I keep wondering when the day will come that I can just sit at home and do nothing. Unfortunately with four children, that day does not seem to ever arrive. Since summer started I have had something going on daily. First the trip I took, then the week long camps both Jacob and Victoria participated in. Last weekend I went to the women's retreat. We have swimming twice a week, weekly appointments, and many other things. Just in the last week Jacob and I were both sick and then Charles' mom and grandmother come for a visit. It was a wonderful visit, but I am exhausted.
One thing I have learned through it all is that I can manage. Daily I reflect on Philippians 4:13 and 1Corinthians 10:13. He is my strength and will not put more things on my plate than I can bear. There are some days (many actually) that I am not sure how I am going to make it through the day, but I make it through (often with much prayer).
I have to say I really dislike being a single parent. I am grateful that I do have an amazing husband that will be home in 3 more months to help out. Until then I face each day as it arrives. If I look at the scope of the full 6 months it is too overwhelming, but taking one day at a time, I feel like I can I can manage. Thank God for email. I remember the days without, I am grateful that is no longer the case.
So I will continue to face life as it arrives. I know there are not very many chances to catch my breath right now. I do however know that I will grab every opportunity that arises to take a time out and enjoy a bit of time to myself (even if it is at 1 in the morning).
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