The Tough Stuff

Gals the past couple of weeks have been HARD! Ryan was gone nearly 2 weeks working out of town at another hospital so that left me to the holiday hustle which is in full swing on top of extra events, my job, wrangling both Vivian & puppy Trixie, finished off with the flu for me for the last 5 days - I almost broke a few times! ... who am I kidding I DID break a few times!

When I did break I had to put myself back together. My family, home, commitments, responsibilities and friends need me.

Here are 3 things that helped me during this overwhelming time ...

PRAY

Take the time to talk to him. Pray throughout the day.

Give thanks for what you already have!

Ask for patience, endurance and peace!

In all you do, do it out of love for God and others!

ENJOY

Kick your feet up and dance a little to the Christmas music!

It makes all the to-do's more fun if you find the joy in the tasks.

I skirted some rules and treated Vivian to a few dinners out and shifted our schedule a little to incorporate

much deserved fun!

KEEP QUIET

I decided to minimized my conversations. The main objective was to prevent me from complaining and creating negativity which only makes matters worse.

It also kept me timely and on task.

Rather than talking/venting to my friends about my hardships, I let them know I was spread thin and needed to focus. This allows for them to know where I'm at and to be thinking of me. I focused on my vast to-do lists and when I came up for air I checked back in with my gal pals.

We all go through challenges and overwhelming seasons but we can persevere with grace and come out much stronger!

Dress Beautifully Even in the Hard Times 

XOXO Sarah Louise