This has by far been the most difficult pregnancy and I am just getting into it. I have been very sick with constant nausea. I am reminded over and over that we all must have trials in our lives. I am trying to approach this pregnancy with "What am I supposed to learn?" and "How can this bring me closer to my Savior?"
So I would like to talk about the tender mercies I have been given so far during this pregnancy.
I have had an outpouring of kindness from friends and ward members. In one day I had 2 offers of dinner and someone wanting to take my kids 2 days a week so I could rest. I couldn't believe it.
Monday I was really bad and after dropping JD off at school went to my mother-in-laws to rest. She took care of Maddie while I slept and then Maddie played sleeping with me and all her toys. She tucked us all into bed and fed us hot chocolate. My mother-in-law then made me and Maddie lunch as well as one for John D. Such a huge help when I don't have to figure out what to eat. I then picked up JD and got another offer to watch him next week. As I was dropping off Noelle Meadows her mother offered to take Maddie and John Derek for the afternoon so I could rest. That was such a blessing. I went home and slept for a few more hours. What a blessing.
Elizabeth has been such a life saver. She is constantly taking care of me as well as everyone else. She is always willing to help and always obeying me. What a great girl she is. I am really coming to appreciate her more and this is really opening my eyes to the wonderful girls she is.
Derek is wonderful. He never complains, just holds me when I don't feel good and takes care of the house and the kids. He has so much on his plate but he never gets mad or complains. He is amazing. I am so blessed to be his wife.
As I was coming down the stairs this morning John Derek was walking next to me and rubbed my tummy all the way down the stairs and into the family room. It was his way of letting me know it would all be okay.
Samantha enjoys doing the laundry. She will usually do it without complaint. She advances the laundry, brings me the clean clothes to fold, and then get the new clothes to put in. And she is only 7. What a great girl.
So yes, I feel blessed. The Lord is truly helping me. I will try to continue to look at the things I should be grateful for.
So I would like to talk about the tender mercies I have been given so far during this pregnancy.
I have had an outpouring of kindness from friends and ward members. In one day I had 2 offers of dinner and someone wanting to take my kids 2 days a week so I could rest. I couldn't believe it.
Monday I was really bad and after dropping JD off at school went to my mother-in-laws to rest. She took care of Maddie while I slept and then Maddie played sleeping with me and all her toys. She tucked us all into bed and fed us hot chocolate. My mother-in-law then made me and Maddie lunch as well as one for John D. Such a huge help when I don't have to figure out what to eat. I then picked up JD and got another offer to watch him next week. As I was dropping off Noelle Meadows her mother offered to take Maddie and John Derek for the afternoon so I could rest. That was such a blessing. I went home and slept for a few more hours. What a blessing.
Elizabeth has been such a life saver. She is constantly taking care of me as well as everyone else. She is always willing to help and always obeying me. What a great girl she is. I am really coming to appreciate her more and this is really opening my eyes to the wonderful girls she is.
Derek is wonderful. He never complains, just holds me when I don't feel good and takes care of the house and the kids. He has so much on his plate but he never gets mad or complains. He is amazing. I am so blessed to be his wife.
As I was coming down the stairs this morning John Derek was walking next to me and rubbed my tummy all the way down the stairs and into the family room. It was his way of letting me know it would all be okay.
Samantha enjoys doing the laundry. She will usually do it without complaint. She advances the laundry, brings me the clean clothes to fold, and then get the new clothes to put in. And she is only 7. What a great girl.
So yes, I feel blessed. The Lord is truly helping me. I will try to continue to look at the things I should be grateful for.
put me down for a day! how about Tuesdays!
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