People who offer themselves rather than trite words.
People who are somehow there for you even when they're miles and miles away.
People who "get" my boy with special needs and treat him like the awesome person he is.
People who leave notes of support when you're suffering, and they don't even really know you.
People who appear out of nowhere right when you're pretty sure you'll shortly lose your mind.
People who offer help no one else can, and don't care one bit if anyone else ever knows about it.
People who almost effortlessly gain the undying love of my kids.
People who have a laugh and a huge smile for Duncan as he jogs through Target, hair flying in all directions, saying "Otay, Mummy!" to every direction I give him.
People who know when and how to laugh with you, and know when to weep with you, too.
People who are raising more good people.
People who keep in touch even when you're having a stretch of not being so good at it.
People who you know won't talk about you behind your back when you leave the room.
People who remember days or events that matter to you, even some of the time.
People who still rejoice when a baby is born, even in Utah where that happens a lot.
This has been on my mind lately, as this has been a very rough year for us. I'm glad I've shed tears over people's goodness so often this year, not just over the bad stuff. I learned from my best visiting teacher ever, to just offer what you can give. Instead of "Call if you need anything.", it was "I can do A or B on any of these days, what would help the most?". There are no small or useless offers when you're offering yourself in any way. A former teacher of Noah's gets him, thinks he's hilarious and entirely lovable, and probably has no idea how much I love and enjoy how much she loves and enjoys him. It makes my day. Noah's too. I am sooo not as talented at some things as other people I know, but I'm good at other stuff. That "other stuff" might be just what someone else needs. I wish I could adequately thank all the good people in my life (hopefully you all know who you are), but mostly I plan to just spread all that good stuff around. Yup.
13 comments:
Good stuff, Wendy! Good stuff...
i love it...but who took my place as the most wonderful visiting teacher??
just kidding! you sure have a way with words. i teared up...in a good way! i love you wen!
I didn't want to embarrass you, Chelon, but of course it's you, silly. And here we are, 7 years later. Partly because you were such an awesome VT, but mostly because you're just awesome- I love you to pieces.
You amaze me, Wendy! You are an inspiration and I love ya tons!
Wendy, thank you so much for the sweet note on my blog. It is so nice to have great people surround you. :) It truly makes life worth while. You are a great person!
Wendy, that was beautifully written. It's so hard to see the positives in life when hard things are happening. You are really an amazing person and such an inspiration!
ok, so I must be really emotional today but I am totally crying. You have such a wonderful way with words. Thanks!
Wendy, I agree, Chelon is the best ever! She wasn't even my VT, but she was awesome. I really miss her too! I loved your post. That is so great about Noah's teacher.
Wendy, you're amazing... I love how you can see the positive in all the hard things from this year. I have to tell ya, I first read your post last week on kind of a rough day at school. It was just what I needed-- the extra encouragement to keep doing what I'm doing. Thanks :) You definitely fall into that category of "good people"! Your family means the world to me. Gotta admit though... I might be a little partial to Noah ;)
Wendy, it's so bittersweet catching up with you through your blog. You cross my mind so often, and yet I've been terrible about calling. I'm sorry for that!
I hope you're settling into your new home and ward. I know you'll be loved wherever you go!
Wendy you are amazing!! You are truly an inspiration to keep going even when things are tough. I miss seeing you and your family. Hope things are going well for you guys. Hope we can meet up sometime soon for a girls night or something. Missed you at Favorite Things. Love Ya!!!
you are also that person wen. i ams o greatful for your freindship. your strength inspires me. you always say how you feel and keep things so real-coming from someone that should sometimes keep there honesty to themselves-me-your personality is so refreshing! thank you
i totaly agree about the BEST VT ever. cause without chelon.......well you know :(
luv u tonz-c u monday!!!!
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