Just three days before Christmas 2011, I moved into my new place! One of my co-workers had a modular home in town that he was not living in. He had been trying to sell it unsuccessfully, and I asked if he would consider renting to me. He said yes, and so I managed to pull Christmas together for my kids in 3 days. Moving, unpacking, wrapping gifts, cooking, putting up a tree..I was exhausted, but I managed (somehow) to pull off Christmas. I cooked a Turkey and the kids and I enjoyed being together in our own space. I was so grateful for the kindness of this man and his wife for giving me the gift of a normal life (as normal as it can be).
It was the best feeling in the world to be able to cook again, have my own things out of storage, have my children come and stay in a real home, and have a bedroom.
This year I am so thankful for the little things. I am still exhausted and fighting the depression badly, but I feel like I will overcome this hard time. I’m feeling like I’m putting one foot in front of the other.
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- Its very cozy
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- I have more space!
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- Kitchen
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- Waiting for beds
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- My livingroom
One Foot in Front of the Other - My Personal Journey 