I'm not a morning person

I don't function well until at least 9:00 a.m. If I'm up before that, I have to try really hard not to be grouchy. Anyway, this morning I woke up with a stiff back, pounding headache, and dry, scratchy throat. Add that to the fact that I'm not a morning person, and you've got a pretty grumpy person. Before I got up to take care of the boys, I just shot up a quick prayer: God, keep my attitude from being effected by how I feel physically. It worked! It's amazing what we can do with God's strength behind us.

As a little side note, I really admire those people who have a chronic physical condition, yet choose to be upbeat and positive. I'm sure it's a whole lot harder than we realize.