A Tough Week for Everyone

This is turning into a tough week.

Try as I might, careful as I have been, my family is falling into sickness again. Jason was the first victim. He spent the past two days hibernating in the flannel sheets. Not a very fun way to spend a birthday.

This morning I woke up to the sound of Mia coughing and blowing her nose.

And much to my dismay, Maddox is sick too. Those of you close to me know how sad this makes me. Not only is he cranky, but he has to miss his class on Friday. When Maddox gets sick, it is no easy road. His poor little ears and sinuses get so congested and infected and it seems to take him twice as long to get over than everyone else. Everyone is cranky when they're sick, but imagine not being able to communicate and tell mama what you need or want. Maddox's frustration level was through the roof last night. I knew he wanted something, but what? He was only happy when I was singing but having a bit of a sore throat myself, I couldn't keep it up for too long. We finally settled on a nice, long, warm bath. Then the 4 cranky Lincicums went to bed.

It seems to be a theme this week. I read my 2 favorite bloggers most recent posts this morning and they ring all too familiar. Read them here: The Rabbit Hole & In the Cave.

Lord,
Today we all need an extra touch of Your healing and peace. As mothers our hearts break for our children in sickness and struggles. Help us to ease their sufferings and grant us patience and wisdom. Help us to remember that You love them even more than we do. Let their minds be calm and their bodies have rest.

A Real Answer

Today I stopped myself in the midst of automatically saying, "I'm good."

The precious friend asking wanted a real answer to her question. "How are you REALLY?"

I took a few moments to think about that.

How am I really?

I feel at peace. I can breathe again. I know God is in control of all things and I trust Him. I know He has a purpose for all that He does and I trust that it is good.

I feel blessed. I have been utterly amazed by the outpouring of love and people rallying around my family, lifting us up in prayer and those who know when we need to get out for a cup of coffee or a game of football. I have seen God's provision and witnessed prayers being answered.

I feel loved. Not just by my husband and kids but by so many friends and family. My parents have blessed us so much with their support, their help and walking this road with us every step of the way. My entire family has been so supportive and encouraging.

I am so thankful...
To God for a never ending list of things.
To my husband for his love and for walking everyday of this life by my side.
To my children for stretching me so far beyond who I ever thought I could be.
To my parents for being the best parents in the world and for doing way too much for us.
To my church, sharing this journey in faith with each one of you is an honor.
To friends who love and laugh and make this life so much richer.
To family who send their love no matter the distance.
To teachers and therapists who really care.

So to answer that question...I REALLY AM GOOD!