Peace of Christ be with you

I truly think that everyone I know either has two children, or is pregnant with their second.  Painful!  It is one of the hardest things.  I always thought having a child meant that I wouldn't go through this degree of pain again.  The first two miscarriages were horrible because I thought that I would never have a child.  This one is hard because I am ready for another child, and I really hope that my son will not be an only-child.  It's not that I think there is anything wrong with only children.  I just really want him to experience siblings.  My sister and I were pretty close growing up, and I think that he deserves a similar experience.  I understand that there is no telling how close they might be, but I do hope he will have that one of these days.

In the meantime, I keep saying Seven Sorrows Rosaries.  I think they actually help me feel a little better with my suffering and sorrow.  I know I'll never feel 100% great about this situation, but at least it gives me a chance to improve my feelings.  There is a retreat in my parish coming up in a week, and I am so looking forward to it because it will give me a chance to enhance my relationship with God.  It seems like it's suffering a little right now, all my pain is making it hard to turn to Him.  I know that will change someday.  Hopefully the retreat will speed that up.  This feeling is abhorrable! 

Exhausted!

It's been such a long day. I started the morning with a speeding ticket which I want to attribute to the city closing both exits around the street that I needed. I wasn't used to driving on that stretch of road to get to my destination. But really, I guess it was just my driving. I could swear that I was with the speed of traffic, though! *sigh*

I followed that up by grocery shopping and putting away loads of laundry, and now I have a whiny child. What I wouldn't give for a break. What did Mary do during her long days? How did she do it? I imagine she managed much more gracefully than I usually do. I'm a much less cheerful mother on days like this. All I really want is a good nap, and none is in sight. Sorry for the complaints. It's just that kind of day today.

Hmm...

Well, we were all sick this weekend. A killer supposed "24 hr virus" that seems to be going around. It was about that long for my husband and son. I however was knocked out until Wednesday. So convenient when caring for a child! ;)

I decided to keep trying to offer it up. Though I did my fair share of complaining, too. I need to work on that one! We totally got off track with our Lenten tree. It's a cool thing that our Mom's group at church has put together. There is a book with scripture readings for each day, and an ornament that corresponds to go on a tree. The concept is similar to the Jesse Tree. My son has been loving it! He thinks it is so cool to hang the ornaments and to look at them while I read. We were really keeping up with them, until we all got sick. Now we need to catch up and get back on track! Anyway, consider it, if you are looking for a way to delve deeper into Lent next year. I think it's been worthwhile. Next year should prove to be even better b/c he'll get it more, I think.

I am so blessed! I just look at my family and smile. Yes, I'd love to have more children. But the child that I currently have is amazing, as is my husband. I'm a lucky woman! Life is pretty good.