There are such good people in the world.
This time of my life and marriage has been so good. As Thanksgiving came and went I pondered on what I am truly thankful for. One of the items that came in at the top of my list was this: I am grateful to be young, married, poor college students with a little two foot shadow.
When Makay and I attended BYU-Idaho things were good. We were living in Makay's parent's Rexburg home, we had full ride scholarships, no children, and we were working hard in the summer. We had saved enough money to make it through our schooling as well as 'Limbo' year after graduation while awaiting to hear from dental schools. We never heard from any dental schools and plan B was being implemented ... with a new munchkin to accompany us. We moved forward with faith.
Fast forward to a few weeks ago. Savings and student loans were dwindling, but we had enough to make it Makay's next graduation. Things were looking good. An ER visit with accompanying bill later ... things weren't as smooth.
I've done everything I can to bring in money. I've opened two business that are moving along. With our savings and student loans we're able to pay the bills. I work work work all night... and I'm tired.
Fear has never really been apart of the mix. More of a curiosity. How is Heavenly Father going to get us through this? I know He can, but, how?
Time is passing and my eyes have been opened to the blessings from my Heavenly Father. It seems at every turn a new opportunity arises.
Tonight I got a call from a neighbor. "Someone just told me to tell you to look on your porch," she said. Huh. I open the door and there sat
I don't know who did it, but my heart is full. Full of thanks to my Father in Heaven for showing me His blessings. Full of thanks for those sweet people who followed promptings from the spirit. Full of thanks for the blessings that come from paying tithing.
So yes, I am grateful to be a poor college student's wife. A poor young couple with child by our side. I have truly seen the hand of the Lord in my life, again and again and again. He has never ceased to amaze me ... and I know the blessings will only continue. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
5 comments:
That's awesome. You guys deserve the help, and the person who helped you deserves the joy and blessings they will receive for helping one of God's favorite young families. Thanks for sharing.
What a wonderful gift from Heavenly Father! I have realized more and more every day that we truly are God's hands here on earth- and I have had a very similar experience as you last year. There are some very awesome people out there that must be very close to the spirit to know to help those that are doing all that they can and are truly in need. I just hope that when I am older and in a situation to help someone I will be able to do something similar for those that are young poor college students. :-) Thanks for the post! That was the true spirit of giving. I hope you guys have a wonderful Christmas!!!
Don't people just amaze you sometimes? Sometimes you feel like no one knows you're even struggling and then a blessing like that is given to you! I'm glad you shared that, and that there are so many good people out in this world who are willing to follow the Spirit and help others.
A few years ago Brandon left his job at Nationwide to work for a Mortgage company, right before the Mortgage crisis. We lasted 18 months, used all of our savings, had 2 kids and Christmas was coming. He was looking desperately for a job. One day the Bishop handed us an envelope with $500 in it. We couldnt believe it. We never found out who it was but I am pretty sure it was your Mom and Dad. They were a blessing to everyone here and we miss them so much, but I am glad they are close to you guys, there is nothing like family. Heavenly Father is always watching over us through others.
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