unsettling dream

Last night I had a strange dream that I accidentally injured a policeman with my car as I was driving through the scene of another accident and as a result I was sentenced to 4 1/2 years in jail.  It was immediately clear to me that it meant being separated from my kids and the effects that would have on us all. It was terribly emotional and I woke quickly with an awful stomachache and desperately missing my girls.  I hate having unsettling dreams like that, but at least I can use it as a reminder that my time with my children is important and precious.  And at the very least, I'm sure it will have the ridiculous side effect of causing me to be a better driver and a better citizen for a day.