exhaustion...

I'm not going to lie, this past week has been tough. Jon's body is trying to adjust to his new meds. He's had a lot more pain this week and is dealing with severe exhaustion. I actually started this post a few days ago, but could never "hit" publish because every time I re-read what I wrote I sounded like a "debbie-downer". Jon's been able to work this week, but by the time the poor guy gets home he is beyond exhausted and spends the majority of his night confined to a chair or the couch. One night he even slept through dinner because he was so exhausted. He's also had an increase of pain in his hands. He's been pushing through the pain and trying to get the pool and backyard ready for the girls' to enjoy. He wouldn't be as far as he is if it wasn't for my brother helping out. The pool is officially full and the pump is running, but the water is cold and the backyard is still a "work in progress", but it's all coming together. While it's all coming together, it also takes a toll on him. This is how I just found him...

 

yup... fast asleep in the hammock swing. While I personally think he looks cute out there and the girls all got a kick out of seeing him out there, it's still heartbreaking to me. He used to be able to keep busy all day, but now that's just not the case anymore. 

It's hard, but we are grateful for what he is still able to do, even if it's much less than before Lyme joined our family. Things could be so much worse. An inspirational friend of mine, that I met a few months ago, lost her husband to cancer the other day. For 2+ years they fought through the journey of cancer, and every time I talked to her or she updated his Carepage she always said, "Make EVERY moment count". Those 4 words have been a constant reminder that we really do need to "Make EVERY moment count"!!! While our hearts are broken for our friends, and our thoughts and prayers are with them as they grieve, we also want to carry on the legacy to "Make EVERY moment count". So today as you enjoy the beautiful weather (here in Michigan anyway), take a little extra time to "Make EVERY moment count". Those moments will forever live on in your hearts... blessings to you all!!!