Generosity Of Others

I can't begin to describe all the love that I have feel from family and friends.  We have had so many people helping us out with getting things ready for the baby.  The surprising part about all of it, some people I haven't seen in years or have never met at all.  I guess what it boils down to is that you have people that care and keep you in their thoughts, whether you realize it or not.  

Being a military family we are away from our loved ones.  So we are not able to have a baby shower, there is 1,000 miles traveling distance between us.  It makes things hard and sometimes you can feel like you are missing out.  But, it is what it is.  There is no reason to dwell on it, you just have to try and make the best of what you have. 

My husband came home one evening from work.  He came in carrying boxes of toys, clothes, a bouncer, bottles, etc.  I was so overwhelmed with joy.  I had no idea what was going on, but was just so excited to see baby stuff.  It turned out that a lady he had met once or twice at work was PCSing.  She went through all her baby stuff and decided to give it to us.  I feel so blessed and that God is really looking over us.  It really is true, good things happen to good people.  

Another resource I was told about was the Airman's Attic.  I'm sure that it's called something different depending on what branch you are in.  But, it's a program for military families, under E-6, that offered free clothing (baby/adult), toys, books, etc.  It's a great free program and I have went there to get some things for the baby as well.  I can only go once a month, but it's just another wonderful thing brought on by people and their spirit of giving.  

It's been a worry that we wouldn't have the nursery done in time.  We wanted to be prepared in case I did go into labor early.  But, with the help and generosity of others it's going to be a piece of cake!