These last couple days since Joe's dad's passing have been emotional. It's amazing how that level of emotion can really wipe you out.
Today, I am thankful to the people that are stepping into that gap to hold us up & help us keep walking through this. My father-in-law's service AND calling hours will be on Friday. It will be a long day. When we realized just how long, my brother-in-law asked if I could organize some snack-type foods being brought in so the family could have a place to retreat to for some sustenance & a break (Jack impacted many people, so public calling hours are 3 hours long, with the service immediately following). Great idea, but I almost buckled at the thought of trying to find people able to help the day after Thanksgiving.
Enter another moment I am thankful for access to social media. I put our need on FB. Within a few hours...Done. It's taken care of. Not only that, an awesome friend sent me a text a few days ago wanting to help, & without hesitation, is caring for our littlest babes since it would be difficult (read: impossible) for them to make it through those many hours. What a gift.
I have cried a lot today. Tears of grief. Tears of joy. Tears of relief. I pray I always remember the importance of gestures of caring & kindness, no matter how big or small. They truly matter, they truly bless, & I am truly thankful.
Today, I am thankful to the people that are stepping into that gap to hold us up & help us keep walking through this. My father-in-law's service AND calling hours will be on Friday. It will be a long day. When we realized just how long, my brother-in-law asked if I could organize some snack-type foods being brought in so the family could have a place to retreat to for some sustenance & a break (Jack impacted many people, so public calling hours are 3 hours long, with the service immediately following). Great idea, but I almost buckled at the thought of trying to find people able to help the day after Thanksgiving.
Enter another moment I am thankful for access to social media. I put our need on FB. Within a few hours...Done. It's taken care of. Not only that, an awesome friend sent me a text a few days ago wanting to help, & without hesitation, is caring for our littlest babes since it would be difficult (read: impossible) for them to make it through those many hours. What a gift.
I have cried a lot today. Tears of grief. Tears of joy. Tears of relief. I pray I always remember the importance of gestures of caring & kindness, no matter how big or small. They truly matter, they truly bless, & I am truly thankful.
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