Putting Things Into Perspective
by Amanda on April 6, 2010
This morning I had the most happy of happy news that made all my concerns instantly disappear. Isn’t it amazing how one little sentence can make everything else fall into a heap of nothingness? All the petty worries of an everyday life can be squashed with one teeny word.
Today I found out that there is going to a be a new baby girl in my family and seeing as the last one is now 18 yrs old, it’s pretty exciting. There has been a lot of surprise news in my family in the past couple of months and as wonderfully exciting as it is, it makes living abroad that little bit rougher on the soul.
When I moved to Canada I knew that being apart from my family was going to be the hardest part of my new life. That has remained to be the case and I imagine will continue to be my biggest struggle. Hearing news that there is a new baby girl on the way and an engagement to celebrate over the phone means that you don’t get to jump up and down with your loved ones, that you don’t get to give the congratulatory hugs and that you miss out on all those little planning conversations.
It’s something that I am learning to deal with albeit slowly and with heavy heart.
Despite it all, hearing the words “we are having a girl” knocks every daily complaint into a quick paced reality check. Everyday botherings that caused me grief only a couple of minutes before became pointless pieces of dust and my face became an instant beacon of happiness.
I think I will now go check out some baby love in these happy places.
What are you thankful for today?
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Hummm … My health going better, and the day spent by the sea that gave me fresh air ! I’m feel happy for you and this new baby coming ;o)
congrats! it must be tough to be away but think it’s great that it doesn’t take away from the celebration. random . . . But right now I’m totally grateful for divey breakfast pit stops that stil serve runny eggs | breakfast food after 11am! : )
I’m glad your health is going well Catherine! Mm sea air is what I need.
Allyn, yes, it’s totally a happy moment no matter where you are.
haha @ runny eggs.
Bless! What wonderful news!
I am thankful for similar things today: my dear friend who gave birth last week to a beautiful baby boy, Zachary. And my first ever boyfriend, who got engaged last weekend to his wonderful girlfriend. Happy times!
That is wonderful, congratulations! It’s hard when happy things become a little bit sad because you are far away from the people you love. I’m sending hugs.
congrats!!! being an aunt is just the best!
wonderful news! I know exactly what you mean about missing the family group hug times….it can be really tough can’t it? I’m missing a massive family wedding back in England this coming weekend – not happy!
Congratulations, that is wonderful news!!
I know what it’s like being away from family during these times. It has taken me 15 years to really not feel it so much… Congratulations
Kate, how exciting! Babies, babies!
Thanks Alli, Charlane and Jen Lynne.
Suzie, it’s tough. I will probably miss 3 friends’ weddings this year. I’m going to try really hard to get back there for them but it’s unlikely at this point.
Ange, 15 yrs is a long time!
We all just need to win the lotto so that we can have homes in both countries!
So exciting! I understand how difficult it is to be away – I’m no where near as far as you are, though. It doesn’t matter much, really – more than 1000 miles and it’s still far enough that you can’t just go. I haven’t seen my new nephew yet – he’s 5 months old.