Saturday, January 31, 2009

Miracles

It is hard to describe our gratitude we've experience this last month. As many of you know Mike has been out of a job for 4 months so far. I am blessed to have a job still in Labor and Delivery, but the hospital has been slow and not many shifts to pick up.

Then, one night, late in the evening, there was a knock at the door. It was about 11 pm 2 nights before Christmas. Mike and I opened the door... to see a porch full of wrapped Christmas gifts-- and groceries to last us... weeks. Including everything for a Christmas dinner. Needless to say, we were completely overwhelmed. Like I said, it is hard to explain the gratitude we have for people who would do something like this for us. Similar gifts have been given to us over the past few weeks--from family, friends, and annonymous people. We are so humbled and grateful for the Lord, and for those angels who have been instraments in his hands. "When you are in the service of your fellow beings, you are only in the service of your God". I know that scripture is true, and I know these people will be blessed for their goodness. Mike and I have both shed more tears than we can count--tears of happiness and gratitude.


No, no one took this picture, just the camera on the tripod. You know me--I get a picture of everything. Pictures tell stories.

8 comments:

Amy Beatty said...

That is the sweetest story ever. And I'm so excited to hear you get to have another baby. Your life is just filled with joy and miracles. Love you guys xoxo

simple mom/wife said...

I'm so glad to hear that. We've had you in our prayers. I must admit our porch was very full those same days. We've seen so many miracles as well. We are excited to pay if forward someday, as I'm sure you guys are too. You deserve all the most wonderful service ever!

Dave and Loralee said...

My sweet sweet kari. I'm so grateful for those angels too, that they took care of you. We've seen a lot of the same miracles and I'm so grateful that there are people out there with tender hearts and who are listening to the promptings of the Spirit. I wish I was there. And a BABY!!! Congrats! love you tons :)

Mandi said...

This is a lot of stuff! I didn't know there was that much! WOW! If you were here, we would be doing that. Maybe you should move back!

Jess and Tim Newcomb said...

kari,
I love you! you are so great. you are one of the most positive people I have ever met! I look up to you for your faith! lot jess

Ben & Carly said...

conggratulations on the new baby Kari, it's true that most often we see the greatest blessings admist our trials. what a neat experience, it's what christmas is truly about..miracles.

Ari said...

Oh that brought tears to my eyes. How amazing and giving that people can be. You guys are still in my prayers and hope that your husband will be able to find a job soon in this crazy economy.

Alisha said...

KARI!!!!! congrats! I didn't know. Good luck with this next 1. hope you're feeling well.