Soul tired

Yesterday, I brought Iñigo to the playground just before the end of an incredibly tiring day. Having small children, every day is an incredibly tiring day but yesterday was unusual because even my soul was tired.

I said hello to the other children, to the yayas, to the other mommies. Then I saw my Praying Wives friends Earl and Claire. I didn't say anything. I didn't even frown. I know I smiled, I know I did, so I don't know why Earl looked at me and said, "Come here. You need a hug."

And she hugged me tight and I thought I was going to collapse then and there in complete exhaustion. But she held me up and she said, "Let it go. Let it out." And I did.

Dear God, I love my family and I am beyond grateful I have my beautiful boys. They are more than enough! And yet You, in all Your wisdom, also gave me friends who can see right through my soul and hold my head up during those times when motherhood threatens to drown me. Because You know that I can't do it all. Thank You for sending me real-life angels to help me look up and beyond the nitty-gritty and see how truly blessed I am.

God bless you, Dada, Cathee, Earl and Claire! You have saved me from the brink many times!