This time that I've been down has been a real struggle for me. Mentally, emotionally, physically, spiritually, I've been drained. I've had to rely on others for so much and it has been one of the hardest things I've ever been through. I've seen my mom basically everyday as she has returned to her " young mothering" days to help raise my children- cooking, cleaning, bathing, bedtime, etc. I've had to depend on my sisters' in law and best friend for transportation to easily over 50 doctor's appointments. I've depended on a sweet friend to drop off and pick up my sweet girl 3 days a week for preschool, not to mention the fact that she takes both of my children all day on Mondays so that they get a fun time out of the house. I've had to have sweet little UNLV dental wives come over to play with my babies and cook them lunch because I couldn't do these simple things a mother should be able to do. I've had over 60 meals brought into my home from the sweet sisters of our ward, friends from school, and past students of mine just to help ease the burden. I've had friends, visiting teachers, and sweet neighbors just stop by to check on my sanity, (regularly, probably because they knew I was a nut bag even before this situation). I've had packages sent in the mail just so I know that my sweet friend is thinking of me. I've had to place extra stress on my husband to do more around the house, when he is just supposed to be focusing on school.
It's been six months, and I'm 10 days away from the light at the end of the tunnel. I'm overwhelmed at the amount of kindness and service we have received during this challenging period, and I'm truly, eternally grateful. There is no way for me to really "Pay it Forward" towards each of these generous people, but I will try my best to do so when I return to normal, vertical human status again.
Thank you again to all of you. From the bottom of my heart, this could NOT have been accomplished without your generosity. I'm emotional as I write this, and no it's not just because of the crazy pregnancy hormones. It's because I know that our family is truly loved by so many.
Clearly I have A LOT of work to do, to even begin to Pay it Forward!
