A short time later, I got a call from my friend Tiffany. She said, "Jessica, I've been talking to Amy and Sara. We've decided to form a house-cleaning group where we go to each other's houses once a week and clean. It's always easier to clean when you are with friends. Then, your house is really clean once a month. Do you want to join us?"
"I would love to, but I'm so sick and I don't know how much I can do..."
She interrupted me. "I know. That's why were starting tomorrow with your house and all you have to do is make sure the kids stay alive..."
I started sobbing. That ugly sob. In her poor ear. She forgave me, though, I think. She just said, "I'll take that as a yes. There's only one rule. You're not allowed to be embarrassed. We'll be there at 10."
Those three angels showed up at my house and cleaned it. Really cleaned it. At first I was really embarrassed, in spite of the rule, because it was, as I said, the worst it has EVER been. But, they just worked with such love and compassion that it filled my whole house and my whole heart and left no room for embarrassment.
My Heavenly Father knew what I needed the most right then and He wanted me to know that He knew it. So, he whispered into the ears of some angels and sent them my way to answer my prayer in a way I hadn't imagined.
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This makes me think of Elder Holland's talk about ministering angels. I am so grateful that you could be the recipient of their love and service.
Hugs.
Jessica, the ugly sob? The one where you are drooling and can't catch your breath and make noises you didn't know you could? I love that sob. That sob means you are letting go of pain and mind-junk and then, even though you are embarassed and may have a headache later, you can begin again.
Good luck, my friend. I hope you are led to some answers that will bring you some relief. You are so willing to do so much, sacrifice so much to bring a little one here. You are loved and will be blessed.
All I do is the ugly sob. I can't respectable cry to save my life. My face gets all scrunchy and red and, forget about seeing my eyes because they just disappear. I'm sorry you were having such a rotten week/pregnancy/life. And I'm sorry I didn't help.
I love you more than frosting. And that is A LOT!
Oh jess im so sorry! You are super strong and amazing! what an awesome experience thanks for sharing it so that i could be uplifted to. :) hang in there!
Oh, Jessica, that's so wonderful! You deserve it! I'm so sorry you're feeling so yucky...and, congrats on being pregnant!!!
The ideas these girls come up with, how timely that it came when you needed it just so..I had a bad week last week too, but my husband WAS home, and he got to take the brunt of it! By the way, I just stumbled upon your blog when looking for your email on facebook, lol! Glad to have found it!
Clarice
I may have cried when I read this post... I'm so sorry you have to deal with such misery during your pregnancies.
This might be an awkward time to congratulate you but here it is! Congratulations! I hope the tender mercies will continue and that everything will go smoothly.
I feel bad because i didn't know you were pregnant, so (congats!)
I just saw the 'Duggar' show on tlc and 18 kids all herself without much sickness! Now that is just sick!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Honey I wish i was closer to help! My heart is there and if you ever want to complain to someone please call me cause i will listen to how hard it is! (because it is!) As they say what doesn't kill you makes you stronger :0)
(i know i should have much more spiritual advice but I remember just wanting to cry all the time and have someone say i know, i know! (keep it up!) you are doing what you are too do! Love you tons.
I feel bad because i didn't know you were pregnant, so (congats!)
I just saw the 'Duggar' show on tlc and 18 kids all herself without much sickness! Now that is just sick!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Honey I wish i was closer to help! My heart is there and if you ever want to complain to someone please call me cause i will listen to how hard it is! (because it is!) As they say what doesn't kill you makes you stronger :0)
(i know i should have much more spiritual advice but I remember just wanting to cry all the time and have someone say i know, i know! (keep it up!) you are doing what you are too do! Love you tons.
ok. that made me cry....but not the ugly sob - just one tear glistening down my cheek. ;)
Seriously, it made me want to clean someone's house. ...and don't be embarrased, my house is ALWAYS crazy messy.
You have the same countdown widget I had! So cute.
That whole depression thing sucks. I had nasty post-preggy depression after #5. I think I cried and had anxiety attacks for over a year. This time I'm on prozac and LOVE it.
You deserve to have all your prayers answered! I just wish I could do more!
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