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Thinfluenced is the true life story of one relentlessly strong Wisconsin woman and her personal battle through her young son's cancer diagnosis and subsequent relapse, her fight to regain control of her weight, health, and happiness, and of her never ending passion for sweating her way back to life...

Monday, June 18, 2012

I Am Human. And That's Okay.

I am human. And I would be a liar if I said I never had off days...

I came home from work tonight, ate dinner, and fell asleep on the couch. I slept ALL night---and now I'm about to actually go to bed. There are a number of things weighing heavy on my heart, the most important of which are my son and my dad, among other things. Lately, stress has kind of balled itself up and hit me in the face. But! Have no fear: Tomorrow will be better. It has to. Because life is only dark if you don't let the sunshine in.

But tonight, I just let the chips fall where they may. I laid low. And it didn't matter that I couldn't get motivated. I didn't work out. I ate a few more calories than I was allotted. And again- it just doesn't matter. Not today. Because you'll have those days. We are all human. And I was overdue. All that really matters is that tomorrow I pull my train back onto the track- and I will.

I'm about to head to bed, say a very long prayer, and then get myself mentally ready to take our Cole for more IV chemo tomorrow morning. (Poor little guy has been SO sick this week.) But for now, I'm sulking. Giving in and taking a break. And that's okay. Life is about balance- and I'll find it tomorrow.

 How do you handle stress?

Sarah

 P.S. The Father's Day Parade obviously left me sun scorched. But it was time well spent with my mom, dad, Cole, and the husband! What a great day, in fact!

10 comments:

Laura said...

Another way of looking at it: life is only dark when you don't let the Son shine in. :)

Jen@runfortheboys said...

God bless you. I can't even imagine what you must be feeling, especially with regard to your son. But my parents can...I was diagnosed with cancer at age 21 MONTHS...Wilms Tumor/Neuroblastoma. Your son and whole family are in my thoughts and prayers.

jennxaz said...

yeow! that burn looks like it hurts!

Mina said...

Sending you hugs for you and your son. You're human, and you WILL get back on track.

Kelly said...

:-( I'm thinking of your son and your Dad!. Lots of hugs and positive thoughts being sent to you!

Rae Rae J said...

That looks painful! But I love your hair. :)
Big hugs chick!

Tammy said...

I'm thinking of you and your son. He's a tough little guy to go thru what he has to go thru.

Becky said...

I give myself permission to take a rest day, so I am refueled and ready to get back at it the next day.

Snuggling with the kiddos helps too :)

Beth Ann said...

You needed sleep, you got yourself some sleep. Good on you, babe. Big hugs!!

Reggie said...

Ouch!!!!
I am keeping Cole in my thoughts and prayers.

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