Suffering and Endurance
It has been a long 2 or 3 weeks. When it rains it pours (and it's finally warm enough for a few days to do that outside too!) Please allow me to list my reasons: 1) My husband started his second semester of classes, with 17 credits 2) My work has presented me with several challenges and "opportunities for growth" (luckily with the benefit of supportive bosses/colleagues) 3) There have been 2-3 bouts of illness making their way through our family (I thank the Lord my husband has not gotten sick yet and shows signs of continued health!) 4) Continued 3 1/2-year "marathon" with a strong-willed child and a now 2+ year old who is, by nature, more laid-back but aspires to be just like his older brother 5) Continuation of a cold winter (until the last couple days!) and promise of more of the same 6) Starting a new blog, something I'm new to and am excited about, but anxious about as well 7) All the above, combined with a tendency toward depression and/or anxiety, ...