Sanity Saturday

Today, I'm all about regaining some sanity.  

Let me give you a rundown of the "high" points of the past two weeks:

Tues Feb 23: Out of town to visit ailing grandmother and say "good-bye"
Wed Feb 24: My grandmother passed away
Saturday-Sunday Feb 27-28: Out of town with family/Funeral
Monday Feb 29: Baby girl at the doctor with ear infection
Wednesday March 2: Flat tire on the side of busy road
Thursday, March 3: Sick 5 year old at home
Thursday-Friday March 3-4: While trying to fulfill other obligations, get tire fixed...two hour school delay throwing a curve ball in the middle of all of it

Oh Sanity, Where Art Thou?

Yesterday morning, I was on the verge of an anxiety attack.  

My chest hurt.  I couldn't breathe.  It was all TOO much.

This morning, I am breathing, more relaxed (as much as possible in this crazy house) and reflecting on the blessings that God brought through the challenging moments of the past couple of weeks.  At the end of the day yesterday, my 11 year-old pointed out that despite my morning anxiety, God worked it all out and good things came from the tough things.  I wholeheartedly agreed, while quite chagrined that my middle-schooler had to bring this to my attention.

Throughout the last couple of weeks, though difficult, I spent some amazing time with loved ones, reflecting on a woman that impacted hundreds of peoples lives in her 95 years on this earth.  I visited with friends and family I hadn't see in years.  I was touched by the number of people who traveled great distances to pay their respects to my grandmother.
I am proud to be a part of my grandmother's legacy.  

Despite ear infections, colds, coughs, and congestion my babies are healthy and well, somehow still maintaining high levels of energy throughout the day (how does that happen?).  

A dear friend came to my rescue to change the flat tire.  Another friend interrupted her day to pick up my two year-old so she wouldn't be stranded on the side of the road with me (in 35 degree temps).  My son's preschool teachers took care of his needs and fed him lunch while I was unable to get to him.  Another friend loaned me her van until my tire was repaired.  A tire that was supposed to cost $185 to get replaced, was miraculously patched for a mere $25
(even the shop owner couldn't believe it).

Ya'll, then enemy tries to get to us.  He is real and is against us.  He wants to break us down and make us lose hope, while chipping away at our sanity.  Thankfully, we serve a God who knows all of these things about our enemy, knows how incredibly weak we are, and still finds a way to bring good out of evil.  

Romans 8:28 says, "And we know (with great confidence) that God (who is deeply concerned about us) causes all things to work together (as a plan) for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to His plan and purpose."  (AMP)

I am sure your days are challenging too, in their own way.  Don't forget that God is always there, fighting for you, working for you, loving you.  

Open your eyes to God's blessings through the storm.  

Courtesy of WBDJ 7 - three crosses that remained standing after the tornado that devastated our region on February 24 (the day my grandmother passed.  On that same afternoon, we saw a vibrant double rainbow seen here.

Sanity may be within our grasp!  I am praying for a Sanity Saturday for you too!