Day 12

What I did:

Yesterday was a tough day. One of my foster sisters is in the final stage of pancreatic cancer. I went to visit her in the hospital about an hour away, stroked her arm and told her what she meant to me. She opened her eyes here and there and said a few words. It was good to see the network of family and friends there to support her in these final days. That took a lot of wind out of my emotional sails, and I developed a horrible tension headache driving home with the sun in my eyes.

I came home, went to the grocery store and cooked supper for the kids. I didn't really follow the eating plan I had originally had for the day, neither did I even print a list to accomplish.

By the time the kids were home, I was resting my eyes, trying to get rid of the headache, which worked to a point. Later, I was able to help Shelli with her online application for school, but we still have quite a way to go. Shelli took the little one home with her for a sleep-over, and I fell into bed, after spending some time praying and having devotions.

What I learned:

Some days are better than others. I am sad, naturally, and days like yesterday show that there is a time to just step back, take a break, and rest. God created every range of emotion in us, and there are times we just need to say, "It is as important for me to go to a place "apart" to regroup and allow Him to refresh my soul and body". That's what I learned yesterday.

Until Tomorrow~~~Elizabeth