I’m sick, the kids are sick and since it has been a mere two weeks from our last bug bout and a dragging two months since I’ve had a husband for myself and a father for my children, I find myself exponentially wearier by the hour. Everyday I fight the growing inclination to board a plane and fly to Pakistan or some other exotic place for a little R & R. I’m naturally optimistic but yesterday I realized how steeply my attitude has descended over the last few weeks. Positive thinking, look on the bright side, find the silver lining, the glass is half full of lemonade!
So last night as I cleaned the kitchen for the umpteenth time, while my teeth chattered from fever with chills, because who else was going to clean the kitchen, I experienced a sincere moment of PMA (positive mental attitude). There it was in the middle of my floor—color, vivid and beautiful color. My PMA went a step further. Fresh fruit, fresh vegetables, whole grain bread! I wasn’t a total failure as a mother! And look! Even though there was a Crunch bar in the pile, it hadn't been opened!
Things are definitely looking brighter.
7 comments:
Congratulations on the PMA! Hang in there! I'm sure you're doing better than you think (as that lovely pile illustrates). Don't worry about cleaning too much - something's gotta give. You haven't asked for advice or encouragement but there it is. You can do it! I'm sorry you are sick, I think that must be the worst part of being alone - there is no one to take care of you when you need it most. Like I said, hang in there! (Call your RS Pres too or one of the Heiners to take your kids or something.) Asking for help is what I had to learn when Joe was gone. Good luck!
Sorry . . . that sounds terrible. Your kids are cute, though. You always have that . . . right? Being sick is the pits.
I'm so sorry you are sick!! You sure do need your husband back, so he can give you some TLC and let you rest and get better! you are a great MOM, don't let things get you down!! :)
Hahaha Heather, I love the pile on the floor! You do need a dog! Get Better...Were coming and so is your hubby! Love ya
Heather, you amaze me, your so tough and such a great mom. We love you guys. We're praying for your fam, hopefully Doug is done soon, for both of your sakes!
Heather,
You could be Erma Bombeck reincarnated, if we believed in such things. Thanks for the laughs!
Dad
Love you, Heather! That is hilarious and hits home. Hope Doug gets to join you guys too. Remember if you're looking for somewhere "exotic", you have good friends in China. :)
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