Not Feeling Well

As a stay at home mom, getting sick is the last thing I want to do. I am responsible for making sure everything runs smoothly in our home. When I don't feel well, it brings everything to a stop. Since my husband works and we don't have family nearby, it is hard to get the rest I need because I am keeping up with our younger three kids (ages 4, 2, and 1). They always seem to have the most energy when I'm not feeling well. I wish I had half the energy that they have, especially when I am sick.

If you follow my blog, you know that I enjoy doing crafts with my kids. It takes them away from watching TV. When I don't feel well, doing crafts with them is something I just don't have the energy to do. So when I am sick we end up watching movies, reading books, and cuddling on the couch all day.

Why am I telling you all of this? I woke up this morning with some kind of stomach bug that has me sitting in my husband's recliner most of the day so far. I have managed to give our three little ones breakfast and then after that I declared movies and cuddles. So far they seem on board with this idea. Hopefully it keeps up so I can get a little rest. Where we live, there is apparently a few versions of the stomach bug going around. I had one version of it less than 2 weeks ago. As you can imagine, having a stomach bug for a second time within two weeks is not fun. Send prayers that I get better soon, and that nobody else gets sick here.

This is where my faith in God plays a huge part in my life. While I may be feeling weak, God is my source of strength. I know He will heal me and I will be feeling better soon. He will give me the energy I need to still be the best mom I can be, even while I am not feeling well. 

God is the healer of all things. I am not sure what is going on in your life, but I pray that these verses (the images are not mine) encourage you and bring a little bit of peace to your life. Keep the faith, hope, and love in all things.