I can't believe Gary gets home in two weeks! Its getting so close... some days it still seems like a lifetime away. But its coming! Things have been pretty good for the most part. I am getting tired of basically being a single parent. Although I do have a lot of help and wonderful friends and family that take him I am just excited not to wonder if I am asking others too much for their help. Gary will be here to help.
Here's a shout out to all that I must thank!
I am SO grateful. First off, my best friend and brother Kevin always runs in to help with the carseat and spoils me with many things! We have great talks and although we have many different beliefs I feel we have a connection that will last forever. We get each other, are there for each other and though I feel like the lucky one of the two I am sure happy we are the friends we are! He has watched Jackson and made me laugh with the way he entertained him while I was gone. Thanks!
Second, my amazing sister and one I look up to as her mothering is amazing! She has done SO many things for me as Gary has been gone. I can't even explain the amount of generosity she has given me. She was there at my birthing class, at the hospital (sleeping there with me too), the first few days at home with Jackson, many meals, many invites to her house, Easter surprise, did I say many meals? my first mothers day care package!, breakfasts, lunches, dinners, she has been a listening ear to my long ramblings. I love her and can't thank her enough.
Third, Michelle. She has brightened many days! With her sweet thoughtful texts checking up on me, the cutest gifts she has sent to me just randomly, and with her visits, friendship and great talks it has made this trek a bit easier on me...all because of what some people might think of as little things, but for me they were HUGE! Thanks so much!
Fourth, Julie, Rick, Brianna, Brooke, and Mikki. They are the family I live with. Not only have they opened their home to me they accept me and love me for me. They have helped immensely with Jackson. I have done yoga, many store trips, a real estate test prep class (a long one too), taken long hot showers, worked out, and have been able to play kickball on a league because of all their help and generosity of their time. They are my right hand and I WOULD NOT have been able to do it without them right here in the same home helping me.
I don't disregard all of you that have given gifts, send love and support, called me, encouraged me and have been there for me these past months. You all are my life savers. And I thank you!
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