Feeling Thankful

Right now I'm so thankful that we live close to our parents. Rachel has been sick all week and lovingly shared with us. Grandparents to the rescue! My mother-in-law came over for a few hours on Weds with supplies for the sick girl( special juice, a Happy Meal - you know the essentials) so I could try to accomplish a few basic things ( that stinky sinkful of dishes, some laundry, etc.) So then Friday, Dennis and I woke up feeling lousy. Of course, I was supposed to make food for a bridal shower and attend that all Saturday morning. My mom swept to my aid, fixed my casserole, and took all my other stuff to the shower. I also called my mother-in-law to see if she would take Rachel for a few hours on Fri evening so Dennis and I could sleep. It is now 3pm on Saturday and Oma still has her. It was so wonderful to just go to bed early last night and take lots of naps today. Oh and my folks are bringing us some chicken soup later. I'm so spoiled!!