Angels Among Us

As you might have heard, I (Jen) had my gall bladder out two weeks ago. The surgery went well, and after laying around an entire week, I'm finally up and moving around again. But for about a week, I had to rest a lot and I wasn't even supposed to lift anything over 10 lbs., including Grace & Millie.

It was an interesting experience for me to switch roles from being the mother who my kids depend on all day long, to being the one who was dependent on others for my needs, and for my children's needs. It was a humbling experience.

I don't know how I would have survived if I didn't have such a helpful, selfless, & serving husband. I fell in love with him 50 times more this week, as I sat lifeless on the couch and watched him take care of his 3 girls. But when he had to go back to work and bishoping, my Angels came to rescue me.

My mother-in-law came and took Millie to her house for 3 days. My mom came with her bags packed to stay as long as I needed her. My sister, Ang, came two days. Paul's sister, Melissa, took Millie for a day. My brother, Josh, and his fiance, Elena, helped one evening. My visiting teacher brought us a meal, and neighbors also offered help with the girls.

How could I not feel loved and cared for with that kind of help? I know I'm so fortunate to have this much family nearby. Through this experience, I was infused with more determination to serve others in their time of need, and to be more observant of when those times may be.