About Me

As many of you can tell we are a busy family. We go through times where it's very difficult and feel that there's no way we can get through. However, I am blessed to be a Christian and I know that no matter what God is with me and my family and we will pull through. This past week I had a talk with God that I was at my max and I would appreciate it if he wouldn't trust me so much. Well, Jarika fractured her elbow that same night. God has much more faith in me than I do that's for sure! Thankfully, Jarika is getting treated and she will recover soon. Was it easy for me to face this? By in no means! I was stressed, a lot. I've had Addy on the brain for several weeks now watching her get sick over and over trying to get her healthy and we have to face the fact that Jarika may be facing another major surgery on her ankle, and now her elbow is broken! I fortunately have an awesome husband that is extremely supportive and we work as a team. Believe me, there are days when I am frustrated with our life, but it's our life and we are going to live it to the fullest. I'm often told "I don't know how you do it." You know what... neither do I but I do. Fortunately I have the patience of Job, seriously, I do. I don't sweat the small stuff and I look at challenging things that happen as "this is life". My dad always told me "It's not what happens to you, it's how you handle it." I believe this fully. This past week, honestly sucked. Sick kids and an injury are not fun but we got through. Scott and I both had to leave work early on Wednesday to get the girls where they needed to be. Not the most convenient thing but it worked out thankfully! I do have my down in the dumps times believe me! Friday night Jarika was being such a royal pain the butt (nice huh?) and I was so irritated with her! I knew she was hurting but the way she was acting was unacceptable. We had a talk about it and she straightened up but it still got to me! I do have times when I think that I am a horrible mother and have totally screwed up my kids, I know all moms feel that at times so I get over it and realize that that's not true. You do too, you know it! So all of you that have asked how I do it or do I ever take time for myself here's the only way I know how to answer. I do it because I have faith in our Lord who blessed me with this family. I will get through these tough times even though there I times I seriously doubt it. I honestly don't get a lot of "me" time but it's ok. I do spend time with my friends once a month for Bunco and have a blast. I have a full time job and I love it so that is time for "me" as well. It's definitely busy but it's what I do to help support my family. So if you ever wonder what you could do for me, just pray, maybe you can convince Him that I've had my fill for awhile!