"God does notice us, and He watches over us. But it is usually through another person that He meets our needs."
-Spencer W. Kimball
-Spencer W. Kimball
I remember reading this quote displayed in the Kimball Building on BYU-Idaho's campus while I attended college. Aahh, those were carefree days. I always liked it, but this week I know for myself that it is true.
My first three weeks in my new place of residence (room 241 in St. Joseph's Hospital) went by relatively fast and uneventful until the last two and a half days.
It has definitely been challenging physically, mentally, and spiritually to stay afloat, but my prayers were answered in the form of numerous acts of kindness from various individuals.
I had more deliveries, phone calls, visits and emails in the past couple of days than I've had in four weeks of bed rest. Complete strangers have dropped in to wish me well and keep me company. Children in our Primary have drawn me pictures. The women in my Relief Society have written me thoughtful notes. Members of my ward have driven the hour and a half to visit me. Care packages full of delicious and thoughtful gifts have arrived. Flower arrangements have been delivered. Emails have been written bearing testimony and offering encouragement. It was as if the moment I was too weak to stand you were all there to pick me up and carry me through.
Thank you so much to every one of these individuals. You know who you are. I am so grateful to be the recipient of so much service and hope that I in turn will always take the opportunity to pass along to others what has been done to me.
I know full well that I am not singular in my struggle. Everyone has trials. In fact, the more I learn about some of the challenges you face, my gratitude for my little set of problems increases.
Thank you for remembering us, for your compassion. There really aren't words to describe the feelings that come when you are on the receiving end of such Christ-like love.
We love you all and hope that you are being sustained through your trials.
5 comments:
I LOVE that quote from Pres Kimball. So many times when I think, "I should do ______", for some reason I want to shrug it off. That quote often comes to mind, and I'm always so grateful to be able to help.
I think about you all the time and keep you in my prayers. Thanks for sharing so much on your blog. I look forward to reading it each day!
You are a perfect example of our mutual theme this year. Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
-Joshua 1:9
Hillary,
All of your blogs are wonderfully inspiring. Blaine is one lucky man! My heart aches for you but you are such a warrior. It helps me get through the situation we are in with Kristen. Thank you my dear. Hugs and kisses to you!
Tally
Hey! I am about to prepare my lesson for tommorow and I was wondering if you had had a chance to read it yet? :) Do you have any deep thoughts for me? You should.... it's about righteous women! Oh p.s. if you are bored you should read this book called Women of the Book of Mormon. I bought it in Nauvoo and it's really good.
Okay, another comment, sorry. So I just read the lesson I'm teaching tomm. (yes, I know, it's Saturday) and I was wondering... if you read it, tell me if you understand what is going on between Boaz and his dealings with the kinsman who is next in line to marry Ruth. Like, is he just saying, "Are you sure you don't want to marry her cause then I will!" or is he buying some property from him or what? I am so confused. If you read it today it is in Ruth chapter 4. If you're bored that is your homework assignment from me. :) It's actually a really good lesson so you'd probably enjoy it anyway - even without the homework. :) Oh, and I AM serious about coming up there. I keep thinking, "Is she going to have this baby soon? Should I wait so I can SEE the baby? Will I be allowed in the NICU to see it anyway? Will she even have it early at all? Will she be physical able to go to the mall of America with me and shop for baby clothes a week after giving birth?" haha. (Yes, I am partly selfishly wanting to drive up there to also shop...) I really wish you could tell me what your plans are already! Geez....
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