Just In The Nick Of Time

Growing up I had only a few friends but we moved several times so I never felt like I had close friendships. Throughout my childhood, like almost any normal person, we had many "issues." when I was in those moments I never felt like I had alone there to pick me up when I felt like I was going to fall apart. This ultimately lead to a fierce dedication to never fall apart.

I have had so many moments where I feel like I am going to crumble...and just when my natural instinct...rather, learned behavior starts to kick in...I get a text, phone call or visit from a close friend. Just in the nick of time. I don't even have to ask...it's like she knows exactly what I need...before I even realize it.

Tonight, for some weird reason, I had the urge to can a bushel of pears I got from a member in our ward. What was I thinking. It was a lot more work than I expected! But...just in the nick of time...as I began to tear up with dozens of pears in front of me...Marci calls me and says "I am bringing dinner over in a few and I am going to help you can your pears!" it wasn't the end product that mattered to me, it was the process.

I feel so incredibly blessed to have a friend that is two steps ahead of me. I don't know what I would do without her. In a small way I feel like Drew has been the instrument behind this blessing. I know he is watching over our family. I can still feel his beautiful spirit...the same peace and love I felt when I would hold him late at night when it was quiet and I could relax. In the words of his big sister "I miss you Drewber baby...you will always be my only Drewber...mom, do you think Jesus calls him Drewbers too?"

Yes.