Turning my Pity Party into Productivity

Ok, so it was a tough day.  And that is okay.  My girlfriend (let's call her MS) is a spiritual guru.  She oozes gratitude and grace whatever season of life she's in.  I do good with the whole lean on Him thing when I'm strong, but when I'm weak and tired, it doesn't come so easy (I'm a work in progress). I told her that the whole Let Go, Let God thing just wasn't that easy for me (I suspect it's not alway easy for her but she makes it look effortless!).  She sent words of encouragement and encouraged me to pray and I told her I was tired of praying (insert scary thunder and lightening strike here!).  Her response: "I get that.  Just know when you aren't able to, I am."  Wow!  That was powerful and struck a chord.  I'm not even sure why, but it must have been exactly what I needed to hear!  Did I mention I have lots if brilliant, beautiful friends?!  

After a few hours of hosting my own pity party, I realized I can either spend this wait consumed with worry or I can put all that nervous energy into something positive and productive. So, after the hubs came home from work (and surprised me with a needed Starbucks pick me up!), I got to work...  I worked on a few crafty things and they actually turned out! Even better than the projects turning out, I was in the zone and felt 'normal' again.  My only worry was how kids could wear the turtle shell and that I had been mispronouncing the word 'nunchucks' my entire life.  

Mase absolutely loved my creations - his excitement was music to my ears.  A reminder that I am SO blessed.  Life doesn't have to stop during a storm... In fact, this is all the reason to push on!  Time to make a 'to do' list of things I want to accomplish the next few days.