Coming Out of the Dark: My SearchWarp Mug and Other Stuff
Posted: Sunday, February 13, 2011
by Teresa Ortiz
Freelance writer/Speaker
A little over one year ago, we packed up our belongings and moved to California. During this time, life has been interesting and challenging - who knew it would take so long to feel settled?
Among the many things missed, were the times I spent writing and teaching. Some of you may be thinking, "Who is this chick, is she a new member of SearchWarp"? Or, you might be thinking, "Dang, I thought she was gone for good". And maybe (hopefully) a few of you are happy when I sporadically stopped by over the past year.
Anyway, the time has arrived! We are in our own home again!! Over the past week, I have tried not to complain about all of moving and unpacking, the late hours and lack of sleep, or even the big bruise I have on my knee from slamming into the corner of my bed frame. Instead I am smiling and singing while thinking, I thought I threw this junk away before we left Oregon? And then came time to unpack the best room of all; the office.
What had been in the dark for so long - wrapped in swaddling clothes...Oops wrong story... wrapped in a piece of newspaper dated October 24, 2009, was my beloved SearchWarp mug. Excitingly, I moved deeper into the box! Everything belonging on my desk. AHH! I took a deep breath and glanced around the room. Though surrounded by clutter, I suddenly felt settled.
Now that I can be up and around at all hours of night, I can get back to doing what I love as often as I want - no worries of waking others. I'm so grateful that in the past few months I have been able to teach and write Bible studies; which is my first love, but now I have the added bonus of being able to write about everything else.
God has blessed me beyond measure; I have learned so many things - things I would have never learned any other way than being exactly where I have been in the last 15 months, 12 days, three hours, and two minutes. I might be off on the hours and minutes, but whose counting.
Many of these things I will share now that I have the time. My hope and prayer as always is that in some small way I can give hope and encouragement to at least one person.
All this to say, my SearchWarp mug has come out of the dark and is filled to the rim...and so am I.
Don't be silly, I washed it first.
Blessings to you! Teresa
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More commentsI agree with Marijo, you're on a roll! Welcome back Teresa.ha! Thanks Bruce!! It's great to be back. My little fingers are happy :-)
Hi Teresa, welcome back! Glad you've settled in and can get back to your routine. Where did you move to, in California?Hi Jennifer. Thank you! I am in LA County - It's a long way away from the country! I have moved from the country to the jungle! Blessings to you!
I love my SearchWarp mug too. :) Glad to have you back Teresa. Look forward to reading you!Hi Brianna! Thanks so much. By the way, your kitchen is amazing!!!
Hi Teresa the front page of SearchWarp never looked the same since you've been gone. But everything is back to how it was with your "mug shot" up there highlighted. Glad your back
Keep well
KacyHI Kacy! How are you? What a wonderful thing to say - thank you :-) I am excited to connect with old friends and make some new ones! So much has changed around here. Blessings! T
Hi Teresa.
Loved your story and love that you can now write to us all again! Must be a really great feeling to finally have your own space. Hooray!
Love,
DianneHi Dianne! Thank you, it feels great! So much room - We are enjoying our time. It has been over two years since we have been alone - can you believe it? The first year we spent apart entirely, this past year living with my mom - which was nice, but.... SO we are definitely getting reaquainted :-) Can't wait to catch up on your writing! More time to write means more time to read! Love you! Teresa
Welcome back, T! Glad you will be here more than just popping in now and then. I have missed you and your writings. I'm looking forward to reading about your experiences over the last couple years and how they have molded you. Wait, wasn't that you who made the cut for the National Roller Derby Squad??? I can hardly wait to hear about it! ;-)Oh dude! You don't even know that half of it. I just said my bruise came from my bed frame - it was really at Roller Derby practice! Why else do you think I have been so busy - my skate name is "Little T - sting like a B - Ortiz!Lorrie, I got so excited to respond to you, I put it in the wrong place! See below. duh!what a nerd. never mind.
It's amazing sometimes that things happen for unknown and scary reasons --or so it seems to us in the beginning. But it turns out that it was all for a very good reason indeed and and we learn things we never thought we would. I'm glad you're happy and ready to do some serious writing.
SteveHi Steve. So true! I think we just like knowing and their is comfort in the familiar. Thanks for being happy for me :-)
I am working on several things, so much has been going through my mind, it's hard to know where to start. I suppose it will start flowing soon! God bless!
Nice article Teresa. I am so glad that you are fulfilling your dreams and wish you well. That is a pretty cool mug, from some pretty cool people. May your cup runneth over.:-)Hi David. Thanks a bunch :-) Yes, a very cool mug, from some very cool people! Blessings to you!
I will have to travel to America and have an address for Bruce to send me the SearchWarp mug. Ahem! :-) Great to have the inspiration mug back on your table.Hi DM, Thanks for reading. Maybe someday you will :-) Thanks for reading and the comment. Blessings dear friend.
Hi Teresa, girlfriend U r HILARIOUS!!! I actually picked this article to read bcuz i wanted to see your "mug shot"!!! :)) what a newbie i am!! Unfortunately i wont be able to log-on for a while bcuz i am moving once again and dont have a computor! this is my son's! I also hate moving... looking forward to SOMEDAY?? being able to settle down again! It will be like "christmas" going thru all my boxes ive had in storage for about 4yrs. now and counting!! Anyhow Teresa... thank you for all the laughs n insight (and from your fans) in this short time! God Bless You and hope to be back soon?!Hi Sista from Cali - On the move again? I feel you. ha - Praying for God's leading and his best for you! Merry Christmas. I am glad that I can bring a smile to your face and help lighten your load if only for a few minutes :-)
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