Still lingering...

One of my favorite speakers (Dr. John Lund) has said that "all frustration comes from unmet expectations". I am now been officially sick for over a week. I thought I would be feeling better today but am not fully there yet which makes me frustrated. Sunday it climaxed and was at it's worst. Yesterday, Monday, I thought I am turning a corner and finally feeling better. Then today I wake up with a pounding headache, lack of good sleep (with a demanding little girl waking me up at 6:15am), recovering eye infection, coughing fits, stuffy nose and to top it all off my bladder can't handle all the coughing anymore (which leads to what you can only imagine would happen to a pregnant lady coughing non-stop with no bladder control). So my therapy today is to count my blessings and continue to learn patience. It has to go away soon, right? I don't like to complain but can't seem to help myself sometimes. I know that life is good and that I am blessed. I am reminded of that just now as Jonny came in to see me with a big smile on his face. He is always willing to give me a hug and make me feel better. And I have to add that Bruce has been really good to take care of me too (even though he feels as lousy as I do). And Autumn can't help but make me happy with her cute little smile. So even if this crazy mega cold is still lingering...I am lucky. I think I will just sit here and grumble for a minute and then get over myself and move on.

P.S. My sister, April (thank heaven for sisters), called me this morning and insisted on taking the kids for the morning. She even drove over here to get them. I took a nap and realized that most of my problem is just a lack of sleep. I realized I was overly emotional from being so tired. I am over my grumbling and thankful that I have a sister who will come to my aid by taking my kids (one of which is a whinny, potty training 2 year old) and insist on helping me even when I told her not to. Sisters do know best. I felt much better after my nap. I love you April!