Sunday, October 23, 2011

Grateful

I have to be honest. I am feeling pretty overwhelmed with life right now. There is so much to do with preparations for the primary program and the church halloween party/service project that the primary was put in charge of and full time work and a beautiful baby girl that deserves tons and tons of kisses and keeping my house from totally falling into chaos and laundry and dinner and trying to keep up with exercise and relationships with friends and...and...and..blah blah blah blah blah. The list goes on.

This morning I heard the sad news that my friend's little sister passed away and I have another friend that started out her week by getting a double mastectomy for breast cancer that will require chemo.

As I was driving home from church I was feeling a little sorry for myself and I thought of these two amazing ladies and how they must be feeling on this Sunday. I had the epiphany that I have so much to be grateful for. I composed a post in my head where I would post pictures of all the things I'm thankful for in my life (that is not going to happen...too much time and too many more important things that need to be done).

The point is:

1) I have so many things to be thankful for
2) To my friends who are suffering right now, I am praying for you.


A couple of pics for my family!!

4 comments:

Lindsay said...

Oh Heather, I so feel you! After hearing Sara's news, I too feel so grateful for my blessing today. I hope you have time to squeeze in everything you need to this week. We miss you!

Laura said...

What a DOLL!! You're so good! I hope the program and party go well! I'm praying for YOU too so you can not be too overwhelmed. Gratitude is a wonderful thing!

The Fox Family said...

I have been feeling like doing a post JUST LIKE THIS! You took the words right from my mouth. As I have felt overwhelmed by silly things...i also keep thinking of Barb and now Sara. We have amazing, strong friends that are going through a whole lot. Thanks for the reminder to be grateful and know that my "stresses" are nothing in comparison.

Dallings said...

I am so glad Barbara is surrounded by my dearest friends. She has mentioned how helpful you have been. It has been hard to hear about her struggles. It has had me doing a lot of thinking also.

You are so good in primary. You make a huge impact on those kiddies and teachers. Good luck with the program. I loved the kids answers.