Thank You Note

The generosity of others astounds me.  At this point in my life I have been the neediest I have ever been yet I have never felt so fulfilled.  I know it is ultimately through God that this is the case but he has used so many of you in my life.  I feel I need to dedicate at least one Blog post to those who have felt the tug to love me in so many ways.

There are those who have offered me jobs.  Not just any job, but jobs that allow me to bring my children with me so I am able to continue to be a stay-at-home mother and still have an income.  These jobs have given me a schedule, a way to fill time, financial support, and healthy environments.  Thank you to those who have had a hand in passing my name along, creating a job, or simply thinking of me to fill a need.  I am grateful for the hodgepodge jobs I have right now in my time of transition.

There are those who have been ears to listen, shoulders to cry on, mouths to speak truth, and hands to help pull me up off the ground.  You have been generous with your time, and your energy as you listen to the ups and downs of my emotional distresses.  You have been ready and willing to offer hugs of comfort and sympathetic cries.  You have seen me ugly cry and yet you did not leave me.  You have echoed God's voice of truth and His promises.  You have been patient with me as you witness growth and as you witness me falling over my pride.  You have all been so firmly planted, sharing the gifts God has given you to show me love in every possible way.
   
There are those who have offered up their homes as places I can get away from my thoughts, to get away from the familiar.  The hospitality they have shown me did not go unnoticed.  I have been so warmly embraced by many different families who are unrelated to me but who are related in spirit.  They have cared deeply, and I know I am welcome in these places.

There are those who know me in passing, but know it's a difficult time, and they have given spontaneous gifts of encouragement.  Gift cards to target, to a local market, gift baskets, hand-me-downs to myself and my kids, books, diapers/wipes, coffee, meals (both homemade and bought), cards, quotes, a text with a scripture reference, a text that reminds me they are praying... the list goes on!  These are reminders of God's presence in my life, that there are people who are blessing me with thoughtful gifts, and they are being led to do so by our God.

I am the worst for thank you notes... I never have them handy and I find myself struggling to find the words to use.  Please, all of you, accept this as my thank you note.  I love everyone of you, I am grateful for all that you have done for me.  Most of you can be thanked for multiple things mentioned.   I am truly blessed beyond what I ever thought was possible.  What you have done will not be forgotten and I pray that God blesses you ten fold for your generous spirits.