Watch what you wish for...

Cause you just might get it all. and more.

Friday night I went out with friends for dinner to break free from motherhood. Of course, that means preparing dinner for everyone beforehand. As I drove with a friend, we rolled our eyes at how helpless our hubbies are without us. That's when I made the statement, "I wish I could be "incapacitated" for a few days so Kurt would have to do everything." I actually used the word, "incapacitated" but what I meant was out of pocket. You know, girls weekend, or an all expenses-paid week at the spa. Something fun, I didn't really mean incapacitated.

Well, I got my wish, just in time for Mother's Day. The chance to lay in bed helpless for three days with a stomach virus. It's crazy, but I actually missed serving my family, loving on my boys, and even doing laundry. So I wanted Kurt to have a greater appreciation for what I do all the time, but apparently, I'm the one who needed to appreciate it more.

Kurt stepped up to the plate and took care of everything and everyone. Joshua would pop in every once in a while to ask how I was feeling and if I needed anything. He also brought me a Mother's Day Card he made a church. He presented it to me and said, "Happy Modder's Day" and then showed me his "rolie polie," which was actually a dead mill bug. He asked if I wanted it, so I asked if it was my Mother's Day gift. His sweet, little face lit up and he exclaimed, "yeah!"

Day two of being confined to my room brought a big pity party where I was the host, guest of honor, and only attendee. I am the most miserable, woe-is-me sick person. (Kurt says everyone is that way, but he sure doesn't seem like it when he's sick...) Joshua barged in on my pity party and thought coloring might make me feel better. So he ran off and brought back a picture from Sunday school the day before. Of Silas and Paul singing praises in prison. Talk about a piece of humble pie.

So God has certainly put me in my place this week. I'm thankful we have a God that cares enough to give us lessons in life. Even if he has to use a stomach virus to get his point across.