Our four-year-old has been going through a terrible sleep regression, and mamas… I’m not sure I’ve been so tired in my life. 

Yes, I’m obviously tired from the lack of sleep. But truthfully, I think I’m more worn from being so touched-out 24/7. 

Not only will she refuse to go to sleep without someone next to her, but she won’t even let me leave a room. I have to be close to her literally every second of the day. 

And to be honest, I’m hanging on by a freaking thread. 

Out of complete desperation and exhaustion, my husband and I suggested putting her mattress on the floor of our oldest daughter’s room, crossing all our fingers and toes that she would be acceptable company during the night so we could actually get some sleep. 

And lo and behold, it worked — but not only did it work, it created something so incredibly special that I didn’t ever expect or anticipate. 

Quite frankly, I thought our oldest would hesitate a little to have her little sister in her room. But she didn’t. She was SO excited when we suggested it, and now every single night they both ask “Can we have a sleepover tonight?!” 

Goodness gracious, bless my soul. 

It has truly been so sweet for me to see such an incredible hardship turn into such a beautiful sister bonding experience — and only my good God could orchestrate something like that. 

And it got me thinking…how many other times in my life have I felt like God wasn’t hearing me, or couldn’t see me, or quite frankly just didn’t seem to care…only for Him to show up at just the right time with a blessing that could only come from Him. 

I can think of so many examples — and yet He was kind enough to give me another one. 

And I guess I just wanted to share this for anyone else out there who is in their own trenches of life that you aren’t alone, even when it feels like it. Keep praying the prayers and fighting the good fight. 

Because I have a feeling God is going to show up just when you least expect it.

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