So today, it totally affected my health. Not getting enough sleep at night adds to my flare-ups with this disease. My husband gets worried and wants me to sleep, but does not see why I must wait up for our kids to get home from their night activities. I think that just knowing they are not home keeps me from sleeping no matter how hard I try.
So, this morning was really not such a great morning in the Fuller household. We were all on edge due to lack of sleep and my body could not handle their issues. It seemed to throw me into another one of my breathing attacks. By know you think we would all be used to these but each time, because of the unknown, I think it throws us all for a loop!
But during the attack I just kept praying, praying for help, for strength, and for the spirit to know what to say to my teens who stood by my side talking me through it.
Once the worst was over I sat down with my son and talked. Talked about his life and what it wants out of it. I listened to his concerns and knew that sometimes all I could do to help him was to pray for him. I was prompted during our talk to attend the temple this upcoming week.
I tried to go to church but only barely made it about an hour before my daughter could see my body was not able to take any more. She took me home and would not leave my side until I started to recover from the days events. My hubby had to work the conference center today and was not able to be home to help. It was probably a good thing because he has no patience and gets upset when normal every day teenage issues cause problems with my health.
I know that this illness is not only teaching me a great deal but also teaching my kids as well. Somedays I see the normal selfish teenage behavior change into compassionate, caring, concern for others. I know that we are all learning together and will make it through this no matter how hard some days can be as long as we all work together and not apart!
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