Can't Get Past the Summer Blues

I am at a loss, unable to shake the summer blues and this mild sense of despair.  Usually, it is my calm demeanor which anchors my thoughts and outlook on life, but this past week has been confusing, if not alarming.  While only a glimpse, I see how mental health issues can be destabilizing.   I know I need to focus on abundance, gratitude, adventures of life; yet I am plagued with a constant melancholy and lack of interest.  My prescription is to journal, walk, meditate -- the key to recovery is gratitude. 

Today is Mae's birthday.  We'll go out to dinner with Marianne and Thad's family.  Tomorrow is the 4th of July.  We invited my extended family.  

 

Summer Blues, Dillon Beach

I have been exceptionally melancholy the last few days.  Whether a short phase or something much longer, its unclear how I should respond.  I feel as if I can cry at almost anytime, and while it is uncomfortable, at least I know I am alive.  Nothing in particular set if off, however, I have felt overwhelmed with parenthood recently.   Parenthood never seems to end. 

I had a nostalgic time at Rich Mourey's retirement gathering.  I especially liked seeing his Coast Guard housing, similar to housing at the Naval Postgraduate School. 

Our Felton cabin sold.  We moved on our anniversary.  Philip drove the U Hail back, while Pearl and I signed documents at escrow.   We have been seen so many houses in Roseville, Rocklin, Antelope, and West Sacramento -- as an exchange.
 

Our extend family trip to Dillon Beach was nice.  Everyone got along well.   Mae and Elias had a good time.   Caleb, Philip, Sarah, and Chris joined for at least part of the weekend.  I enjoyed the walks on the beach.  Katie and Mae played lots of Ping-Pong.  Pearl, Arlene, and Shirley made puzzles, while everyone watched Women's World Cup soccer.  We celebrated Philip's birthday.

We invited the Toy extended family over for July 4th. 

Melancholy blues ....   the mind is a tangled web.