Hi Mom,

If you feel like you just want to cry, you best go on ahead. As Moms well know, sometimes a good cry is what you need. Breath deep and release when you are done. Living with pain day in and day out, trying to take care of yourself and your family can be exhausting. Nobody can be superwoman all the time. It is natural to feel vulnerable when your resilience is down. Give yourself credit for having what it takes to make it through five with this. This is just one of those down days and there will be better ones around the corner, I know this because Russ is hoping for them for all of us.

When I got stuck in a deep rut and my Mini couldn't get me out, I found a therapist who specialized in chronic illness and pain. She was tremendous help to me in coping. If your sadness and anxiety do not lift finding someone to help carry the burden is a good option.

Keep it simple for a few days. Do the little nurturing things that make the small moments better. Take a nice soak, eat something clean and simple if you can, leave a chore until tomorrow. Know that prayers for healing and restoration are coming your way.

Sending soft hugs,