Rest Required

So I once again realized that rest is required for good mental and physical health. So tonight for the first time in a long time, I’m missing Bible study to stay home and rest. My doctor’s visit today and the revolt by my body says I set up camp on the sofa and chill. So here I am.

Our lives are busy and quite full and downtime is required.

OK, I get it. I’m even taking off from school tomorrow.

I don’t think I’m unlike most Americans who have so much going on that sleep is sometimes elusive. It takes a good while for my mind to wind down. When Elgin and I first married, I would fall asleep as soon as my head hit the pillow. Not anymore. He is usually asleep before I am and I’m wide awake. I know I need to stop working a few hours before bed, I know that would help.

This is not a new topic for me, I just need to perfect and put into practice.

Here’s to taking rest out of theory and putting into practice – regularly.

So tonight, it’s me and Mac the beagle…