Taking Care of Myself

I am not at work today and I am not with my dad today. I was sick during the night. Very tired this morning-almost like I'm coming down with a cold. My mom asked if I was doing too much-I probably am. But she is too. It is hard when a loved one needs help; it is a struggle to balance their needs, the needs of other important people, and your own needs. I know that I have to take care of myself so that I can help with my Dad. So-I am at home today in the chair with the dog and the computer doing nothing. Sometimes I think that the Lord allows illness just to make us stop.