I'm rather tired...tired of this summer.
Tired of health concerns...tired of job worries...tired of the cost of gas...tired of college papers...tired of job changes...tired of laundry...tired of doctor appointments...tired of dental appointments...tired of paying on a tooth crown...tired of a doctor and the pathology lab insisting we owe them a bill that has already been paid (like two months ago)...tired of worrying about my children's future...tired of waiting for answers to prayers...tired of being misunderstood...tired of funerals...tired of grief...tired of grocery prices...and the list goes on.
It's not that I wish anyone...I do mean anyone...to be as tired as I am, but it was nice...just simply nice...to find a kindred voice when I needed it most, one that makes me meditate on why and how we suffer and, even more, on how to lift up our suffering, a voice that says she has already prayed for me, a post that gives me handy-dandy little Scripture quotes to reflect upon when I'm feeling discouraged, someone who gives me a name for this syndrome, a voice that reaches out and says "You are not alone", and even gives me a list of helpful tips for getting through days, weeks, summers such as this.
Thank you, Sally!
Sally Clarkson writes:
"I think, in general, American culture sells us a bill of goods--if you just have the right things, or right home, or good figure or exercise program, or find the right school or right homeschooling resources, or if my husband or children would just change, then I would be happy and then I could deal with my life. The commercials and magazines promise easy solutions.
But in reality, we are in a war. Jesus said, "In this world, you have tribulation. In this world you will be persecuted. Lay up treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy and thieves do not break in and steal." None of what he said promised a panacea in this world. So, after I had some good cries and felt the depth of my discouragement fully, yesterday, I remembered some things that have really helped."
To read the rest and see the list, go here: A Very Blue Tuesday!
Right there with you Sister! I SO understand being tired...and being tired of being tired...and thinking to myself, "How could I have avoided this? Or that? Or this other thing?"
Aren't we blessed to find Him waiting for us, with His arms wide open, beckoning us to come and find rest. Sweet rest in His loving arms.
Be not dismayed my friend, our Redeemer lives and is mindful of our weariness. And you know what, He's just waiting to sustain us as He said He would.
Love you!
Posted by: Kimberly | July 24, 2008 at 11:11 AM
Oh I know how you feel...yesterday I kept saying to myself I am tired of this and tired of that when I realized I AM TIRED!! So for the rest of the summer I am going to focus on rest, sleep and more time at Our Lord's feet. Hopefully I will be rested (enough) to be more joyful and playful with the kids they do grow so fast!
God bless you!
Posted by: Lora | July 24, 2008 at 01:01 PM
I always call it the *Sandwich Syndrome*. We're stuck between our children, and their lives, and our parents, and their aging lives. We're tired because we are lunchmeat!
It's truly a difficult place to be. I lifted you specifically in prayer today, Cay.
Posted by: Tracy Q | July 26, 2008 at 11:41 AM
Cay,
Dropping in to say hi and let you know that I am praying for you and your loved ones. Our summer has been difficult and tiring as well. It has brought new meaning to the phrase "vale of tears." You are not alone--much love to you.
Posted by: Jennifer in TX | July 26, 2008 at 03:25 PM