More blessings

I was really humbled today. It is so incredible to see the blessings Father gives us when we remember to give him the credit.

Things have been really tight in the past couple months. Mom and Dad have both been very stressed and it's weighing on them physically. This week is one more that we have to wait until Friday to go shopping. It's taught me a lot of creative cooking as I've been able to piece meals together from scraps.

I look around me and I see so much to be grateful for. We have a nice house a good backyard. We have two working vehicles. We live in a safe, friendly neighborhood. We are all fit, healthy (for the most part), and intelligent. We have loving family. We have a ward that reaches out to us.

Today, as mom was stressing over commercial Christmas, two unexpected wonderful things happened. My father's childhood friend dropped by with a Christmas present, just because he'd been inspired to on his way through on his truck route. He didn't know we were struggling, he just wanted to help. Not 20 minutes later, some mystery friends doorbell ditched a Huge turkey, and the makings of a Thanksgiving feast.

Even recognizing how blessed we are, the Lord opened his arms and showed us His love. I'm so grateful for those people inspired to help my family. I'm grateful to know that Father is aware of our needs, and I'm so grateful to be able to see his hand in our lives.