Ranting, Raving and Renewing

So, I have been waiting for my natural sleep aid to come via UPS for FOREVER it seems like, Maybe it only seems that way because I haven't slept well for a week. Whether it had been less than an hour a night (and interrupted at that) or even 13 hours a night, I wake up feeling even more miserable than when I actually laid my head down on the pillow to try to sleep. I still take my prescription medication but the new stuff the doctor in Atlanta gave me, had been a miracle. I usually sleep but dream all night, mostly nightmares, and always awake feeling horribly unrested. My sleep aid is scheduled to come today and it better!! I need some rest and poor Jeff needs to me to get some rest. We are singing in a wedding tomorrow and our youth praise band is leading worship Sunday morning for our graduate servive, which Jeff is also preaching. I am excited because I LOVE to sing for the Lord and lead worship....there are three things in this world that make my heart smile and literally feel "FULL." The first is singing for my Savior and seeing people moved by His Spirit through music, the second is little children (well, not even "little" because Mackenzie, my friends 12 yr. old has my heart and so do our "kids" at church..they're not little ones anymore) and the third...you can all guess...my babies. Last night in our queen-sized bed, Jeff was faling asleep on his side (alone) while I had sweet Peppy wrapped in my right arm, scratching his belly... Chaco between Jeff and I am wrapped in my left arm, and Toonces, the cat, on my chest. I was squooshed but OVERWHELMED with joy and contentment!! If I could have just been singing and had my nephew, Chris, maybe Kenzie and a few of our "kids" at church to talk too and make me laugh, lif would have been PERFECT for a little while. LOL...so, anyway, gotta blog on my other site tomorrow about what all I've learned lately so hopefully others struggling with fibro and other illnesses can get help and some hope too. I have had a HIGE response to both this blog and the other and an overwhelmed that some of you are being encouraged through the life of a sick, sometimes pitiful lady!!!! But, that was my prayer and we know how God works....so, I shouldn't be surprised!! Until next time, love on your kids, animals, spouses and sing even if you can't carry a tune...just do it in the car or at home alone okay???? LOL......"Make a joyful noise unto the Lord" and don't be ashamed!!!! <3