My Tapestry

Every time I am allowed to glimpse the "tapestry" that the Lord is using me as a string in to create, I am in awe. In awe at how in works each of us, like the master creator of a beautiful masterpiece, twinning with each turn and movement our lives with the others we need to be brought in contact with.

Last night was one of those nights. Thomas, the incredible dad that he is, decided to reward Hayden with the opening midnight movie of The Avengers. (For another post). Thomas also took two of Hayden's friends with them. Gunter's mom came over to drop off the stuff he would need for school today. We have been friends for years because of our boys going to school together. I knew she hadn't been feeling good and asked how she was.

One story led to the next and unbelievably, she is having the EXACT SAME health issues as I have been having... the neurocardiogenic syncope, vasovagal issues, passing out, itching, infections, numbness, weakness, fatigue, etc. etc. etc. We have the same symptoms yet on different paths. As she came in and we discussed the problems, I was in awe at the information we were sharing... doctors, health plans, medicines, what is working, etc.

As I spoke with her, I was very humbled. She is dealing with this with no family, not a huge support system, only her and her husband and two kids trying to deal with this. We spoke, and I told her that I could get her some help, offer some sort of relief while trying to navigate this world of the "unknown".

I was so grateful... grateful for the huge support system that I have.... grateful for close family and friends that are so supportive and encouraging.... grateful for an extended ward family at church that I love..... grateful for my knowledge that this life is only temporary..... grateful for priesthood blessings to help me understand the Lord's will for me..... grateful that I know my Heavenly Father walks with me. Grateful that I do not feel so alone. Just plain grateful. Nothing in my life changed last night, only that I was given a glimpse into another's life and I am oh so very grateful for my unique set of circumstances.

And, bonus, I now have someone to talk to, vent to, collaborate with and even cry to that understands every pain, ache, frustration, doctor's visits and fear. I also have someone to share the very priceless knowledge that I have been blessed with. And, I am so grateful that I found out before she goes into surgery in a few weeks, so that I can keep her two children. Because, I can only imagine the greater fear I would have if I was headed into surgery and had no idea who would keep Hayden. I am so grateful that during this trial that I am able to help another. That is what I have needed.... only my Father in Heaven knew how very much of my need to be needed and helpful again.

And, as I am each and every day, I am in awe of the Master Weaver and His ability to weave each of us where we need to be, with those that we need to be with and make it all turn out into a beautiful tapestry of life. I'm in awe!