Giving Thanks

I’ve been feeling overwhelmed lately. I am going to appointments sometimes 2 plus times a week, which means driving PJ to work with all the kids in the car or driving my mom to work. Because these appointments are lengthy, it also means calling someone to watch the other 2.

I have had this feeling of failure. I know I didn’t do anything to cause Sophia to have these medical issues but it’s still there. That, coupled with her not sleeping, I feel like I am losing my grip on the routine we have worked so hard to maintain.

In the midst of all this is thanksgiving tomorrow, so let me tell you how thankful I am…

I am thankful for my loving, supportive husband who lets me have some me time when I need it, and pushes through everything right along side me.

I am thankful for my beautiful children, who make each thing I do worthwhile.

I am thankful for my mom and sisters who help with my hectic schedule by getting me a vehicle while PJ is at work and watch the kids so I can run to an appointment.

I am thankful for my mom in law, who also watches the kids for appointments and for times when PJ and I need a break to go shopping or to a movie.

I am thankful for my friends who listen with a caring heart and an open mind.

I am thankful that no matter what I can call GaGa and she gives me the chance to yell, cry or just talk without judgment.

I am thankful that the Lord has given me this life and even though it seems hard right now, everything will turn out exactly the way it was meant to be.

I am thankful, so very thankful, for my support system. For each and every person who helps in each aspect of my life. From the people who help babysit, to the ears that listen (or read).

Hold your family/friends close to you this thanksgiving & give thanks for the little things.