It's a New Day

This morning is tough - had a pretty nasty fall yesterday, and there's an extra stiffness and soreness on top of the usual. I really don't want to move. Even more frustrating is the fog in my head - thinking clearly takes extra effort - and it's very annoying. It's so easy to get discouraged as I slowly and painfully start this day.

I have so much to do. One child is sick (and he has asthma - always an extra concern when he gets sick); one child just got braces, and she is hurting and needs my help; I need to do school with the younger three, and be here for the older two who are working hard at their jobs plus going to college - just want to make sure they're doing okay - and be available for whatever help and support they need. The list of things I want to do today to take care of my family and our home goes on and on... And here I sit. Stuck inside a body that just is not cooperating.

Thankfully, the dogs could care less how I feel - they need to go outside for their morning "constitutional". Once I get them and myself ready, we head out into the cold brisk air, and the sunshine, and the sound of birds singing...and I finally remember to "lift up my eyes"...

"I will lift up my eyes to the mountains;
From whence shall my help come?
My help comes from the Lord,
Who made heaven and earth."
Psalm 121:1-2

And as those verses come to mind, they are followed by these words of Jesus that have really caught my attention the last few days...

"Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you shall find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy, and My load is light."
Matthew 11:28-30

And suddenly, I smile. The burden is lifted, I am not alone, and it's going to be okay.

It's a new day.

Thank You, Lord.


"God is our refuge and strength; A very present help in trouble." Psalm 46:1