GRATEFUL!

It seems as of late, it is hard to see the good in the world; the boston marathon bombings, the common core initiative that has us all worried, missing kids, and so much more.  Darkness looms over us, threatening our peace, and weighs its dark self down upon us.  Although there is much darkness, the opposite must always also exist.  And I have witnessed so much of the good lately.  I must share.
 I am so overcome with gratitude for the great goodness of the people around me.
So many families in our neighborhood at home
 have been bringing my family dinner every night
since I have been away.
Truly there is still good in the world.
We received a package at the hospital the other day.
Evalette and I were so excited.
A friend from my hometown, lovingly put it together.
Each thing was just what I had been thinking we needed.
She made a beautiful sign of her name.
I hung it across Evalette's crib.
It brightens the room and reminds me that we are loved.
Truly there is still good in the world.
A dear friend of mine
sent me a hospital survival kit.
It has seriously saved the day for me many times.
She didn't have to put that all together for me, but she did.
Truly there is still good in the world.
My dear friend from school did a fundraiser for us.
She was able to raise enough to get Evalette some oils.
I diffuse them in the hospital room.
All the nurses and doctors love the smell of our room.
They have brought me comfort and help me relax.
Truly there still is good in the world.
Our neighbor made me some signs of the quotes I just posted on Sunday.
I cried when I saw them.
How thoughtful.
How perfect.
How kind.
Truly there is still good in the world.
My wonderful aunts, uncles, and cousins have visited.
Even though we haven't been in touch much in years,
they have been here in my family's time of need.
Truly there is still good in the world.
My mom and sisters have lovingly watched my boys
while their mommy has been away.
They love them like their own.
My heart is full of thankfulness.
Truly there is still good in the world.
The endless support, the prayers, and kind words of
many people through emails, Facebook, and cards.
Thank you.
We are touched.
Truly there is still good in the world.
To all the wonderful people that I don't know,
that have made donations to the Ronald McDonald Foundation....
Thank you.
You made it possible that my family could stay close
as we have an extended stay at the hospital.
You helped provide us with home cooked meals and
warm beds to sleep in.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Truly there is still good in the world.
So although there is much darkness, there is always light.
I am so grateful for those that have shared their light with my family!
God Bless You ALL!