Sacrificing Sleep

One of the things that I learned when Caleb was an infant, was that it was okay to not attend social events because of his schedule.  Nap time became nearly sacred.  If he didn't rest, then he was grouchy.  If I didn't rest, then I was an emotional wreck come dinner time.  Nap time was super important.  So I protected it, even if it disappointed people.  A dear friend told me not to worry about it.  "They don't have to live with the consequences," she said, "You and Ross do.  So do whatever is best for your family."

And I follow that advice.  Sorry, but if you want to meet up with me, it needs to be in the morning.  You are welcome to come to our home anytime, but if it's around 2 pm, no one's going to be awake : )

The past week, though, has been full of important once-in-a-lifetime events.  Weddings, graduations, out-of-town guests.  (I pray visiting with them happens again in this lifetime : )  it just only happens every few years...)

So I sacrificed precious sleep to be with people during the special moments in their lives.

And it was good.
And it was exhausting.
But we've mostly recovered : )

So I haven't been blogging because I've been running around the valley.  (Almost literally.  I've been from El Mirage to Gilbert... I drove though, I didn't run : ) )

But it's been a good lesson for my heart.
Saying no to people can be hard- but it's a good lesson in not fearing man.
Saying yes to people can be hard- but it's a good lesson in flexibility and trusting that the LORD is going to honor my sacrifice of sleep and give me the strength to make it through.

I'm happy to announce that He did just that : )




P.S.  I have some cool opportunities to give the gospel messages at VBS this year and to co-lead a girls' bible study through Ruth.  I'll blog when I can, but I have lots of lesson planning to do!!