I have put my body thru a lot over the last few days. And I know it will take some time to recover. I don’t care for this second degree exhaustion. I’d rather just be exhausted, rest, and move on with life. But, this being in a weird degree of exhaustion has never been a place that I am comfortable with.
This state is how I found myself today, on a beautiful beach, staring at my family, with tears streaming down my face.
When well rested, I can keep in perspective that kiddos grow up. This is no secret.
When well rested, I can make it an intentional mind frame, to stay positive on all our time together, with all the love and laughs we share.
When well rested, I can be logical and know that although things are changing, I’ll never really lose my babies.
When well rested I am excited for them to chase their dreams and find the path that God has for their lives.
But today I am not well rested. And today all the emotions that I keep in their tidy little places slammed in to me like the waves rolling in on the lake. My family, my babies, my reason for living, all right in front of me. And in a few months, this scene will be missing two. By then I’ll be rested and I’ll be strong. I am so proud of my kiddos! They are wonderful people, and not just because they are mine.
Tonight I am thankful for the amazing privilege of being Momma to these kiddos and wife to this hubster. The pieces of my heart are right here in one picture ❤
Momma's Silver Lining 