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Tender Mercies Part 2

It's time to make a public update about all of the amazing ways our family has been blessed during this difficult time.  Once again, I would feel incredibly ungrateful to not mention the amazing people who have done things both big and small to make our life a little bit easier right now, and all of the little things I am grateful for!

* Many family members sent me flowers while in the hospital, and my theatre ed friends sent this amazing edible arrangement plus some cash to help with our situation.


* My sister and brother-in-law watching my boys the weekend my husband was driving home.

* My husband having no car trouble on his way home from San Francisco.  A day or two after he got home, his car battery died.

*My BYU friend McKell and her family letting us stay at her house the night we got in to San Francisco


* Modern technology allowing me to Skype with my boys while I was away

* Teachers and parents helping my student get to region and state drama competition.  They ended up taking 3rd place overall at Region, and out one-act got 3rd place at region, making it to state.  This was the first time my kids have ever placed at region overall, and the first time our one-act has made it to state.  I know that this wouldn't have been possible without teacher and parent help, and especially the help of Melissa Salguero, who coached my kids!!


* The beautiful view from our family house room!

* SO many of my neighbors watching my sons while I was away.

* Celsey and Joann, two amazing moms with kids that have spina bifida, came to visit me one of my first weeks back in Utah on modified bedrest.  They brought the most adorable "sunshine" basket and provided me so much comfort with their conversation and kindness!  It is nice to hear from other SB moms that everything WILL be OK!


* A lovely lady from my ward brought me a take-home kit from Color Me Mine so that I could create a cute ceramic plate while bored on bedrest!  She brought all the paint, brushes...everything!  I can't wait to finish it!

* Thankful for social media groups for parents with kids that have spina bifida that have provided help and support.

* Generally thankful for modern technology, medical advancements, and therapies that are available for my daughter.  She is lucky to be living in this day and age!

* Beautiful weather this past week that has picked up my spirit.

* SO many notes, cards, facebook messages, texts, etc. from friends around the world that have brought me so much comfort over the past 2 months.

*My sisters throwing me a beautiful baby shower.  I felt so loved it was unbelievable:










* Neighbors who have been taking me to appointments, stores, on errands, etc. since I am not supposed to be driving.  

* Friends coming to pick me up and take me wherever...IKEA (thanks Celsey), the new Zara at Fashion Place (thanks Corinne), and of course Target (thanks Jessi).

*Daniel's relatives sending us several food gift cards for our family to use.

*The teachers at my school also threw me an amazing baby shower, and the faculty pooled their money and got me an Owlet baby monitor.  It monitors baby's heartbeat and oxygen levels through a cute little sock on her foot.  I didn't really feel I need this with my other two babies, but with Cedar's special needs I feel that it will give me so much peace and comfort!  The faculty at Kearns High are so kind and thoughtful.  I am lucky to work with them!






Again, our family is constantly overwhelmed by the kindness of our family, friends, and neighbors.  THANK YOU!  We are also constantly thankful to our Heavenly Father for the many blessings we are receiving during this time, especially when things seem most difficult.  We are so incredibly blessed!   




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