Ok, I really sucked at this last year so in 2009, I will be more accountable for making the more postings in a timely manner. I hope that you enjoy my blogs and leave positive comments!
Peace & Blessings...
Mrs. Make It Happen
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Using your resources is best when you are sick...
Many single mothers usually get tired and bogged down more often than a little bit. But, what do we do when we get sick? Who is going to take care of the kids? Are their needs going to be neglected or will they get the attention they deserve? Well in the past, every time I got sick it was like a death sentence. I was sick and unable to move and take care of myself. My poor little daughter would be unable to get Mommy's attention. As Mother's we all know that our kids need us the most when we are either sick and tired. So the long story short, I spent many instances just trying to make it through but now I am learning to use my resources.
Monday, I had the worst case of something. I thought I was going to die! Luckily, I have a good network of girlfriends who live in my same building. So, when I finally was able to make it home after I picked up my daughter from school, my girlfriend came over. I was so exhausted, and feeling awful... I just had to lay down. She helped my daughter with her homework, fed her dinner, gave her a bath and put her to bed for me. All I can say is Thank God! I was able to rest peacefully, without worrying about the needs of my daughter... and the best part about it was that it was ok.
Now, day two was even worst! As I got up and drove my daughter to school, I thought that it was going to be the day of my death sentence. After I dropped my daughter off I checked myself straight in the hospital. Boy was that the best decision for me and my sudden illness. Turns out, I had a case of the stomach flu. So in order to make sure that was all it was... they kept me a little longer than I expected. Instantly, panic set-in... how was I going to take care of myself and pick my daughter up from school. Thankfully, I was able to use my resources and call another parent of a child that goes to school with my daughter. Without any hesitation, she stated that she would pick her up. To ease the burden on me, she would keep her for me so I could get better. Now, for some this may be a lot to comprehend. But when you need help and support, using your resources are a great thing! You can get so much accomplished. The very next day, I was almost feeling back to my old self. My daughter was so happy, she got to hang out and have an overnight visit with a friend. She made it to school without incident and no one lost except for the Stomach Flu.
So, I guess my point is... accepting help from others is a good thing. Although, we may want to take the journey in life alone. Sometimes, the trip may be GREATER with others along.
Peace & Blessings...
Mrs. Make It Happen
Monday, I had the worst case of something. I thought I was going to die! Luckily, I have a good network of girlfriends who live in my same building. So, when I finally was able to make it home after I picked up my daughter from school, my girlfriend came over. I was so exhausted, and feeling awful... I just had to lay down. She helped my daughter with her homework, fed her dinner, gave her a bath and put her to bed for me. All I can say is Thank God! I was able to rest peacefully, without worrying about the needs of my daughter... and the best part about it was that it was ok.
Now, day two was even worst! As I got up and drove my daughter to school, I thought that it was going to be the day of my death sentence. After I dropped my daughter off I checked myself straight in the hospital. Boy was that the best decision for me and my sudden illness. Turns out, I had a case of the stomach flu. So in order to make sure that was all it was... they kept me a little longer than I expected. Instantly, panic set-in... how was I going to take care of myself and pick my daughter up from school. Thankfully, I was able to use my resources and call another parent of a child that goes to school with my daughter. Without any hesitation, she stated that she would pick her up. To ease the burden on me, she would keep her for me so I could get better. Now, for some this may be a lot to comprehend. But when you need help and support, using your resources are a great thing! You can get so much accomplished. The very next day, I was almost feeling back to my old self. My daughter was so happy, she got to hang out and have an overnight visit with a friend. She made it to school without incident and no one lost except for the Stomach Flu.
So, I guess my point is... accepting help from others is a good thing. Although, we may want to take the journey in life alone. Sometimes, the trip may be GREATER with others along.
Peace & Blessings...
Mrs. Make It Happen
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