thankful :: rachel reeves

{photo by Melissa Brandman Photography.}

I'm thankful for....HELP.
Yes.  HELP.

Recently, my daughters underwent some extensive medical treatment.  Basically, one had two surgeries and the other was hospitalized.  All within two weeks (as I write this, I'm guzzling coffee).
During that time, I became keenly aware of my surroundings.  I became more aware of those in my life and I became most aware of the Lord's vast blessings on my life.  We all have people in our lives that are placed their at specific times to fulfill the Lords greater plan.  We also have people in our circle that have been there for the good the bad and the ugly.  The really ugly.

As I sat in the hospital, I had people texting, calling, sending packages, coming to visit and emailing.  It dawned on me.  They weren't doing this for any other reason except they CARE, they want to ENCOURAGE and they LOVE.  Just as the Lord commanded us to. As is my natural tendancy, I started by telling people "no", when they asked how they could help.  It's my go-to answer and it's easiest for me to maintain control with.  The problem is....you  can only maintain control until everything starts imploding. That happened and then I resisted and then I gave in.
What flowed from giving in was beautiful.
I accepted help.
I let people watch my child.
I allowed people to bring us food.
I watched as people sent things and prayed for us.

I realized that it is as much for them as it is for me.  People WANT to help. They want to be there. They want to give back.

I let them.

This year, I am thankful for help and allowing people to bless our family, during a difficult time.  It made all the difference.

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