Friday, November 7, 2008

Big Miracles that come in little ways

This day didn't start out too promising. I have been so overcome with emotion over Susan's passing. It's been especially hard to be here in Boise while her funeral was taking place in Texas. I wanted to be there so badly.

Then as I was getting the boys ready for their seed class, I went to pull Max's clothes out of the dirty clothes basket, and found my necklace that I had thought I lost two weeks ago. The necklace was given to me from a very special friend (Laura Olsen) just after Oakley died . I was devastated by the loss, and had turned my house upside down to try and find it ...to no avail, until this morning. I sat there with that necklace in my hands and just cried. It was a little miracle that came at just the right time. It just helped me put things into perspective, and I felt like Heavenly Father wanted me to know that he loved me and was aware of my feelings.

During the day, so many family and friends called out of the blue...how inspired they were, and how grateful I was for their thoughtfulness.

Then early in the evening, Holly Scott a good friend from my ward brought me this beautiful rose plant with a sweet "thinking of you" note. I LOVE flowers, and this was yet another BIG little miracle for me.
Of course, when Geoff returned home tonight from being away for a week in California, everything was just perfect.

I feel so blessed and so grateful for family and friends who care and are there almost magically when I need them.

3 comments:

FamiLee said...

Okay, this post made me cry...you and Emma Smith have a thing or two in common.

Kris said...

JaNae,
I was wondering if you were able to attend Susan's funeral. I am so sorry that you couldn't.
You were in my dreams last night. I was suddenly at your home. You, Geoff the boys were all there! When I realized where I was I was SO excited. I got to see your home and watch Max walk and oh, you were beautiful, by the way. Suddenly, I realized that if I dashed back to the car I could get my camera and take pictures and BLOG the whole thing!!!!!!!!! Too bad it was a dream.

Mika said...

I am so very happy that you have people in your life who are in tune with your needs. What a blessing.