Support Networks

Sorry for the delay in getting today’s blog entry up. I have actually been having a productive and pleasant morning (mark it on the calendar!) I am getting the washing sorted, the kids have been having a ball playing outside for the first time after many days of rain and generally I am just getting things in the resemblance of some sort of order. It is such a “catch 22” because when I am feeling down my house turns into a brothel, then the brothel like state of the house makes me feel so down! Geesh! But luckily, today I am putting one foot in front of the other and getting on with it. I think that has something to do with my wonderful support network...

I am truly blessed to have what I consider to be the best, the biggest and the most wonderfully reliable support network in the world. My family and friends are always there to help in any way they can whenever they can. Yesterday, I was having a shocker. My day was so bad that I didn’t even get out of my PJ’s all day (good grief!!) and I made a pavlova...then ate the entire thing (gross, I know, I’m a terrible emotional eater!!) The trouble with my emotional eating is that I don’t stock treats in the house but if I really want to indulge, I will bake something. Damn my culinary skills! Lol J Anyway, back to my revolting day, it was horrible. I was supposed to go to Mum’s Group but because I just could not face the world, I emailed the girls to let them know I wouldn’t make it. I then got on with moping around the house, half heartedly engaging with the kids and counting down the hours until nap time. Bluck! To my surprise, as I was sitting down to eat lunch, a dear dear friend of mine from Mum’s Group dropped in to see if I was OK. Other than being embarrassed about still being in my PJ’s with my unwashed hair and no bra on, I was delighted to see her. Even though I wanted to hide away from the world I think I needed that brief interaction to help snap me out of my “poor me” mood. She gave me some wise advice, lots of hugs and just the most thoughtful gesture by dropping in to check on me. I really am blessed to have such caring people in my life. So thank you dear dear friend, you know who you are J

So take the time today to really think about those important people in your life and let them know they are appreciated and loved. Or even bring to mind someone who may be in need of a phone call or a hug and reach out to them. You never know the impact that a seemingly small gesture will have on them J Love you all xox