Today has been a lazy day. Not much house work was done and I was not much help in schooling the kids today. I am not feeling well. This is a frequent thing for me, unfortunately. I suffer from depression and migraines. Today I have had a headache and a bit of nausea. I stayed in bed late hoping the extra rest would help, but I still did not feel well. My oldest daughter helped me with the kids. She is such a huge help. I am blessed to have her. She accomplished most of her school work and did her chores as well as took care of her three younger siblings. I used to feel guilty about her helping me so much, but then I realized that there was no need to feel guilty. Each person in the family has a "job." Unfortunately the oldest seems to have the most jobs. (especially when there is a large gap in the ages of the kids) It is easy to take on everything as a mother, but we need to realize that our children are capable of helping and not feel guilty for it. We are not supper moms. We need help, especially when we don't fell well. We get frustrated and overwhelmed easier. We make mistakes easier. However, it is what you do in those situations that matters. When you find that you are overwhelmed and frustrated remember to stop and pray. Prayer is the best medicine! God hears our prayers and gives us peace. I know when I am not feeling well, I get overwhelmed and frustrated easily. I try to stop and pray and ask the Lord to help me. The Bible teaches us to cast all our burdens upon and He will sustain us. (Psalms 55:22)  It is not easy when you fell ill a lot, as I do, but it is important to trust in the Lord and seek his healing and strength.