Sick of Sick

This last month has not been the best.  I don't want to be a bummer -- I actually crave light, joy, and happiness -- but we have been blanketed by the fog of sickness, and it just will not seem to relent. 

After my back going out, I got what seemed like some sort of virus; the flu, a cold, I dunno? It has been tossed amongst those in our family, and it has just been a house full of sickness and pain. It has weighed us down with burning sinuses, coughing, and major fatigue and body aches. 

To top it off, now I have strep throat, and so does William. 

I was so hoping that we were breaking free from the onslaught of illness. But just last night, I woke up in a cold sweat and shaking, and this morning I had a very sore throat so I went straight to the doctor. The test was positive: Strep is my latest and greatest bout of sickness. Yucky. William and I are on antibiotics. We will see how it goes for the other kiddos.  

I am so done with it. It has been so long since I have felt truly good. This time last year I was training for a marathon, running everyday, and feeling pretty darn healthy. So far, this year has felt like a nightmare. There was one night when my back was out, and Henry started barfing. I wondered how I would have the strength to get through it, because I could barely move. But for the time that Henry needed me, I was able to do what needed to be done, by some miracle. 

Being sick, or hurt, makes it harder to fight sorrow and negative feelings. When my mind is in a sick-fog, and I can't get out to exercise and do what I love, it makes it harder to have positive thoughts. I thought I was breaking free from illness, and having more clarity of thought, and then in marches strep, and I feel all sorts of gross again. William has had it rough too. 

I have had so many people reach out to me, and the kindness shown to my family has been so overwhelming. I am so grateful. I am grateful for all the dinners and gifts, and lovely things that people have provided to help lift our spirits and strengthen us. I am forever grateful for such good and sweet people. 

I have need of more particular help at this time...

I need your prayers. 

I believe in the power of prayer to help heal. 

I would like to ask for your help. I feel like I need a miracle of healing to lift the dark cloud of sickness, that has been hovering over our house. It is wearing me down in every way possible, and it has been hard on my children too. When mom is down, everyone is down.  

So, would you please pray for me, and my family, that we can all heal and feel healthy and whole again? We have so much to do, so much we want to do... and we need the health and strength to do it. 

I believe in miracles. I appreciate your prayers.