A whole hearted Thank You

I've debated whether or not to even address this topic, because I'm still working on being humble, and sometimes events such as these make us realize really how much we rely on others. It's still hard for me to accept--but this is probably why Heavenly Father insists that I keep learning this lesson over and over again. If only I would learn.

To sum it up, we didn't anticipate this Christmas being much of ANYTHING. We couldn't afford to do gifts for each other, let alone buy groceries, so it was a pretty emotional few months (November through December). I'm NOT saying this because I want a pity party with me as the special guest, it's just the reality surrounding our lives right now. So, that's that. I'm just here to tell you that miracles occur EVERY day. Literally. I've seen several in the past month alone. Without divulging any really personal info, basically we got some help. OK, we got a lot of help. We received completely anonymous letters in the mail with cash...we received gifts from several people who didn't know they were buying for US specifically, we received some extra financial support from family--one of which came a couple days after paying our tithing and wondering how we'd pay our utility bills. My point is, there are lots of good people out there. So many people want to help out, and they might think that $20 just isn't going to do much. Well, when it buys your groceries for the week, it is doing a LOT :) I know some of the people who helped out, felt prompted to help us by reading the blog. I never intended for this to be a platform for begging of any kind, I just kind of openly talk about things going on in our lives. But I have absolutely no doubt that each and every person who helped us was prompted to do so. I would feel extremely ungrateful not to acknowledge their help and their love. What a great reminder of what the Christmas season is all about--and what better way to embody the Savior's message to all of us, than by living it. So, for what it's worth--every red cent was received humbly and almost sacredly as we realized how blessed we were to be surrounded with so many people who love us. This Christmas Season will not soon be forgotten. In fact, it probably won't ever be. I keep telling myself that someday we'll get our chance...we'll do some good in the world, and be able to keep this ball rolling.

Love to all and Happy New Year!