Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Week 37

You've heard the term, It takes a Village to raise a child. Well, this week I am thankful for my village. Needless to say, it has been a very difficult week for me. I have felt drained and emotionally spent. Nate mentioned that I hadn't been blogging and I told him that I just couldn't. I didn't have it in me. And y'all know I'm the blogging police, so that says a lot:) I couldn't have gotten through this week without some really amazing people. I won't mention everyone by name, because it would be too personal and there is a lot. Diana, thank you for the beautiful flowers. She saw from across the street that I was having a hard time and these flowers have been brightening up my house all week. Thank you Alice. I think you saved two of us this last Saturday. The Dana family. Thanks for your support in letting me come over and hold Jack for my therapy and for letting us crash whenever we wanted. Thank you everyone for letting me talk, cry and for the hugs. And of course, my rock, Nate. Couldn't imagine this journey without you. What a blessing to have so many wonderful people in my life.
Today, things are looking waaaay up. I feel like I have a spring in my step. I have back the peaceful and loving feelings back in our home. I am thankful for Nate and Kyle and the priesthood that they hold. For the love of my Heavenly Father who knows us all personally and cares for us. We are never alone. I know that.

11 comments:

Vidal's Nest said...

So sorry you have been having a hard time lately.
Good friends are the best!
Hope things are getting better for you!

Kristy said...

Sorry you had such a bad week. I'm happy for you that things are better.

Erin said...

I'm sorry to hear that you were having a bad week. I'm glad to know that you had people there to help make it better.

Team Dana said...

We figured this was the only way to make it on your blog. ;) You just keep the onion soup coming. Why don't you get some Jack therapy Thursday, so we can go to lunch?

Kim Bringhurst said...

I'm so glad you've got such great friends and a strong support system so close! We're always thinking of you, Nate, and the girls, and wishing you the very best!

Love ya!

sheri rog said...

i had one a few weeks ago, too. fresh flowers can really brighten up the day, huh?

love you...and glad you've felt like blogging again 'cause those posts were hilarious!

Mel Sims said...

Jen! I should have realized something wasn't right when you stopped blogging. I am so sorry for your troubles. I hope you know, you can always email me to "talk." I know you have helped me through some REALLY hard times of my own.

I love you so much! Please take care. You mean so much to me!
Love,
Mel

grannybringhurst said...

Jen,
I had no idea you were having a bad time. I hope you are o.k. I too am thankful that you have good friends and neighbors. Love you.

Alicia said...

So I am a big dork!! I am sorry you had a bad week. I must have had something go wrong with my brain I thought you were going to be here this week. Plus you had not blogged forever so I just figured it was because you were here! Any way I am planning on OCTOBER cant wait to get together with you again.

Crazymamaof6 said...

hey! what's up!?! if you ever need a chat, email or call me any time. baby holding is excellent therapy, i could use a dose of that myself. i am glad things are looking up, and you have such awesome friends.

Cara @ Gardenview Cottage said...

I'm so sorry! I'm a bad friend - when can we do some yoga to clear your head and your chi. (it is chi right? I'm not up on yoga lingo.