S-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-d

I have never before in my life experienced this much stress for two years. What makes it worse is that some of the stress we are experiencing is of our own choice. It's not a secret. going to class two-four nights a week for two years straight with only nine total weeks off during the two years is exhausting. Adding in my invaluable practicum experience and my life is full right now. I willingly acknowledge these decisions were my choice. It's just that changing your life is hard work. Which reminds me....

I have had another experience where I was worn out, sleep deprived and dealing with more changes than I thought I could handle. When I was in labor with my son nothing was going as I expected. I went from sleeping a little bit to in labor. No rest or breaks between contractions, but constant, hard work to deliver my son. I remember at one point saying to my mother "I can't do this anymore." My Mom, being the lady who she is, said to me "what do you meant you can't? You are doing it."  That story comes to mind now as I want to stop the stress and find some emotional relief. "What do you mean you can't finish school? You are finishing school." While I am stretched to my limit - many of those I love around me I would imagine are more s-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-d than I am. So remember to "be kind" for each person's experience is difficult for them. Also remember, don't give up, because you are accomplishing what you want to accomplish. Thanks Mom!