During the miscarriage process I felt so alone. We had just moved 7 months before and we hadn't connected or made very many friends. We were still trying to find a church and friends to connect with and families to be friends with. I remember my mom asking me when I called her in middle of the night "isn't there anyone you can call to come watch your kids so you can go to the ER?" and I felt so sad responding "No"...we just hadn't connected or so I thought.
Once word got out that I had breast cancer we were overwhelmed by the love and support of friends, family, acquaintances and even strangers!
People started calling, texting, emailing, sending Facebook messages, cards and care packages. People from Mark's school organized food, and mailed cards and offered to watch our kids. Church people who we hadn't yet met did the same. EVERYONE was willing and wanted to help us. We ended up meeting more people, faster, through this trial than we would have normally. God blessed us with some really great people who loved on us and encouraged us without really even knowing us.
One sweet friend, the mom of one of my husbands football players, connected me with a group called Breast Friends of Brevard. These women gave me books, articles, pillows, hats, scarves, meals and called regularly to give me love and support. My friend asked them what was most important and put together a beautiful care hospital care package.
Friends of family members who I had never met sent cards, packages and even money. God was really showing us how He is constant and faithful in taking care of his children. We have made so many wonderful friends and feel so very loved!
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