When We Aren't Enough

While I have so many great things to catch up on, I can't let this day pass and not comment on the events of today.

• Olaya slept from 9 p.m. last night til 5:15 a.m.
• I got up, made her a bottle and then decided to do some yoga before I had to start getting ready at 6.
• Kids were ready on their own, no fighting and out the door to catch the bus by 7:15

Feeling pretty good about the morning activities, I sent Taron out to start my car before I took Olaya out to get in.  Then it all changed.  The suburban would not start.  He came back in and I went out.  Tried to turn over but just nothing.

I called my friend Ann (Olaya's sitter) to see if her husband could come over but she said she would do it.  While I was waiting for her outside another neighbor, Chad, saw the hood up and pulled in the driveway reminding me there are good people out there that don't just see others in need and hurry on by. 

Ann went ahead and took Olaya home with her.  Chad tried to jump start my car but nothing happened.  He was willing to drive me to work getting me there only 6 minutes late.

This evening my dad picked me up from work and came home to look at my car.  Same problem.  I made a call to Brad, another neighbor.  Even though he needed to make dinner for his wife before she came home from work, he said he would be right over. (And he made it home in time to have dinner ready for her.)

Long story short.  All I had to do was add more fuel, add HEAT and never drive in the winter with my fuel tank below half. 

What I learned

•  I don't have to be enough.  I just have to surround myself with enough good people.
• People are willing to share their talents with no expectation in return.
• Even though I am now a single working mother, I am never alone.  

Which brings me to another great event.  I have been extremely concerned about having Keaton and Belle come home after school to an empty house.  For January I had them both going to the after school program at the school but the ex's are not reliable in making that payment and the cost then falls upon me.  In addition, there is a great program I want to enroll Keaton in, just for him, that focus's on kid fitness.  However, I have no way to get him there on my own. 

Angels out there.  A sweet new friend and neighbor called me up and offered to shuttle Keaton to the program for me each day and allow Belle to play with her daughter after school until Taron can pick her up when he gets home from school.  So not only do I feel comforted to know Belle and Keaton won't have to come home to an empty house, the cost is now nominal.  I offered to pay but this amazing woman said..."You are doing this alone.  Let me help you."  Can I just say her words felt like arms wrapping around me in a warm comforting hug. 

Again....when I am not enough....i just have to surround myself with enough good people.

This girl is so very blessed.  The four children I have been given the honor of raising mean the absolute world to me.  They make every day magic.  I do have my moments when it all seem insurmountable...then I look around and know I am the luckiest girl alive.

Hug someone today!!!