The Six of Us

On Sunday I was triggered by two seemingly different events.  One was a Facebook post and one a text to a wrong number But they triggered me big time.  Those triggers along with two back to back emotional days on BHU with a violent patient made me drained.  The rainy cold gray weather doesn't help either,  So even though I didn't really feel like it yesterday I went to the food pantry.  I was sad for how little food we had left.  I felt joy for all the people bringing in angel tree gifts to help some child they don't even know.  I was touched by the anonymous donation from somebody who donated what people need.  I am still feel emotionally drained but I feel like there is hope in all this crazy triggered emotionally week, This week has been insanity.  Something every night and I am working the weekend.  I was in charge of the relief society Christmas party which went well.  Plus band and orchestra concerts and a race Saturday.

Over the weekend we found out that a family member was going through a hard time.  Their spouse was in the hospital and it didn't look good.  It was the day of my birthday and I felt prompted to make a blanket and send it to them.  So after going to two different stores I found the material I wanted and went home to work on it.  As I made it I prayed over the blanket that it would offered the comfort that we couldn't offer being so far away.  Today the blanket was delivered and they text saying it was just perfect and they were so thankful that I had thought of them and sent it.  I am thankful I listened to the spirit and thankful for a spouse who encouraged me to do it even thought I was second guessing it at times.