I don't know about you, but it has been a heck of a week! I've never been so happy to see a weekend, and this weekend is a long weekend break for me! I am going to start with the bad, but end with the good....
Everyone knows by my ugly Facebook posts that my wedding rings magically disappeared from the teacher's lounge bathroom on Monday. By fault, I left them resting on the sink after I washed my hands. I don't know how many people asked me if they could have fallen down the drain...well the answer is there is no way! The drain is caged in by a stopper so that only tiny things can get into the tiny holes that the drain has. Then, someone asked if they could have been pushed over into the trash can...well an hour and a half after I realized I'd left them there ( on the sink) I went to the bathroom in a panic and dug through every single piece of trash...yuck, I know! So, at this point, someone took them and probably sold them, unless their fingers are a tiny size 4.5. I apologize for being so ugly about it, but I am very OCD about things and where I place things, I know I left them there, there isn't a single doubt in my mind. The thing that bothers me the most, is knowing that an adult had to take them, adults that work in a school and teach children to NOT take things that don't belong to them. While I would like to always see the good in everything, it's hard to see the good in this situation.
A person made a lovely comment on my wall, reminding me that while someone can steal an object that identifies my marital status, they certainly can not steal the love I share with my husband, and they definitely can not steal the memories of my wedding day. A comment, that was eloquently written, and true to the core. While my head hangs low because I'm hurt that someone would steal, my heart only hurts for the person who has learned how to take out of greed. They can take an object that I certainly can't afford to replace, but they can't steal the love that the rings are based upon. Thank you for the reminder :)
Secondly, I would like to thank my wonderful family and friends for trying to make my birthday special even when I was a cranky butt all week long, literally, a cranky butt! My husband tried to take my mind off things by offering to take me to the movies or out to dinner while I sulked around the house, mad that I put this situation upon myself. Poor guy, but I did have a lovely dinner at Ruth's Chris in Wilmington on Thursday night, even if my poor fellow forgot his wallet (can we catch a break here), thanks to mom and dad for helping us out, or else we would have been washing dishes all week long, haha! I am overjoyed by the amount of love that I receive from my family, they are always so thoughtful! I can't forget my friends either...my friend Brittney brought me a super yummy cupcake, my friend Hannah sent me a card and a painted card from her 2 year old daughter, along with her daugher singing happy birthday, so sweet! My sister in law sent me a beautiful blouse! And my two other best friends, Carma and Lauren, also sent me sweet cards and gifts. I can not thank you all enough for being so kind and thoughtful!
That, folks, is what life is all about, through bad times and good times, you always have your family and close friends to remind you that you are always loved!
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