Weights and Things

Have you ever heard the expression, "The Savior carries the weight so you don't have to." Well, I believe that He has helpers. They come in all shapes and sizes and their deeds come in many varieties. I have had a weight lifted off my chest this couple of weeks. The heaviest part was carried away last night.

The recipes have helped tremendously. The words of encouragement and offers of help have been overwhelming, in a good way. Little things, like offering to drive to distant destinations, mean so much. Don't think I don't know you read my blog, you are sneaky, but not so much :) The bigger things, like just so happening to have an extra breadmaker and dropping it by with wonderful tips and recipes for using freshly ground whole wheat flour, amazing. Feeling the need to pick up a few things from Costco and attempt to sneak it into my garage :), heartwarming and so appreciated.

The weight of the world is heavy, but when we bear it together it is not so noticeable. It is a humbling thing to be on the receiving end of charity. I keep waiting for the time when I get to go back to being the sneaky one. It hasn't happened yet, I pray that it will. I miss it. Not because I can't accept being on this side of the line, but because I know how good it feels to be cared about and thought about and treated with respect in spite of circumstances. I know how closely I feel the Savior's love when I witness and accept loving acts of charity from others. I would love to be the Lord's helper again, but until then I will soak up what it is to be the receiver and do everything I can to teach my children gratitude and humility.

Bless you all.