At this time, when there is so many hard things we are dealing with, I am completely overcome with gratitude. I think that it is a "blessing in disguise" that we are going through this trial at this time of year. Yes, it may be true that we no longer have a job, we know exactly when our money will run out, we are scared what the future will bring, BUT we have faith that all will be well, and we can see a little more clearly all the things that we have been blessed with.
We have the worlds most amazing family and friends. I am almost overwhelmed by the amount of love and support that has been shown to us in the past month. We have had financial support, but more importantly we have had emotional support. We have been taken places by our friends and family (mostly out to dinner- YUMMY) to take our minds off the bad and have time to focus on the good. We have had people just tell us how sorry they were, if there was anything they could to let them know, if there was anything that we needed. I am just amazed.
We live in a ward like no other. The sympathy and support we have received is wonderful. We haven't even had to ask for anything. Just the other day an entire Thanksgiving feast was delivered to our door. People are contacting people they know getting Jeff's name out there. Again, amazing!!
We have been blessed with good health. Yes Abby did just break her arm, but she did that while we still had insurance. And all the follow up care for the next month will be covered at no expense (we just have to pay for xrays). We have what we need. There is food in the house, we can still pay for the things we need. And we can focus more on what the real meaning of Christmas is.
This year, yeah it will be a small Christmas, but I have a feeling it will be one of the best Christmas' ever. The focus will be more on our Savior, and less on Santa and presents. It will be more about our love for one another, and less on "so and so got this from Santa." It will be more about making memories together as a family and less on "we need to get gifts for all the neighbors and the kids friends." So, it may be a "small" Christmas as far as gifts go, but it will be the biggest Christmas ever in terms of memories and togetherness.
So, for those of you who have offered a kind word of encouragement, food, money and any and all types of support... THANK YOU! We love you!
2 comments:
Katie,
I know that I don't know you well, but thank you for posting this. this really has been the echo of my heart for the past year. As our situation has required us to simplify and rely on the help of our families, I have come to one simple realization. When everything temporal has been stripped away, we have what really matters: our family,testimonies, and the gospel.
I applaud you for your courage to post about this. I haven't had the guts to post about our struggles and I greatly admire you for telling it like it is. It is comforting to know that we are not the only ones being battered by the financial storms of life. Even though I would never wish it for anyone.
Our last Christmas was so simple but so BEAUTIFUL and I don't think we will ever go back to bigger Christmases because last year was amazing.
You will be in our prayers and if there is one thing I have clung to is that better days are ahead and good things to come. Hugs to you and your family.
Your attitude and testimony are amazing. It's kind of nice when you can put things in His hands and KNOW you will be taken care of. Of course, we are praying for you and know that the Lord will bless Pug with a job. I mean,it's PUG...everyone needs a Pug!!! :) We are always here for you. I hope you know that you can call for anything, anytime. You will get through this! Love you! :)
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