Today I took Angelica on a mommy daughter trip to Home Depot to choose succulents. She chose two cacti. I chose 3 mini succulents to go in one pot.
Craig leaves again soon and will be gone for almost 2 whole weeks, with one brief trip home in the middle. My father-in-law is coming to help out and keep us company. However, I know at some point I will have to handle Craig’s absence on my own. He has so much travel to do for this job! The problem is I’m not on a medication regimen that works and I don’t feel well enough throughout the day to get by on my own with my daughter. I just started lithium, and so far I’m exhausted and no better off mentally.
Military life is hard. It’s a sacrifice. I miss Craig so much when he’s gone, and I struggle without him. I’m grateful for my father-in-law coming, but I hate burdening him and causing him and my mother-in-law to be apart. I realize if I wasn’t bipolar this would all be easier. Being mentally ill and having a spouse in the military is extremely difficult.
I am however currently loving a military benefit available to dependents. The MWR Digital Library is chock full of goodies I just love. Books, magazines, craft guides and more. I intend to spend more time on it. It’s a wonderful resource. I hope spouses are availing themselves of it.
Well this is my life update. Next I will be posting some recent abstract paintings and other things, but first I wanted to update you all on life in general.
Life at Home 