Sleep Is Overrated ~ NOT!

I like to blog! Whether my attitude is good, bad or in-between. It helps me think and sort things out from my head. This particular blog begins as one of the not-so-good kind. My Noah has had a hard 24 hours! We haven't had much sleep and I'm very tired and weary. The lack of sleep, the trials of raising a special needs child challenge you to new levels daily. Your patience is short, your temper is quick, your hope seems dim and your life seems crazy! All that to say ~ I need to rely on the ONE who can remind me that my patience is developed through trial, my temper is slowed when I'm stayed on HIM, my hope is always bright because HE loves me, and my life may be crazy, but it's the one HE has given me and the one HE knows I can handle. Just at the time when I think I can't do this any more, I am given so many reasons to go one more day, one more mile and give one more treasured hug that my wonderful son Noah needs! If you can imagine for one moment, your heavenly Father hugging you and saying "it's okay to cry, it's okay to despair, it's okay to need help." Oh how I have felt all these emotions in the last 24 hours. The tears roll down my eyes as I type this blog. I have had so many encouragements in these last trying 24 hours. Many of you reading this have called, emailed, texted, and left messages to encourage my heart ~ THANK YOU! I consider myself a blessed woman to know each one of you. May this blog end on a good note as I remind myself and you that our God is faithful. Whatever is going on in your life at this very moment, HE cares ~ HE cares alot ~ Cling to HIM, cling to HIS promises and cling to HIS mercy and grace in times of trial and in times of joy! My love to you all...Julie