Six of my eight children and their spouses are together in Utah this weekend.
I am far away in Texas.
Sigh.
They are having dinner together and having a family baby shower for Valerie.
I am here and not there.
Pout.
The good of having a job is that I can afford to fly to see my kids.
The bad of having a job is that I'm not always free to go to my kids.
And what would this weekend be like for them without Jennifer?
I can't imagine.
Would they have a place to gather to eat and visit and play games?
Would anyone organize them enough to get them all together?
Would they even come to Utah if they didn't know they had a couch to sleep on and someone to feed and take care of them?
What, indeed, would this family be like without Jennifer's generous and gathering heart?
Jennifer has been shepherding her siblings since they were born.
They may not always have appreciated it.
But no one has done more for keeping our family close and in touch and in the same room as Jennifer has.
I especially appreciate it when I am far away in Texas.
Because of Jennifer, we are, individually and collectively,
better, stronger, happier.
There is no way to measure the depth and breadth and length of the blessings we receive at her hand.
There are no words to thank her for all she does.
Just thanks, and more thanks, and more thanks.
Thank you....
Thank you....
Thank you....
Thank you...
Thank you...
Thank you.
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5 comments:
Amen to that. She has a busy, busy life of her own, but always impresses me with her efforts to feed Angela and Micah, to accomodate whoever needs to stay there, bends to their schedules, provides a homebase and food, and goes to the trouble to make everything nice. She has a gift for sure, it's sad you can't be there to enjoy it.
I couldn't agree more! She is an incredible woman, and I feel very lucky to have her as my sister. In fact, I blogged on her myself!
you're welcome- I do much of it for you mom!! and I may complain about the work and the preparation sometimes, but it is always so fun when we all get together! we missed you this time too! can't wait for your visit!
I completely agree. Jenn is one of the busiest people I know, yet she always takes time and energy to help whoever she can. I know it can be a stress at times, so it's gratifying to know that her efforts are truly appreciated!
I second what each of you said. Since I have nothing to add I will just appreciate that at this time of my life I am near her so that I can witness her good deeds and be blessed by them.
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