Stress Intervention

My late night thoughts have led me to put together a plan for tomorrow.  A plan for peace and joy in our home.  Right now as my 5 precious children sleep, and the washer, and dryer, and dishwasher hum, my thoughts are on tomorrow and how to make it the best day it can be. 

I read incredible words earlier, When stress mounts, dismount it with gratitude.  Have a stress management plan: stress intervention with verbal thanks.  Thank you Lord.  I needed to read that.

Today wasn't a great day.  Bad news was piled on top of bad news and stress tried to break me.  I want to be ready for tomorrow.  And ready for the long night ahead of me as I battle for sleep.  The sleep I want and need so desperately that won't come easy. 

Tomorrow when stress mounts I will intervene with verbal thanks.  I have so much to be thankful for.  I will be consistent with my children.  They deserve that security.  I'm going to hug the kids a lot.  I'm reminded that children thrive on touch.  Most importantly I'm going to speak only positive words and I'm going to laugh!