"They" are the amazing friends and family that have rallied around us. I'm overwhelmed, yet again, at the outpouring of support, prayers and thoughtfulness of so many people. I've always known that in times of need you really find out so much about people. But I guess when it really happens, it can be much more powerful and emotional than you think.
Mom has scheduled a few friends & family to do weekly visits to make sure my lunch shift is covered each day, as well as morning and afternoon visitors to help with chores or whatever needs to be done. I also need help getting to the doctor each week and she has that covered too. Another dear friend has set up dinners for us, three days per week, for the next 8 weeks. Neighbors have contacted me wanting to help and visit. Our extended family (Aunts and Cousins) have called regularly to check in. My favorite Aunt Kathy has been in touch daily. I can't get over all of this. As I have already said, it's such a humbling experience being sidelined for a long duration of time. But with such wonderful, helpful and genuine people surrounding us, it's been nothing but comforting.
I'm looking forward to being able to spend some quality time with people who I never get to spend time with due to our busy lives. Over the years, differences in life agenda's (kids, working vs. non-working Moms etc.) have not allowed me to spend as much time with friends as we used to have. It's been harder to keep up since we all are so busy with our respective lives. Now is a good chance to catch back up and stay in better touch with each other. I think that is a blessing. Mom and I have been together almost daily for the last many weeks - and it's been awesome. I get to spend more time with my sister in law and niece. I don't often get to sit down and chat with my Mother in law. Now we'll have some time together also.
Obviously I've had a great deal of alone time to reflect on things and I don't know how I could possibly complain about being stuck in bed when I have so many special people surrounding me. I know that people like to pitch in and help in times of need - I just hope that I can impress upon everyone how grateful we are for everything; and better yet, I hope I can repay everyone someday, in some way. Thank you will never be enough.
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K. Thank you may never be enough, but having three healthy boys will be. Know that everyone helping you just wants you to be there to help them when you can and wants you to have three healthy boys!
so happy to hear you had a good report yesterday. I just wish I was closer so I too could come bring food or company! You are in our prayers each day! Kisses...jen
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