Life Giving Time

Sometimes I allow myself to give of my time, energy, and emotion to a point that I am no longer able to give, but keep trying to dole out to those in need. I am amazed at how I don't realize how drained I am sometimes.  I forget to stop and take the time to allow God to refill my spirit. I spend a little time with my family and I notice my life meter jumps. I don't always recognize how far I have been drained until I spend time with people who refill me.  For me, it really is only my family that does this.  I spend time with them and realize how energized and joyful I feel.  What I find interesting about this is that I have spent time alone with God to refill, and that is needed.  However, God has put very specific people in my life to walk alongside and care for me when I don't even realize I need caring for.  Family is a beautiful gift.  I do not take my family, or the time I have with them, for granted.  I realize that not everyone has this, but I do know that God brings people into our lives to be those caregivers for each and every one of us.  Who is your life giving caregiver that God has given to you?