Have you ever had writer's block? I've found that most of the times I sit to blog, I have it. I think it's not so much a block as it is just getting the first sentence down. Once I get the first sentence written, I'm fine. Hmmm........interesting.

This weekend we went to Hannibal, Mo. for a day of playing and learning about Sam Clemens and other area attractions. It was wonderful.

We went to the Mark Twain Cave and enjoyed the cool 50* atmosphere as we were told about different things that had happened in the cave, ranging from the infamous Jesse James hideout to the wild tales that Mark Twain told about 'Injun Joe'.

The kids really enjoyed seeing different parts of the cave and learning about the limestone and how the cave was formed. Of course the tour guide's version was that ice caps melted and flooded the ground with water. The cave was supposedly formed this way. However, we know it was the flood that Noah and his family survived that created it.

After we went through the cave, we went to the river. We had already decided to ride the riverboat, but my husband surprised us all by having us go on a "dinner cruise". It was costly, but it was a once in a lifetime treasure. I'm sure the kids will remember it for years and years. We brought home lots of souvenirs as well.

After our vacation and our long drive home, I was ready to rest. Yesterday I spent most of the day just lounging on the couch and trying to recooperate from the trip. I had fully intended to get back to homeschooling on Monday. By mid-morning, I realized it was a lost cause. I was too tired.

I guess this is a good place to interject that I have been diagnosed with Epstein-Barr Virus, most commonly known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. I was diagnosed when I was 14 and have battled the enemy of my soul off and on since the diagnosis. I fully believe that the Lord is able to heal me of this and I'm praying and waiting for Him to heal me.

With CFS, I am occasionally incapacitated from sheer fatigue. Yesterday I experienced a slight relapse and was unable to do much of anything. I felt pretty awful, but I try to keep a positive attitude. I *know* He is able to heal me. I *know* He will heal me eventually. I *know* this is just for a season. As I tick off the good things and concentrate on them, the bad things are far outweighed and the burden of it lifts. As one of my good friends says, The devil is a liar.

I'm still feeling a little sluggish today. I woke up earlier than normal this morning and attempted to get my day underway. I have to admit that the computer is a big hindrance to my time and ability to accomplish things in my home. I *did* get my "junk" drawer cleaned out earlier today though. It's much nicer and even closes like it should. lol

I'm currently working on laundry and cleaning the house. We've got so much to get done. I'm going to have to get the house cleaned up and ready for school tomorrow. I have so much to get done before we school tomorrow. I'll probably finish up my paperwork jobs tonight and finish folding laundry and such. I'm so anxious to get this house cleaned and ready though.

Well, I believe I'm going to go rest a bit. I'm feeling overwhelmed and run down again. I'm really tired today. I hope everyone is having a good day.

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