10 things I’m grateful for today - even though its a sick day! (both kids AND Eugene are sick.)
1. I am so thankful that I was spared from whatever bug they all caught so that I have the energy and capactiy to wholeheartedly care for them and tend to their sicky needs.
2. that I was able to sneak out this morning sans kids after Eugene came home from work (and before he took his post-shift nap) to go grocery shopping and get myself a venti iced starbucks DRANK (FUEL!!)
3. For the blessing of TV!!!!! And Daniel Tiger. (“when you’re sick, rest is best! rest is best!” he says) And Leap Frog. and that it serves as just something to distract Asher with from his sickness woes and allows me to have some time to make food and take care of the baby. (He pretty much asks to be held constantly whenever he is sick.. so this is my saving grace!)
4. The fact that they both napped at the same time (right now!) giving me some respite from the chaos to read, pray, drink coffee and recharge for the rest of the day!
5. The shotglass that Eugene got at some pharmacy conference that serves as the perfect cup to give Asher his tylenol mixed in with some green juice in (only way he will take the meds!) haha
6. The fact that their fevers mean that they have an immune system that is strong and active and fighting against whatever bugs there may be. So sad to see them all fever-ish but so thankful that this means that God has granted them the gift of health! Always so thankful.
7. For more than 5 hours of sleep last night. Recently I’ve been feeling so restless at night and have had such a hard time sleeping (been averaging about 4 hours and its been killer...) but so thankful that for some reason I was able to fall asleep right away for the first time in weeks and slept almost 6 hours to be fueled and ready to take on today.
8. For God’s grace that sustains and strengthens and brings joy even in days like today! And how they help me to fight against the temptation to complain (or to fall into the pit of self pity — they somehow only get sick on the weeks that Eugene is gone for work..haha) but to really see even mundane tasks of caring for my family as an opportunity to worship Him with my heart and actions!
9. For iced caramel macchiatos! (It deserved its own post today. Thanks for making me happy, CM. ILY.)
10. Reminders and encouragements in God’s word!
"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble” (Psalm 46:1).
“Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of faing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me!” (Phil 4:11-13)
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