Life of the Rainers

Challenged...

I know that I have said this over and over on my blog - but my word people have been so gracious to us during this difficult time in our lives. I am amazed at the amount of flowers we have received, the cards, the gifts, donation of bibles in Will's honor, phone calls, prayers, meals, visits, donations to the church in Will's honor, and they keep coming!

Just in the past 7 days I have received the sweetest gifts. One gift was from a good friend that honored Will by a willow tree angle of mine memory box with note cards that said "Remembering Will" with an elephant on it. The 2nd gift I received was from someone I don't know. It was a bracelet with a charm. It had Will's name on it along with his birth stone. How incredibly sweet and thoughtful. I know that Will has not been forgotten by people that I am close to or even from people I have never met. And that means the world to me!!!

This week I also had a dear friend from college come spend a few days with us. We had a wonderful time catching up and talking (more on that later).

This challenges me. I want to be the person that lifts others up with cards, flowers, thoughtful gifts, taking time out of my life to visit with others, ect. I always have "good intentions", but have difficulty following through. I know this sounds funny, but you all make me want to be a better friend, prayer warrior, and just over all a more thoughtful person. I want to be that person that makes others feel loved and thought of.

I am humbled...

Rachel