Confessions of a Tired Mom who REFUSES to Quit

Its been a little over three hours since my kick off post and I felt it necessary to take a few minutes and share how quickly things can change. Isn't it amazing how in the quiet hours of the early morning you can feel so energized and ready to take on anything, but as soon as the kids wake up and start demanding your time and energy you are left to wonder if you were just fooling yourself?! Ha! This is my life! I have six children ages 14-6...currently my two oldest are at camps, my 12 year old is recovering from a reconstructive surgery on his foot, my 10 year old Aspie is going through some emotional battles, and then there are my two girls who live for fun and entertainment on a nonstop basis. Ha! Life is busy in my house and when everyone is home it is ME who they need. Don't get me  wrong, I LOVE LOVE LOVE being their mom, but it literally takes everything out of me. This is the reason I have to make time for myself. So as my kids watch a tv show I needed to vent my f...

I often have long and drawn out conversations in my head that seem to last the whole day and into my night. I am constantly thinking of how best to help others and how to share my everyday life in a way that will bring happiness to others as well as encouragement. I am not a writer, but still I make this attempt, hoping that if anything it will bring me comfort and peace. There is so much in my back story, but I am sure that is the case for many. So instead of blabbing away on those things I have decided to start in the present and share periodically the past as I continue to blog. Today is July 24th, 2017 and it is my FRESH START to me(again). I have been in a serious rut emotionally and physically since last year. Sure I have had moments of dedication, but ultimately I have been a slave to depression and anxiety. I have had several chronic conditions that have limited my physical abilities and I just gave up.  One thing about me though is I am not a quitter! I spent the last ...