Taking a Break

 I'm giving myself a break from the chaos.  Every day is chaos around here.  I wake up before everyone else and give myself some prayer time.  Starting the day conversating with God helps prep for the rest of the day.  Then I get the kids up and we're all hitting the ground running until bedtime.  

This Saturday I watched my son's 9am game and then had to take my daughter to an event going on at the high school where she joined her dance company for a little show.  There were vendors to check out also.  Then at night we all relaxed by the fire.  It's nice to have a chance to unwind and chill.  I need to find more time to just stop.  The laundry is always there.  The dishes are always in the sink.  Crumbs everywhere.  Messes all over.  My attempt to get everything done is a constant failure.  I've stressed so much.  Then I remind myself that this is all temporary.  So the messes will be there until I get to it.  I'll get to what I can.  It's just too much.  My kids are also at a stage where they need my attention, physically and emotionally.  More than ever.  They are both going through things.  Hard things.  So, they need my attention more than the mess. 

On Sunday Franklin Graham came to our area with the Newsboys.  We are fans of Contemporary Christian music and have listened to the Newsboys for many years.  They put on a great show and Mr. Graham's message was well worth standing in the rain waiting to get in.  

My son is still dealing with migraines and had to miss the concert because of it.  We are trying all sorts of things to try and help and it sure breaks my heart.