Catching Up, Being Down

I am writing from my phone which is laying sideways on my bed, and so am I. This is where I have been most of the day.

Yesterday I was so excited to have an actual high energy day - eating was good,  got in dance exercise and an adventure out to eat with preston, my 3 big kids and preston parents. It was a really good day with so many awesome accomplishments.

Today my body has told me it has had enough. A day and a half of lots of extra activities is my limit apparently.

From past experience I have learned to listen to my body.  If I don't,  I know it will force me to listen and then I know that struggles and side effects will be even worse.  It is a good thing that I have learned this because I have learned to help my body heal,  better and faster, when I do have down days.

I wouldn't trade the good hours and days for anything. I know that I am going to need to figure out how to pace myself on the good days so hopefully the down days won't be so bad.

This time things are so different,  every day and every week it is anyone's guess , there is a pattern emerging,  but even the intensity of that pattern is in constant flux. Even though every day is different, many things stay the same - trying super hard to keep a positive attitude, friends who extend help and kindness, kiddos who are always willing to help with anything big or small,  my sweet husband who is patient, kind, supportive and so loving,  and esp Heavenly Father who continues to shower is with blessings,  tender mercies and miracles.

All of these things,  and so many more,  are my sunshine on these down days that can be so hard. Sunshine comes in many ways. Can't have rainbows without sun and rain. Rain brings nourishment and refreshes, sun brings warmth and healing.  If I can remember these precious truths,  hopefully the down days will just be a moment and the good days will shine brightly to keep me going in the right direction.