What a Crazy, Amazing Day

It really is the thought that matters :)!

So yesterday, last night and this morning were rough! It was one of those days when most everything that could go wrong does, and the tears of frustration flowed freely. February 8th, 16 years ago, Robby asked me out on our first date and changed my life forever. We were supposed to celebrate, spend some time together. Then life happens, as it tends to do, and we got the call that Jake was sick and we needed to pick him up. Then something happened and the plumbing got screwed up and completely flooded the bathroom. With two high maintenance boys and Rob trying to battle the plumbing, I was frazzled. No clean clothes, flooded bathroom, two sick kids and a really whiny girl. Then I called my mom and to the rescue my parents came. How blessed am I to have people and can count on no matter what. My dad got one of his work plumbers out and our bathroom was rescued and we could breathe again. I started to wash the towels and the washing machine decided to go nuts and flooded the laundry room and hall. Really, this is really happening. 5 AM came and the tornado hot. Jake was extremely sick and Lu started seizing. Once again I called for help, my mom threw on clothes and came. Despite the rough day, I can not ignore the people God gives me for strength. I took Ry to school, Rob took Jake to the doctor and my mom picked up Lu from school and watched him all day, not to mention she took on our laundry.

Of course I was late to work and Liz took my class and covered me without even blinking an eye. I get to class and finally breathe. Who knew facing 24 first graders would be what allows me to breathe. Then a couple students come to my class with a homemade card. An amazing teacher and friend had sent me one of the most thoughtful and unselfish gifts. I am sitting here tonight amazed by all the incredible people that surround me. I have those rough days like everyone else, but these last few years God has given me clarity. It is amazing to be able to sit back and see how God gets you through "those days." And to be honest this was nothing. God just wanted to remind me of how lucky I am. Oh and all three kids are sleeping peacefully right now. Thank you mom, Liz and Davonne.