This may not come across as eloquently as I would like. But I will try my best with an almost 6 month old and a two and a half year old sitting at my feet.

After Monday’s breakdown, I had an outpouring of genuine love and care. It overwhelmed me (in the best way) and made me realize that I am not alone. No matter how detached I feel from the rest of the group of “got it together mommies”, they have been in my situation. And those who say they haven’t probably will at some point. I had friends both online and off tell me that they are praying for me, offering any help that they could give. And that truly means so much to me.

My friend April came over Tuesday night and she devised a plan for our bonus room. She had it all down on paper and was willing to go right then and there to start cleaning, moving, anything I wanted her to do. I felt a little apprehensive and just wanted to double check it with James and he was okay with it! So, Tuesday morning my sweet, dear next door neighbor (whom I’ve mentioned before- seriously, I have the absolute best neighbors in the world) came over and helped me clean the upstairs. She threw things away, dusted, vacuumed my stairs!, did laundry both here and at her house. She folded our clothes, hung things up, played with my babies… the list goes on. She did this all on her spring break (she’s a teacher) while her children were gone to Grandma’s. She could have called and said, “Jill, what can I do?” Which I would have probably responded with “Oh, nothing, I’m okay, we’ll get to it.” But nope, she just showed up and took control (which is what I need and she knows that!). Steph could have been getting a pedicure or a manicure or gone shopping without her two kiddies. She could have been doing so many other things, but she came to help me. To be a little light through my darkness. Man, I’m blessed.

And I have my friend Tiff who left for her parents’ house but who has said she’s coming over Friday to do whatever needs to be done. She’s the type who would scrub your toilets if you let her. She’s the best. I am surrounded by the best Jesus has made, I truly believe that.

All those feet up there - every single one of those girls who are attached to those feet prayed for me. Prayed for me to not feel so alone, prayed for me to continue doing what I do, prayed for my marriage, prayed me, their friend.

To all those who emailed me, said they would pray for me, left me sweet comments, Thank You. Your kind words for a stranger mean so much.

Jeremy had this scripture on his blog and it was just what I needed this morning.

12When he had finished washing their feet, he put on his clothes and returned to his place. “Do you understand what I have done for you?” he asked them. 13″You call me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord,’ and rightly so, for that is what I am. 14Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. 15I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you. 16I tell you the truth, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him. 17Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them. -John 13:12-17

These girls have washed my feet. And I am eager and excited to be able to return this blessing they have given to me.

If that’s not a Love Thursday, I don’t know what is.

Posted: 03|27|08 at 8:26 am. Filed under: Love Thursday, Yay God, picture days.
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