Anyone Know How To Stop Time?
Written by admin on February 9th, 2010It’s a gray day here, and I’m finding myself feeling a bit gray as well. Perhaps it’s been the thyroid all over again, seeing how the Levoxyl 75 mcg brought on palpitations and sleepless nights, then skipping medicine altogether for two days (on the doctor’s orders) made me a bit sluggish again, and now I’m leveling out again on 50 mcg. I think it’s akin to jet lag. 
Only I don’t have a fabulous T-shirt from anywhere. Just a messy house.
To brighten my day, I’ve worked on a few pins. I like this one, but what do you think? Michaela thought it seemed a little long until she saw it pinned to a black velvet dress. Then she said, “I do like it.” I’ll try to get a picture of it actually pinned to a black dress when the sun shines again.
I have visited all my house plants to see if they had anything to say to me that might cheer me up. The spider plant in the hallway is blooming right now. That was a huge help. (Mom, if you’re reading this, I love this plant. Thank you so much. Oh, and Oreo loves it too.)
I feel a bit out of control with scheduling these days. I have had more errands and appointments than I can count lately. A tire on the van decided to go bad the same day as I got my oil changed, so I spent two days visiting the garage last week. This week I have two vet appointments, one dentist appointment and the usual stuff. I’m not complaining, but when you work and homeschool, time off is precious with a capital P. It goes by fast. I must get grocery shopping done on those off days. I must also plan errands on my days off. And I consider my days off our big school days. It can be done, but if I let my scheduling fall by the wayside, then much goes by the wayside.
So this evening, supper will be easy. My boys all pitched in last night to straighten their rooms a little better and put their clothes away. (No, they don’t always put all their clothes away immediately and it drives me crazy.)
I’m about to sit down with my home notebook and my Charlotte Mason notebook and my bible and just try to wrap my mind around what I should be doing each day, and how. One of my prayers is often that the Lord would help me to order my days, because I don’t do such a great job of it when I wing it based on my own wants.
Michaela is working on a project for an art show this week, so I have to lend a bit of my focus to making sure she has what she needs for that today. And here it is 4:31 p.m. Where do the days go?
Anyway, I just knew that if I sat down for 15 minutes and told all of you about this that you’d understand.
Thank you.
for you to leave a comment, but you can also e-mail me at lynn AT thehealthyhomeschool.com
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of course we will understand, my friend!
the weather here has kept me a little blue, too. lots of clouds lately, and today we are having a snowstorm – up to 14 inches near lake michigan and about 8 further inland by us. pretty as it comes down, but not fun to drive in. plus, it will probably stick on the ground until april!
i have felt busier than usual around here, too, always trying to “catch up”. i had to ask my husband to take care of the kids last night so i could have 2 hours by myself with a cup of tea, a nice letter from my cousin, and some books she sent me. i always feel a little guilty, but it sure was nice and relaxing!
hope you get your meds all worked out and feel more like youself.
blessings to you, lynn!!
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Dear Lynn,
How easy it is to get caught up in the craziness that can be our lives. It is so hard at times to live a spiritual life in a material world. But you did the one thing that I don’t think we do enough. A journal, a Bible, and a little time to ask for guidance and direction.
I am relaxing for a few moments as it is too early to start dinner and I graded papers and posted grades until the wee hours of the morning yesterday. Prayer and meditation brings me closer to God and a sense of balance.
Hope things settle down for you,
Diane
PS: I love my pin. Thank you!
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I like that you takl to your plants. They do lift the spirits. So does having tea parties with pre-adolecent girls and playing fetch with puppies. If you don’t mind a tiny suggestion. I use two tinctures to strengthen the thyroid, mullien and lobelia. Drink 3 drops m and 1 drop l in a cup of warm water with a few dorps honey. Put 1/2 t. olive oil, 3 drops m, and 1 drop l in the palm of your hand and rub into the front of your neck. It can’t hurt you and will definitely help.
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Dear Lynn,
I’m so sorry you’ve had a tough time~I wish I could say that I did NOT know exactly how you feel, but I can certainly relate to the exhaustion and messy house
. I heard that the Brownies would clean things up if we left food out for them, but so far, no luck 
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I really like the pin; something dangling is always fun! And oh yes, my mom gave me a spider plant too, and it’s blooming.
I will be praying for you too, that the Lord will create peace order during this trial. He certainly knows how to remind us that this is not our real Home, doesn’t He?
Lots of love and hugs,
Marqueta
p.s. I haven’t tried whey and greens yet, but I bet it tastes better than “Perfect Food”! Ick!
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Lynn, your pin is very beautiful. I received mine-and I absolutely adore it. My plan is to sew a tote bag and attach the pin to it. I have 5 pet chickens and they are so much fun. I just brought my dad home from the hospital today so I haven’t been able to send you a proper thank you but I wanted to let you know that I did receive the pin and I am so pleased with it and the little box and tags. I hope you feel better soon!
