Anna-thology

I'm still here, under a mountain of boxes!

Haven't really posted much lately, feeling the pressure of moving our household. Praying for energy and stamina right now. I'm finally recovering from my sinus infection - day seven of my antibiotics. I'm glad though, I didn't want to move sick. Moving is hard enough on it's own.

I'm super proud of Rob, he finished all of his reading for school. It's a huge accomplishment, considering over Thanksgiving break he was telling me he wouldn't get it done. He's taken 2 of his 6 finals, so he's almost there. We are leaving for his Mom's for the weekend on Friday, so I'm trying to accomplish a lot before then. And instead I'm sitting here blogging. :) but that's ok, it's my time for myself and that is necessary now more than ever. I feel like I get up and go until I go to bed right now, and still it may not be enough to get it all done. But we will, I'm sure.

This is kind of a touchy subject, but with the world the way it is, I feel even more compelled to tell you all about it. And since this is my blog - I will. I am reading a very interesting book. It's called "I Surrender All" by Clay and Renee Crosse. They talk about his struggle with pornography addiction and the rehabilitation of their marriage. Rob had heard an interview with Clay on talk radio and had asked for the book. Ironically, I'm reading it first, but I'm a fast reader. It's hitting close to home and I am thinking about our struggles in those first early years of marriage. I'm realize I wasn't alone in my hurt, and even more importantly I can see how God has blessed our marriage since Rob has learned to conquer his temptation. Especially in the intimate part of our marriage. We are very blessed and YES - monogamy is God's best, and God's best is considered the BEST for reason - if you know what I mean. Anyhoo, I'm sure there will be more to come on this subject since I'm only 3 chapters into the book.

Speaking of addictions - I'm missing my scrapping tremendously. :) I actually packed my 'fix' bag, so that I can get it out and play if I need to. So today's project (once Brea is down for her nap) is to start (gasp) packing (sob) my scrap cabinet. (oobah, oobah, I can do this!!!) Lots of stuff to pack, but that's the most frivolous thing still out, so I need to get started. Hopefully it won't be too atrocious. Off to pack and launder and pack some more!

PS - Here's the link to that book, if you are interested.