Clouds. Fog. Haze. No, I'm not talking about the weather. These are all things going on in my head right now. My dear little boy licked the germ infested pirate ship at the indoor play area at the mall and got sick. As many of you moms can guess what happened next, yes..mom got sick. Such a nice little gift to give me this week. Did I mention my other two are sick as well?  Ya! Sometimes being mom isn't always the most glorified job. Some days are hard and we can feel a little a little beat up. Today I feel a little beat up. But in my foggy disconnected state I want to tell you it's okay to feel that way. Let me encourage you a little with a bible verse that comes to mind on days (or weeks) like this. Psalm 55:22 says, "Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.". I love that on days where I am not my 100% I can count on God to fill in my gaps. He sustains me, he lifts me up and gives me what I need to get through the day. Will it be the most graceful? Probably not. Will I instantaneously overcome this bug and get back to being my best attempt at super mom? It hasn't happened yet. BUT.. I know I can count on God to give me what I need when I need it. I know that when I call on Him during these not so awesome times, He hears me. He hears my cries of exhaustion and prayers for healing and His word promises that He will sustain me. He will fill in my gaps and give me the strength to make it through. So whether you are fighting a cold and/or sick kiddos like me or something else that is pulling on your emotionally or physically, today I hope you are encouraged that you don't have to do this alone. We have a Father in heaven eager to fill in our gaps and give us the strength we need to make it through another day. Be blessed today my dear friends and may today bring sunshine and hope for a better tomorrow! <3