Lucky

Though I would much prefer not to experience the trial of money woes, it seems to be a recurring one in my life, so apparently I need to learn to endure it well rather than fight it so hard. One of the things that always helps me when I'm struggling is something one of my BYU professors said one time, she said that she realized later in life that the trials she experienced made her empathetic towards those she served and that she was grateful for them for that reason. That thought always comes to mind, and though I keep telling the Lord, "I'm empathetic, I'm empathetic, please stop making me relate!" I know that everything I've experienced is for a reason.


So Amie read my post and emailed me after making 3 comments (which I enjoyed) and asked if there was anything we needed.


She is a couponing queen and had just posted this picture of her $1.67 score on her blog the day before, so I said we were on our last roll of paper towels and almost out of dish soap.

Here's what she brought me about 5 hours later! The bag was so heavy I thought it might break! I was rushing off to meet Claudia at Thanksgiving Point, so I didn't get to see what was inside right then, but I was touched by Amie's kindness and generosity and once again so grateful to have good friends!

This is what she managed to fit inside that bag! It's like Christmas, but better!

**Are you being trained to be empathetic?
Do friends save your bacon regularly?
What are you out of right now?**

Comment Window Tidbit: I am loving these cool nights and mornings we're having and really love having the windows open. I like to think that helps freshen the place and air out any old people smells we've got going on, but I'm probably fooling myself.