The last few weeks have been hard. I think some of it is the normal beginning of the year exhaustion, but I have a very difficult class, and sometimes I have felt like it was intentionally stacked because I can "handle it." While that may sound like a compliment to some people, for me it has been very frustrating.
At this point, though, things are starting to get better. I'm grateful for a priesthood blessing from Todd, as it was a reminder to keep perspective, and remember my priorities. Work is exhausting and consuming, but I have other more important duties like reading my scriptures, serving in my calling with the YW, and trying to be a good wife to a wonderful man.
Heavenly Father has really blessed me this past week. I see a light at the end of the tunnel. I am still exhausted and sometimes frustrated, but I've also feel like I've been given more patience. I have a "happy" song I play in the mornings, and I remind myself throughout the day what I have to look forward to when I come home. A quiet house, a loving husband, dinners with friends, or a night of TV or reading or sewing or relaxing. I'm really lucky that way.
I feel like the theme of this past year has been PERSPECTIVE. That can be interpreted however you want, but keeping a perspective has been my lifesaver. This too shall pass, and what is really important? That's how I've tried to remember perspective.
I know that I may wake up tomorrow and have a difficult day or be tired, or feel rushed all day, as I often do as a teacher. But I also know my Heavenly Father loves me, and that work will end around 4:30 or 5, and I can go home and remember my blessings. I'm also trying to recognize blessings during my workday. For example, today they actually sat quietly and a table at a time packed up while I read The BFG. I've NEVER had a class do that...and frankly, it's shocking THIS class can do it. So small blessings indeed.
So yes, I may be "working for the weekend" but I hope that I am growing in the process and remembering the things that are really important.
( I love this guy. He is a workhorse, AND he keeps me from going completely insane. What more could you ask for?)
1 comments:
"Keep on keepin' on!" That's what my dad would say when things are tough. Megan, you are so talented and have been blessed with a gift of teaching, as well as an understanding of the needs of others. You have a positive energy, and I know that you will push through whatever challenges lie in your path! I miss feeling your enthusiasm and spirit in YW...you are AWESOME to me! And, you and Todd are a great team!
Have a lovely week, Megan!
=) Yona
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