L- R Lisa, Me, Ryanne, Julia, my dad- Dave, my mom- Sheila, Jason, Laura, Jeff, Ben, Barbara and Luke.
L-R John, Neils, Barbara, me, Natalie, my dad, Jason, Jeff, my mom, Julia and Luke
Great Aunt Shauna watched our kids while we went downtown to Salt Lake City to prepare and serve dinner to all the folks staying at the Ronald McDonald House.
It was such an heart filling experience to serve side by side with our families. Our siblings and parents and one niece were incredible workers with us. I felt so much love for all of them and compassion for all those coming through the line. It also brings to surface those tucked away emotions of worry and vulnerability. And then hearing a few other stories makes you undeniably grateful for the one that is yours.
As we were driving away from the event that night, I felt as if my own heart might explode with the overwhelming love and compassion I felt, from my family, from the folks we served, and even towards us as I reflected on what it was like to need the services of the Ronald McDonald house so dearly. I am even teared up as I write this post.
The next day I felt so exhausted. Satisfied and happy, but EXHAUSTED. Emotionally and spiritually it is awakening to feel the healing that happens when I talk about my experience. Jeff said to me what will it be like when Lucas is old enough to help us with this? Made me so happy to think that he will be able to!! I am so thankful for our baby boy and what he brings to our world! The love and energy and enthusiasm he shares is totally contagoius. When we got to Aunt Shauna's he said you are my GREAT GREAT GREAT GREAT Aunt! She smiled and said I didn't even have to coach you on that:)
Here is the picture we showed:
I forgot I usually write the year on there-- 2012 to 2017
5 and a half years! I am still so thankful.
