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[gloriajean]

Hello my friends!  We are going to do an overnighter at Darla's tonight again.  Her insomnia is so bad she hasn't slept for many hours, trying to take a nap, sleep doesn't come.  Her last text was "We'll need help"  So we will be going shortly after my husband gets home from work.  I have the day there tomorrow anyway, so instead of going in the morning, we're going tonight.  Please pray so she can sleep!

Her back still hurts but a nurse said to lie on a heating pad first before doing the PT exercises. They are very mild exercises though too, 

I thank you all for the support you all are to me.

A Tree We Could All Use

I hired a carpenter to help me restore an old farmhouse,
and he had just finished a rough first day on the job. A
flat tire made him lose an hour of work, his electric saw
quit, and now his ancient pickup truck refused to start.

While I drove him home, he sat in stony silence. On arriving,
he invited me in to meet his family. As we walked toward
the front door, he paused briefly at a small tree, touching
tips of the branches with both hands.

When opening the door, he underwent an amazing transformation.
His tanned face was wreathed in smiles and he hugged his
two small children and gave his wife a kiss.

Afterward he walked me to the car. We passed the tree and my
curiosity got the better of me. I asked him about what I had
seen him do earlier. "Oh, that's my trouble tree," he replied.
"I know I can't help having troubles on the job, but one
thing's for sure, troubles don't belong in the house with my
wife and the children. So I just hang them up on the tree
every night when I come home. Then in the morning I pick them
up again. Funny thing is he smiled, "when I come out in the
morning to pick'em up, there aren't nearly as many as I
remember hanging up.

[Bellabutterfly]

Hello gloriajean and "Everyone" here...

Well this is a first for me...My original post was deleted because it contained the word...G_ _!  

So, here I am again...

Anyway, I hope some of you were able to see it and read it.

gloriajean, I pray that Darla gets some sleep, it is terrible being sleep deprived.  Has she ever done acupuncture?  It is something I believe 100%.  Darla, may want to ask her  doctor if she can try it?   

It is a blessing gloriajean, that you are living so close and can help out with the twins.  Give them lots of kisses.

Everyone, may you have a wonderful Tuesday.

Blessings and Hugs!

[Catiele]

My heart goes out to your daughter. I have been there and know what it is like. I had post-partum depression. It has many side affects. Not sleeping is one of them. Please know that this is not what may be causing your daughters problem. For me it happened  after the baby was born. My baby was fine. I wasn't. I lost twins after my first child. That was the worst time of my life.  The great part is that with the right help I got better. PS My mother was a big help. She always was. You are helping her and that is what she needs. Bless you and your daughter. 

[AKgirl2]

Without the proper amount of sleep you suffer emotionally, mentally and physically.  Praying He blesses Darla with some great and consistent shuteye...👼😴👼

[nj]

Praying for Darla and hoping she gets some sleep. Blessing you can be there to help her.  Take care of yourself and peaceful sleep for Darla.

Back to school after Mnday off. Sure did feel nice to have that extra day.  Real peaceful and filled with rest and getting little things done.  Glad I love my job because going back to work is not difficult like my previous job was.  I use to get so upset going back to work there.  This is night and day and such a blessing. A lot less money but less stress and a peace of mind you cannot buy.

Take care and hope you all have a great day filled with joy, peace and ordinary miracles.

Peace, Nancy 

[meallen616]

Hi everyone,

[Mmsfoxxie]

Great story @gloriajean.  It's so very true that after a little time and reflection, things are not as bad as you think.  

The home is the place to be to be happy with your family, not  dwell on problems that can't be changed at that moment.

Oh, how I wish I could be so disciplined as to leave my problems at the door each night.  That's a gift I've never had.

[Ruby Laine]

Thank you, @gloriajean. Another morning blessing from you!  Please let Darla know she's prayed for here and thought of often.  When you posted a picture of her, I thought she was gorgeous. It's nice to picture for whom I'm praying. 

@Bellabutterfly, sorry I missed your first post, but as always I enjoyed your last one. 

@nj, I love hearing that you love your job!  My daughter teaches high school and says it's the best job in the world.  Teaching is such hard work, so it's good to hear that people love it. 

It is beautiful in Ohio today. I hope it is where all of you are, too!

[wildcat fan]

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

I hope you have a great day!  😊