Old Testament pick me ups

I love the old testament. Some stories can be kindof depressing though. But maybe they do that to make me realize that i dont have it so bad.
Example, last night I was reading the story of jacob and rachel in genesis. Jacob had to work 7 hard years in the desert for rachel, and he was so in love with her that it only felt like a day. I've only been away from richie working one month and it does NOT feel like a day. Hahaha.

But as if that wasnt enough, Jacob was tricked at the wedding and ended up with Rachels ugly sister, Lea. After one week, he could marry rachel but still had to stay and work another 7 years. I feel sorry for Lea though. It's not her fault she was the ugly one. She had 7 kids with Jacob and was still like, Surely he will love me now. I guess her children and knowing that she was the mother of a great nation comforted her. I the meantime, Rachel had all the love but no children. Joseph and Benjamin were born after Lea had had 4 already. It wasn't exactly her fault that Jacob loved her more either. I'm sure Jacob was a great man because he had all of those blessings from the Lord, I just wonder how he handled all of the drama. To each his own life I guess.

I guess I'm just thinking that I'm glad that I have a husband who loves me and that I dont have to compete in childbirth to try to earn his affection, and I dont have to wait seven years either. There's an old testament pick-me-up to be grateful for. Lol

By the way, the baby is doing much better today. Had a very rough night but woke up happier and hopefully things will go uphill from here. :)