Slowing down

I haven't been on here since July! Wow, that is way too long! I love to write, yet I just find many other things to do. I have been ill this week, and I am hoping that I feel better soon. Also, I am hoping that the kiddos do not catch this! My stomach has been very achy, and I just do not feel up to much. I am trying to take it easy, as I learned last time when I was ill, sometimes I have to learn to slow down a little. (or a lot). I do like to be able to take things slow or have a relaxing day every once in a while. I do not mind being busy on others. I remember on Thanksgiving, when Macy did not sleep in, I thought this is a day to relax with family, not get up early. (I did get up early on Sunday to make a turkey for our church family, but my step mom was cooking the Thanksgiving one at her house) But when I feel that I should be up and doing things for my family, it is sometimes hard to rest. I am used to cooking, cleaning, doing laundry, etc. for my family. And I feel bummed out when ill and cannot do the things I normally do. It is great to be healthy and do what you need to do. But this week, I am a bit sick. I have to take it easier. I am not having school. I am sitting or laying when I can. I have to take care of myself, so I can take care of my family. I learned that the HARD way last month, when I got so sick. I was overdoing it. I was trying to go and do everything that I normally did. I was not resting much.... I ended up being badly ill. I had to rest. I have learned from that experience, that if I need to rest, I need to rest. So I will relax today, and let the kiddos relax too. I did do a few things, and I am writing this post today, but other than that, I will be resting. I have to rest in the Lord as well. I find that I do not always rest in God like I should. So I am trying to slow down this week until this has past. And I am hoping by tomorrow, I feel much better.