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Me, Panic? No!

I am panicking tonight. I normally try not to let stress of the unknown get to me, but tonight it is. I offered to keep my friend's youngest 2 children (ages 11 months and 2 1/2) for her tomorrow because her husband is having back surgery. I know what it's like to not have family nearby to help with childcare, and I didn't want her to not be with him at the hospital because of lack of childcare. So. . . I am keeping them for her. No big deal. Except the baby doesn't like to take a bottle (sound familiar?) and doesn't care for food too well. And his surgery is in Charlotte. And he has to be at the hospital by 5AM. Yes, you read correctly. I am getting her children at 4:30AM. I just pray they go right back to sleep! I've been up since 4:20 this morning because of my own children. I know God's grace is sufficient, and I am thankful I am able to help her out. Just pray for my sanity tomorrow as I care for a 9 month old, 11 month old, two 2 1/2 year olds , and 4