By HIS Grace

Today has been a day of regrouping and recuperating, from a long weekend.  The goal was to bring all the busyness to a halt.  The majority of the day was spent resting in my bed and taking required breaks to attend to sibling chaos.  I have mentioned in earlier posts how the Lord has been ministering to me regarding my role as a mom.  My daughter will be 17 soon and my middle child will be turning 8. They both are going to experience some change and transition in their lives in the next year; my daughter will graduate high school and transition to college.  My son will be promoted to another grade and transition into the role of the oldest sibling. I will need to help him be an example to his little brother, and help him understand what that means. I have pulled on my daughter a lot when it comes to helping me out with maintaining our home and helping me with the boys ... she has truly been a blessing.  Her support has allowed me to balance things.  You see, it's easy to solicit