A Quick Recap

I know it's been nearly a month since I last updated. During that time I have had an employee go out on maternity leave, leaving me as the only qualified person to see ALL of her clients for the next three months, I have had to prepare for a national conference presentation for next week, I have interviewed people to fill another vacancy, all while trying to keep up with my four jobs at the CED, and still be a decent wife and mother to my family. I am absolutely swamped at work. I feel like I cannot keep my head above water. Oh, and yesterday I had to see a client at an alpaca farm. Yeah, in central WV, who knew?

Needless to say, I am completely tapped out. Spiritually, emotionally, physically, and mentally. This time of year is the WORST for my fibromyalgia, as I cannot tolerate the dampness, swings in weather temperature, and general change to colder weather. By the time I get home in the evenings I am exhausted and in a lot of pain. And the things I want to get done, like update this blog, fall completely by the wayside as I try desperately to keep my household running and give the last of my energy to Morgan.

I am not trying to throw a pity party here, just keeping it real. I have started back on a regular exercise routine to hopefully help me lose weight and have better mental health. Exercise is also the best thing to help my fibro. This weekend we are heading to Webster Springs for the annual making of apple butter. I am looking forward to relaxing a bit. Sunday I am off to Washington DC for the week and my presentation. Then a couple quick weekends before an entire week of relaxation over Thanksgiving. I cannot believe next Monday is November 1st. My goodness, where has the year gone?

I have been keeping Morgan's website updated, so head over there for some VERY cute pictures of her and what she's been up to lately. And until next time, bear with me as I try to get back on track before the busy holiday season. Stay tuned for apple butter pictures!