Humbled and Amazed

I have recently been put on "house arrest" as I reached 24 weeks. This pregnancy has gone so smoothly, but my doctor wants to be cautious in hopes of delivering at 35+ weeks. So with that being said I have been humbled by so many of my friends. I have the BEST friends. I have truly been blessed by some amazing woman in my life, some that I've known a life time and others just a few short years or even months.

Today I was blown away by my friend Jenna (friend since freshman year at KHS). She loaded up her two precious children, drove one hour, and came to take care of me. She absolutely served me and took care of me in a way that is so meaningful to me. My "love language" is Acts of Service. She "loved" me today and was so selfless about it. For starters, she made 3 homemade meals... Pioneer Woman's Lasagna, Spinach and Feta Chicken, and Steak/Rice casserole. Delish! I have a freezer full of meals for the rest of bed rest. Then she proceeded to fold my laundry, do the dishes, clean my living room, and make my bed! Can we say true friend?

Soon after Jenna left I received this email from another friend...Read and you will see why I am so blessed.

Hey guys,

Sorry I wasn't able to touch base with y'all today.

*Warning: The following information is not meant to be overwhelming. It is just meant to keep you all in the loop. You are loved by so many people who want to help and every good Baptist knows that the best way to help is to bring food :) This, by no means, is the end of MY helping. Please know that I am here for anything! Please, please, please let me do other things to help you guys (laundry, Harper, grocery shopping, etc.)*

I wanted to touch base with y'all about the meals. I already have the website set up. There is a spot for food allergies, things y'all like and don't like, etc. It even suggests putting in a couple of local restaurants in case people want to pick up a meal or give a gift card. If y'all could brainstorm and email me some ideas to put here that would be great.

Ally, you mentioned that Mrs. Crockett brought y'all dinner tonight. Do you have people scheduled to bring meals right now or are people just offering?

I have set up for people to start signing up to bring meals two days a week (Tues. & Thurs.) beginning on March 8th. Jenna, Mom and I will probably have you covered until then and I think it would help if you at least didn't have to worry about dinner. Starting in May (I think) I have it set up so people can sign up three days a week (Sun., Tues., Thurs.). We can adjust if you think that's too often/not enough, your freezer fills up, etc.

Also, I'm going to put a note that we will put an ice chest on the front porch for people to leave meals if you are not home. This worked out great for Erin and her family when she was in the hospital or just having a bad day. If y'all have one to put out you can or I can bring one over. :)

Cam, I put your name and cell number as the contact person in case people need directions or need to leave you directions about the meal.

Once I get the info. from you guys about meal preferences (don't forget to include things that Harper likes!) I plan to send an email out to the shower hostesses (Angela B., Angela M., Paige, Ashley) and KW peeps (my mom, Jenna, etc.) and ask them to send on the website info. to anyone they think would like to help. I think that will cover everyone.

I can't wait to meet those sweet baby boys. Until they arrive, (insert assertive "mom" voice) Allyson Marie, please slow down and take time for yourself. You don't want Jenna and I both on your case :) AND, if you think of something that someone can do to help you please tell us.

Love you guys!

Julie :)