Grateful

So, I know most of you have probably had this feeling. You feel like "life" catches up with you and everything becomes overwhelming and you are barely managing to keep your head above water. That is me these last couple of weeks. And last night and this morning it hit hard. However, today was different than when this usually happens to me. My self-pity was short-lived as I started to notice and be grateful for those in my life that lift me up when I'm falling. First, my kids that always make me laugh. No matter how bad my day is they always manage to do or say something that totally cracks me up. Second, my husband. He will do ANYTHING to make me happy and I love him for that. He is very good at sensing when I'm about to lose it and will do everything in his power to help lift me up. Third, my friends. My friend Becky called this morning to say that she would drive to preschool, even though I ususally drive in the mornings. How did she know that I needed that???? Fourth, my Mom. She called this morning and asked if she could bring over lunch. My sweet Mom--I love her company and she always knows the right things to say to make me realize that I'm not the only one who feels this way at times and all I can do is my best. And last, but certainly not least, my Heavenly Father and my Savior. I love that whenever I feel like I am at the end of my rope, I can kneel down and talk to them. I can say things to them that somehow I can't manage to or find the right words to explain to anyone else. I am grateful to know that they are ALWAYS there.....no matter how crazy I get!