I stopped putting on my makeup for a moment and peered at myself in the mirror. I'm not stressed out yet, I thought, but if someone could just take the kids for a couple hours, I could get everything done and continue to stay calm and happy. I wouldn't ask anyone, but...it would be nice.
Barely even a prayer, really. Just a brief thought directed heavenward during a quiet moment as I prepared for our trip to Denmark the next day.
Yet, a couple hours later, Paige stood at my door. I can't remember why my neighbor stopped by, but I remember what she said: "Would it help if I took Dallin and Jamie Beth for a while today?" I hesitated because my first instinct was, Oh, no, I'm fine; we'll be just fine; everything is fine. Then that non-prayer came to my mind and I realized it was being answered. "Yes," I responded, "that would be very helpful."
Like any mother, I worry about my children's educations, futures, health, and safety, and I think about their social, emotional, and spiritual development. And then, in addition to the big stuff, I also pay attention to their favorite books and favorite foods, their daily ow-ies, who they play with at recess, what they want for Christmas. The big things and the little things that matter to them, also matter to me. I believe in a Heavenly Father who feels the same way about me. He helps me work through the important issues, and sometimes he sends someone like Paige to help with the littler matters.
"The Lord does notice us, and he watches over us. But it is usually through another person that he meets our needs. Therefore, it is vital that we serve each other."
*Spencer W. Kimball--Ensign 1974*
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You've saved me in this exact way more than once, and I appreciate it as much as you did Paige on that day.
Also on that very day, as Megan herself was preparing for Denmark, I'm pretty sure she took Catherine for me. I could be wrong -- I was sort of out of it -- but I'm pretty sure. I really can't believe she was that nice. It might have been crazy, actually, but was very, very thoughtful.
People are so good. I love stories like this one.
Thanks for that beautiful reminder.
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