forced sentence I have lived under my ex's control for so very many years...a decade in fact. Could it be true? Could I leave the state and not have to "check in" with the man who tore my life apart? Holy cow....it's finally happening...I am regaining my freedom.
So, to dip my toe in the water I quickly planned a 4 day trip with my teenage daughter in tow to Michigan on the Lake Express Ferry. Oh, certainly not something as glamorous as I hope for the future, but an adventure none the less. One of many to come.
Next, stop...time to upgrade my ailing laptop so I can continue to work efficiently and still travel....time to spread my wings. Oh yeeeaaaaaahhhh! Momma has been cooped up WAY too long! Time to do a canon ball in the deep end!!! Ladies...Thanks for reminding me that the water is fine...jump!
I am grateful that these two women challenged my thoughts of the future and my new found freedom that is hurling toward me at light speed. Meet my sister and her betrothed, Karis...soon to be wed in August. They offered me the opportunity to stay at their luxurious home for 2 weeks to watch over their huge garden in DC while they were on their honeymoon. Although very tempted, I, of course, had to remind them that I have a job, 2 cats, 2 kids, and a garden of my own...Oh, and a job! We laughed and joked about the events in our lives, the upcoming nuptials, and a vast array of other things.
It was only after I got off the phone that I realized, breathlessly, that I could actually start planning just such getaways as my daughter gets older. It suddenly occurred to me that I am that close to the end of the forced sentence I have lived under my ex's control for so very many years...a decade in fact. Could it be true? Could I leave the state and not have to "check in" with the man who tore my life apart? Holy cow....it's finally happening...I am regaining my freedom.
So, to dip my toe in the water I quickly planned a 4 day trip with my teenage daughter in tow to Michigan on the Lake Express Ferry. Oh, certainly not something as glamorous as I hope for the future, but an adventure none the less. One of many to come.
Next, stop...time to upgrade my ailing laptop so I can continue to work efficiently and still travel....time to spread my wings. Oh yeeeaaaaaahhhh! Momma has been cooped up WAY too long! Time to do a canon ball in the deep end!!! Ladies...Thanks for reminding me that the water is fine...jump!
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