Battles & Blessings

Battles:

• My mother has been in the hospital all week due to unexplained, long-term vertigo.  She is better than she was, but there are a ton of tests in her future.
• My PPA kicked my butt a couple of days this week.  Little things can send me into a tailspin.
• Trying not to blow our budget, even though I was stuck in a super Wal-Mart for two and a half hours while they fixed my car. Not so successful there. . .
• Energy.  Even when I am well-rested, I can barely keep up with Miles some days.
• Mommy-guilt reared its ugly head again.  Nothing new there.

Blessings:

• Evenings spent with my family, cuddling, watching television, working on projects, or simply being in the same space.  Positively beautiful.
• Branson with our core family/friend/Tribe/Kumpania this weekend.  And beautiful weather to enjoy it.
• Being reminded of a favorite prayer that I hadn't thought of in awhile.  Quite inspirational.
• A husband who loves me unconditionally, and protects me no matter what.
• A son who loves me unconditionally, and whose laugh makes my heart feel full.
• Projects.  And the beginnings of Christmas shopping.  And other me-time activities. 
• Lunch yesterday with Andrea and her darling children.  Absolutely what I needed.
• A renewed confidence that I can continue each day, even when it feels like I'm slipping.
• Long conversations with my husband.
• A restored sense of peace and contentment.  I am re-finding my balance.