Today has been a low day.  Despite medication, I occasionally go through low spells.  I have noticed that these low spells are often triggered by something painful or disappointing.

Not just any old disappointing thing, but something truly personal and/or hurtful.

So, I was hurt by a friend...and though I am working on getting over it...it has already triggered a low spell for me.  I had to force myself to eat dinner.  I just want to shut-down when things like this happen.

I am okay.  I have my children and my husband who keep me mindful of my blessings despite the lowness of my spirit sometimes.

I don't usually have the time to stay on the internet so long...but usually when I am at my most low point, is when I seek out friendship and communication.  I do what I know I need to do in order to try and lift myself out of my low spot.  On good days, I am too busy out in the yard, or cleaning the house, or working, or going to college, or being with my kids/husband to spend so much time on the internet.

Still, I know that Heavenly Father loves me.  I know that He is watching out for me and has sent me so many wonderful people in my life to help me through this disease that I have.

In fact, I made a new friend this past week.  A woman named Donna.  She was a substitute parapro in 1st grade for the past two months.  She is going to be hired this upcoming school year as a teacher.  She has just gotten her degree.  She is really nice and funny.  She seems real sweet and quiet...until you get to know her.  She has a wicked sense of humor, and she is very smart.  I like her.  She bought me a gift the other day...she gave me a pack of Big League Chew...it is bubble gum.  It used to be my favorite as a kid.  I have not eaten it since I was young.  I thought that was an awesome gift!!!! LOL LOL 

Our dryer broke.  Michael has had it for quite awhile.  In fact, it used to be his mother's.  He thinks that the dryer is around 15 years old.  So, we were wondering what we were going to do...as we are tight on funds right now.  Michael works at a hardware retail store.  Well, a customer changed their mind about a dryer after briefly using it.  Once it is used and is returned...it has to be clearanced.  So, Michael called me from work to tell me that it was reduced to a ridiculously low price.  I told him to buy it and bring it home.  We were truly blessed!

So, even in my low spots...I KNOW that Heavenly Father is watching out for me.  My prayers are full of constant praise and gratitude for all that He does for me and my little family.  I know that I am truly blessed.  How in the world would I be able to get through this disease were it not for the gospel?

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