Thursday, November 6, 2008

The end of a very long day

Have you ever had a day or week when all you do is watch the clock? Time ticks by so slowly that all you have time to do is feel sorry for yourself until something happens that sort of pushes you back to reality and what is real and also so you realize that you are so very blessed. I was having the bad day of days, crying on and off for no apparent reason, and wishing I was anywhere but here. Okay that sets it up. When I was throwing one of my fits of tear spillage, I got a phone call. Mark happened to call and check up on me, and that helped, but it didn't help that he wasn't here, and I was being a baby. Time was ticking by and I was feeling so down I didn't know what I was going to do. Then the phone rang and it was Derek. He knew he needed to call me. He talked me through some sadness, and so he helped me quite a bit. Then Robby called giving me some of my own advice...Attitude is everything.. Chad called then to take me for hot chocolate, and getting fresh air is what I needed. My family came through for me. It all started with wishing Loralee a happy birthday today, and actually her wishing me a better day. Barry, Tyler, Loralee, Derek, Robby and Chad. Mark and I agree that these 6 amazing people are our best and truest friends. I am so blessed and it made for a great end to a very long day.

3 comments:

Derek said...

We sure do love you Mom.

George and Caralee said...

what a beautiful entry! You have been in my prayers and I hope you are feeling stronger every day. I would agree that my own children are my miracles and my teachers. I have been so blessed to have been given the priviledge of being their mother. And they are far more than I could ever be.
You are all such wonderful examples to us. We love you and thank you!
Be good and get the rest you need, Kris!

SarahAnne said...

Your story gives me hope that there is an end to diapers and squabbling among siblings, and kids that "hate" you for ending TV time. Ha,ha. I'm so glad to hear how your kids and Mark were there for you in your hour of need - a touching story. Thanks for sharing it with us!