I am Glad

That the Lord has sent me a wonderful and inspiring friend.

That being sick has allowed me some extra time to read and ponder some important things.

That my little boy has climbed into bed with me the past 2 afternoons and snuggled up for a nap.  He rarely naps, and cuddle sessions in my bed are usually rowdy affairs.  It was so nice to just snuggle.

That I could make a chart of how I would like the day to go and know that my kids will do their best to follow it even though I am asleep in bed.

That just when my thoughts were turning very negative because I didn't feel like my husband was giving me the "get well" treatment I gave him, my friend from Vegas called and we had a long and thought-provoking conversation.

That I'm reading the book One Thousand Gifts, and being changed by it.

That I am learning to separate worth and performance.

That I was able to drag myself from my sickbed at 6am to take the youth to the temple this morning.  It was not easy.  I prayed that the angels would once again watch over my children at home.  I prayed that my sick stomach would not cause any embarassing emergencies during the temple trip.  I prayed that I would be able to endure. 
 By the fifth initiatory name, I was ready to curl up in a ball on the floor, but I made it through.  Mercifully, the kids got done early so I didn't have to wait for them.  Something snapped me to alertness on the drive home as my mind began to drift.  I was prompted to sing along to the music in order to stay awake. 

I came home to safe, happy kids. The embarassing emergencies didn't start until hours after I got home

And when I got home, I was able to rest.  and read.  and snuggle my babies. 

and think of my blessings.