I'm just so tired.....

[judy]

Marilyn, I will be praying for you. Joy comes from inside, as you know. You won't have a hard time finding it since you already have so much faith.

God is right there. Just give him all of your unhappiness, and surrender to him.
He will take you to joy.

[Tiramisu]

Marilyn, I'm right there beside you! I'll meet in half way and we can have a pity party! We just have to keep going through the strokes and know that we will be rewarded. I was supposed to have retired in February and that date has slipped off the calendar totally now. I have been so "tired of" lately that I've thought of finding homes for my doggies, leaving my husband, moving away from my kids, etc. I'm being careful what I ask for, but I need some alone time. Add in there that my daughter and 4 kiddos are staying with us while her husband's in Iraq!

And, next Wednesday will be a year ago that my Mom died and I'm "tired of" the hurt.

[DianaB]

Marilyn, I'm so sorry that you're feeling this way. I know that one of the first things I do when I feel like you is I start saying NO. Don't add any more to what you already have to do and even see if you can cut some stuff out. Try to find a little bit of time for yourself and just relax. Don't feel guilty about taking the time for yourself either, because you deserve it. Good luck!

[Blueyes]

I have a picture that says " Stress happens when your heart says NO and your mouth says OF COURSE, I'D BE GLAD TO"

Put the oxygen mask on YOURSELF first, ladies. Take a long, deep breath...then tell everybody to go jump in the lake

This stupid, burning Texas heat doesn't help, either

[Janet]

Diana's right Marilyn.....don't feel guilty for saying NO and wanting to take time for yourself.

[Marilyn]

Thank you all!! I know that life isn't supposed to be easy. If it was, we wouldn't yearn for something better. Christians are supposed to be happy people. We're supposed to cast our cares on Him for He cares for us. I know. I can quote scripture and verse, lots of them, and I've taught them to others. But it's still just hard sometimes. You all have been through this at times. It is helping to share with you all, and I do believe I can feel your prayers.

Sandy, I'm going to Houston tomorrow. I'd ask if you had time for lunch, but an hour wouldn't be nearly enough time, and I have to hurry back to work. There are some critical things happening tomorrow afternoon, so will probably grab a snack on the road. You have more to bear with your daughter and grandchildren there for so long than I do, but I too have thought of just getting away.

My husband told me yesterday that I'm not fun to be around right now. I told him I'd be happy, and he said not to do it for him, to do it for me. Just have to shift my attitude. I know it's all up to me to do what I know to do. Today has been a bit better. Maybe tomorrow will be a good day.

Oh, and someone mentioned the heat. I know that has to be part of the problem. It's not supposed to be like this in June/July. Generally we have about 3 weeks or so of this later in the summer. It's been really, really hot here lately. Heat index's of 110+. It's sooo draining, even with the ac on. In my job, I'm in and out of a hot truck.

Chin up!!! Gotta cheer up!!

[Tiramisu]

Happy Wednesday, Marilyn!