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Sure do understand. One day at a time…. (hour by hour and minute by minute too!)
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lynn,
my thyroid sometimes makes me feel like time and my abilities to keep up with it are spiraling out of control, too. usually i’m overspent when that happens–i hope you get back to yourself soon! the pin is lovely. my favorite so far! may you enjoy this day the Lord has made.
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You have no idea how much I understand. I just wrote a post on the very same thing! Hope today is better for you.
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Oh, yes, we do understand. I hope it helps writing it all down. It is an essential step in taking time with the Lord and asking for His help to order your day. We are all in the same boat. I hope you feel better and that the sun shines soon.
Jenn
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Lynn, here’s a warm ~hug~ for you; I’d deliver it in person if that were possible! I so understand the desire to slow down time; when our health falters, the world beneath our feet continues to spin, and our responsibilities do not diminish. I know full well how exasperating it can be, but not feeling in control can be a blessing when we remember that the Creator of the Universe is also Sovereign Lord of our lives. “My times are in your hands.” What comfort in that phrase!
You chose the best remedy. To be still, and “seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” One of my favorite quotes states, “Do not worry about tomorrow….God is already there.”
May you find rest in His promises today!
P.S. I adore the pin. What a beautiful medley of trinkets. It makes me think of Italy, Botticelli, Vivaldi, and the Renaissance……..
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Connie, thank you so much! I knew everyone could totally relate. Whether we work or not, seems we all have things that pull hard on our time! Your get-away sounds very relaxing. I think we need it sometimes! And all that snow? Ohhh….
Diane M, the busyness of life — I know what you mean! And we received your package today! It was wonderful! Thank you so very much.
Michaela loves it all!
Ginger, Michaela and I sat in the floor tonight with Annie and played catch! It was very fun and relaxing. Thank you so much for the tip on the thyroid! I have mullein on hand. I love that plant! So pretty. I don’t think I have lobelia, but I’ll look. In the meantime, I think I’ll use the mullein. I was drawn to it before I got my diagnosis and felt I got some benefit from it, though I didn’t know what at the time. I wondered if my problem was related to my lymph nodes then.
Marqueta, thank you for the encouragment.
Life is certainly a procession of seasons. I cannot complain right now, but it’s just BUSY! Maybe my little garden elves would come in and clean if I left wild strawberries or something out? They used to have samples of greens and whey around here — I’ll see if I can find one to send you!
Dear Dana, thank you so much for ordering! I’m glad you like it. I have two pins that I love very much that I attached to my curtains at the pullbacks. Very pretty. I wish so much I could get some chickens. Thomas said he thinks we have room for one or two, so I’m hoping! I hope your dad is doing well.
Puffin-Hen, thank you for your comment. You are so right that it is day by day and hour by hour. Seems I’ve lost sight of that lately by looking at too much at one time. It helped to sit down and look at my notebook and be reminded of specific goals again.
Thank you, April! I have one favorite one day and another the next day. It’s difficult to undertsand — until your thyroid starts giving you problems — just how much the thyroid does!
MamaHen, so good to hear from you! I’ll be right over. I always get cheered when I visit your blog!
Jenn, thank you for your encouragment. It was windy today, but boy the sun was shining and it was so nice! You are right that we are all in the same boat. It’s nice to have such kind “co-rowers.”
Emily, thank you so much for the kind words of encouragement. It’s hard to get still sometimes. Even when I don’t feel like taking another step, sometimes my mind stays in a whir! It always feels good, though, to sit down and get quiet.
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Lynn,
I just found your website recently and just LOVE it! Wish you could pop in for a cup of tea. Anyhew, I wonder if you’ve ever taken evening primrose? It can help balance things out. My thyroid is challenging without it. It takes a few weeks to notice a difference, but just wondered if you’ve ever considered it.
Take extra good care,
Jen
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Jen, thank you so much! I’m glad you’re here and wish we could have tea.
Actually my current doctor, who’s very good, has me taking evening primrose twice a day. Since I’ve been under her care, I’ve felt much better, but I think the change in meds rocked the boat a bit. I went from generic levothyroxine to brand name Levoxyl. My TSH had climbed back up near 5, so she upped me to 75 mcg. HOWEVER, we are thinking that there was such a significant difference in brand name and generic that 50 mcg of the brand name will work for me and I may not need 75. Doesn’t it just take awhile to get all the knots worked out?! 
Thank you for telling me about the primrose oil. It confirms for me we are on the right path.
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Lynn,
I am sorry that this all has you kind of out of sorts…I hope all the errands come to an end…that really does make like come to almost a frantic pace…I really LOVE this new pin…I think the dangling parts make it that much more lovely.
I am glad that the change of meds seems to be evening out. I hope it stays that way and you feel better for A LONG TIME!
Wish I could bring you dinner!
Love,
C~
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Carrie, you are so sweet. I wish you could come over and we could cook dinner together.
I am feeling pretty good today. I surely cannot complain.
Love,
Lynn