It was an awesome morning. I surfed in the rain, then went and got coffee...that pretty much sums up one of my most-favorite ways to spend a morning in the whole wide world. Just thinking about it makes me giddy and talk like a kid...It was a beautiful gift my friend Julie gave me today.
Two things made this day possible, Julie and preschool. So, thank you Grandma Lois and Granny Carolyn who helped pay for the kids' pre-school, and thank you to Julie for being genuinely happy to watch my kiddos while I surf. Julie has given me this gift so many times since I have had kids. It means so much to me. (She surfs too, so it is extra-amazing that she is happy to just sit and watch and never makes me feel bad or rushed!) It is so easy to leave the kids with people who really want to help. It assures me that I am not burdening them, but that we are both enjoying our time.
I want to remember to offer to help to younger moms when I'm out of this season. Just an hour or two goes such a long way! I also want to be "that" person for other people, right now, in whatever capacity I can. I want to be the person that drops everything to serve someone as soon as the need arises, the person that "shows up," the person that sets a specific date and time to help and makes it happen. I want to give the love, and be the hands and feet of Jesus to those around me.
Thank you so much to all of those people in my life who have been His hands and feet, coming around to support our family through meals, babysitting, financial help, visiting, cleaning, listening, praying...
If you are reading this blog, thank you so, so, much.
I remember what you have done, and it means so much to me.
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