YES! and AGH!

So for the last 3 1/2 Days Arika has had a fever.

Day 1 -- she didn't want to do anything. She just laid there.

Day 2 -- She had a little bit more energy, was happy to just watch T.V., Lay on couch, read books, etc. Just chilled.

Day 3 -- Didn't want to sit still for anything. Faught tooth and nail, didn't really listen at all!

The Yes! part is that last night her fever finally broke. Thank the Lord! The AGH! part, is it seems that ever time after she is sick she is as ornery as can be! I think she just has to make up for the last couple of days and get her quota in! Hahahaha! Hard part is that she didn't sleep through the night for the last 2 nights! Jim and I are exhausted!
Oh well, such is life. We'll make it. So far no signs of any of the rest of us getting it! Thank you Lord!
Till next time!
Joy

A Tribute...

As much as I love being a mother and having a day to celebrate it. Yesterday was a struggle for me. Knowing somebody personally that isn't able to be a mom. It really made me pray for those who aren't able to be moms but want to sooooooo bad. Or for those who are estranged from or have lost a child or children. I sit here crying as I write these knowing that yesterday was such a painful day for some. I have days that I struggle with being a mom! But yet there are women out there who would give anything to be a mom. I need to remember to be thankful for what I have and that I can be a mom. So this post is a tribute to all the women out there who had a rough mother's day. I'm praying for you!
from a somber mom,
Joy