Fullness

My heart will forever be imprinted upon because of all the angels that have rendered love & service to me. When I found out I was going to have triplets when the twins were less than 2 years old I wanted to collapse. I can honestly say that I have been sustained from above and because there have been so many people that were in tune & inspired I truly have been rescued on many occasions. This experience of having the triplets has been miraculous. I have been showered by many different gifts but the one that I find most valuable has come through angels here on earth that have helped to confirm to me that our Savior loves & knows every single one of us. This I can't deny.

This week I was gathering some items together to donate to a family in need through our church so it has been a great opportunity to reflect on all of those who have helped our family. When they asked us in church if any of us had anything for a baby boy my hand jolted up. A couple funny remarks were made like, "Don't you want to save all of that stuff for next time". "Very funny", I thought since I haven't even told anybody about our plans to go for quads:-).... Anyway, if the truth be known all of the items donated are really from my dear friends & sisters....I just happened to be the one to gather them up.

My heart is full.

My mind is full, I have so much I want to get out & share.

My hands & arms are full. Hopefully I have enough love & energy to get the most important jobs done first.

All I have to say is thank goodness for Trader Joes. Yes last night a quick veggie pizza did the trick. Sometimes ya gotta do what you've gotta do. Also if you want the best snack try a Pure bar. Very tasty & great for on the go...move over Larabar.

P.S. - Cynthia remember how on Sunday I lost my keys again & then you drove all of us home while you were sweating only to offer us drinks & food while I waited for my husband...well would you be mad if I told you I had my keys all along ( I swear I had no idea). I know I need my head examined but hopefully an I love you & a thank you will do in the meantime.

P.S.S - I'm glad your Christmas tree is still in tact.

Color connecting with lavender & the emotion valve...

As I was sitting there completely basking in the uplifting lesson that was being taught @ church today I couldn't help but notice that this particular instructor always matched her displays to her outfit which happened to be a shade of purple.  You may have called the color in between a periwinkle & lavender.  I love the lessons that are taught for they always give a renewed sense to be a better person but because I connect everything with color I couldn't help but connect to an image I saw on my annual Sat. night trip to the grocery store.

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Even though it was a pretty image I thought it was pretty girly. I usually associate lavender or purple as one of the most feminine colors. A color that usually doesn't communicate to me very well except lately because you see I have been feeling extra girly. I mean I had already shed tears three times that day, two of the times legit & the other because I over heard someones husband on the phone with his wife being guided down the ice cream isle to make sure he brought home the right one that she must have been craving?  Well ok I didn't actually shed a tear but it made me feel all tender inside thinking about family relationships & how I've sent husband on many of late night trips.  You see I welcome tears outside of the few days that lead up to the cycle because they are usually more rational & the true tears usually mean that I can actually feel emotion. Let me explain....After I found out I was going to have triplets when the twins were only 22 months I thought surely my emotion valve would be shut off as I went into survival over-drive.  I thought for sure I was going to become numb to everything and become a complete zombie & that scared me.  I've been to that place before & I didn't like it one bit.  There is nothing worse than trading in empathy for apathy.  I prayed really hard that I would be able to feel through this whole experience & on the whole I'm happy to say I've been able to stay soft which I am so thankful for.  So in honor of soft, feminine girl power let's celebrate by looking @ lavenderish images of home decor but no tears necessary.

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