Rest

Have you ever worked, wifed, mothered, volunteered, studied, worshipped and given so much of yourself that there isn't any of you left over for you? Well, that's where I am so I am taking a couple of days off. I feel utterly and completely depleted emotionally and physically. I could sleep for about three weeks straight. I also hate that our society heaps praise on women who do it all, and never take time for themselves. I think that's plain dumb. And now when I need to take time for my own sanity, I'm taking it. I'm grateful for a boss that agrees that I will be a better employee, wife, mother and community member when my emotional tank is full.

Things are especially tough for women whose husbands are unemployed or underemployed. More on that later when I have time and energy to address it. I'm going to take a nap now!

CG