I've been pretty busy using my role as main worry warrior since Thanksgiving. But with my hubby in a car accident on the 23rd of November and the loss of our "new" truck, it was pretty natural. To date, Jordan is fine, still sore at times since he's been working so much, but he's doing so well after the accident. He was the only one brave enough to go traveling during the snow storm before the Thanksgiving Holiday. My cousin needed a ride home after work and en route to getting her, he was in the accident. I'm sure it was the Holy Ghost telling me to get a hold of my husband, because I kept having thie feeling I needed to talk to you him on the phone. Glad I listened. I called him maybe 7 times within a half hour period. He called back, we talked 20 seconds I swear but he told me he was in an accident and that he'd call me back. I was going to kill him myself after I gave him a return hug and kiss. Silly. But I tenderly helped him up our stairs and get settled in for the night. I am so glad that he was able to be seen by the EMT's who came on scene and we went to the chiropractor the next morning. Since then we've been a one family car(which is great to see so many people help us out) and I've been having the kids do alot of crafts and baking to take away cabin fever(it's winter break for pre school as well).
I was very worried about Christmas since we have extra expense because of the car accident. With help from our new Bishop(believe me the word is new since he was called in May) we were able to have a great Christmas. I've been praying so hard that I wouldn't crack under pressure because of the coldness we experience dealing with the tow company(their receptionist...I thought was Satan in a body) but we were able to pay bills, have food and have a wonderful Christmas. I was so glad and am willing to give credit where it is due, to Heavenly Father of course!
This past week was especially hard for me. On the 24th, my mother's extended family gets together not only for Christmas, but to pay honor to our mother and grandmother. She passed away when I was 10 close to Thanksgiving, so Christmas Eve is very special in our family. Back at the beginning of September, when we went for the family reunion I was introduced to Aunt Mary. She was battling breast cancer and this reunion was made special since she was able to be there. I had this feeling while getting to know everyone including Mary that this was going to be a special time. Through facebook updates I was learing about her health and how it was really taking big nose dive. This was especially hard for the matriarch and patriarch of the family, which is only natural. Grandma and Grandpa could tell it was close to saying goodbye to one of their children.
Sadly, we lost Aunt Mary on Monday. With the combination of her having breast cancer like my own Grandma and it so close to Grandma's birthday it was a really tough day. I kept wanting to tell her about the amazing similarity between them and that I felt an instant connection to her. Her family had a great circle of family and friends supporting them. Wednesday morning her Obituary was printed and I was able to learn more about Aunt Mary. It just made me feel more that I was really supposed to be in this family. Aunt Mary and my Grandma, have the same first and middle name, they were both born close to Christmas and both battled breast cancer twice. They both were able to cross the veil about home surrounded by family and both died in their 50's. At times during the day it's still hard but I always know that they are both out of PAIN! I am beyond thrilled I could met Aunt Mary, and I was able to play piano for her, which she said someone could play hers more.
This holiday season has made me so happy I have a family and that we could spoil each other with love and sometimes gifts. WE hope you have and had a wonderful holiday. When the new year starts we'll be praying dad gets a well deserved raise and we might be moving to a bigger apartment, but we'll see what Heavenly Father grants us with. WE are so thankful and grateful for all our blessings and friends! WE love you.
April
