ludington – reviving emily

These times are hard, where I want to write with every ounce of my being – even ache sometimes, but I still cannot. I have sat for hours since my last post. Nothing has come to fruition. Something changed today and I could not be more grateful.

I finally feel able to breathe. We arrived in Ludington last night. After nearly two weeks of constant working or therapy/IOP, I am free. I have 5 more days of bliss coming my way. I am excited to have a week of fishing, boating, reading, hammocking, exploring the beautiful parks here, shopping in town, blogging, and time with family.

Of everything that will happen this week, I think I’m most looki by forward to writing again. This has been a huge part of my life for nearly 4 years and I am ready to be back. I have some really good/interesting things to share and you’ll be hearing more about it all soon!

*written yesterday and it wouldn’t post*

I’ve been MIA for a bit now because I’m up at Vacation Lane. We go home today since I work tomorrow morning (plus Olympic Trials!), so I decided to write about all of the fun things I’ve done. I’ll probably add in some pictures later once I get back to my laptop.

Took pictures of gorgeous sunsets every single night
Caught a bunch of fish. I named them all after people in the new testament. Meet John the Bass Fish (worked out perfectly, I know)
Went tubing and killed it, as per usual. I stayed on for around five minutes and never fell off, even with huge waves, wind, and my dad doing everything he could for it to happen.
Bought a hammock and spent tons of time in it
Went shopping and purchased a sweatshirt and some super secret surprise gifts
Took some senior pictures for my brother. He wasn’t exactly willing, oh well
Found a toad who sat on my shoulder (and Abby’s) for a good ten minutes
Spent time with the sweetest 12 year old. We played on the equipment that I grew up with (see saw, merry-go-round, slide), talked a ton, sat in the hammock, watched sunsets, looked at the stars, etc
Watched the night sky two days in a row. I love how we can see everything since there’s not light like where I live. I saw at least 15 shooting stars
Studied God’s word, especially while mocking.
Bandaged my thumb a thousand times. Blech
Took lots of photos but not as many in past years
Slurpees and Wesco popcorn
Became pro at making Jiffy Pop
Caught Pokémon bahaha
Boat rides with laughs, beautiful sights, frigging huge houses, and lots of waves