We had just had a wonderful Friday. Fridays are my days at home alone with my youngest, Hudson, while the girls are at school. We typically play Trouble and other board games in the morning, watch a show, go to Chick-fil-A and head to the park. We did all of these things and then went to the park and played Tball before going to pick the girls up from school.
We went to pick up the girls and headed back to the park for another few hours. The sun was so great! It was the kind of day where I had the energy to play make-believe pirate with my kids, swing on the swings, play Tball and then still have time to observe them playing together. It was the best day!
I had a crockpot roast cooking all day so I was in no hurry to head home to cook dinner. By the time Michael came home and we could eat I felt miserable. It hit me like a brick wall. I had a runny nose, was exhausted and felt like I had the chills. As I ran to grab the thermometer I found I had a fever of 100.2. Michael told me to go upstairs and rest and as I laid there I realized just how much I did not want to be alone. As soon as I had that thought Michael and the kids came upstairs. As they were telling me about their days Hudson said, “We should pray for Mommy.” Everyone circled around me and prayed over me individually. This is a moment I will cherish forever as a Mom. When I was at my worst and not feeling well my family took care of me and looked to Jesus as the first line of help. They each prayed over me and I made a note in my mind to treasure this forever. For these are the riches that I long for not the riches and wealth of money but the riches and wealth of my husband and children and these treasured memories.
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