So I mentioned this before, but, I
am going to say it again (and probably many more times). The moms in my moms group are amazing women and, some of the most generous, loving, and caring
people I've ever met. Whenever I need anything, I know I can count on these
women. That said, when I shared what was happening in my life with my pregnancy
and with our baby girl, I never expected them to come together and support me
in this way.
Some of you may have heard of this, some of you may not have. But, there's this very genius thing called a Meal Train that I've not experienced in my life...well, not before today anyway. Apparently, when people have babies (or they lose a baby in my case), the people in their life get together and create a meal train. Basically, a friend sets up a train on a website (there are several out there - my friends used http://www.mealtrain.com/Default.aspx) that includes info like the name of the people receiving meals, their address, allergies or things they don't like, the days the train is scheduled to take place, and any misc info needed (cell phone numbers, good times of day to deliver, etc). Then, the administrator can invite people via email or maybe even post the link for the train on their Facebook page (that way the train is available to lots of the individual(s) friends and family). Once the particulars are set up and the train is made public to family and friends, those who want to participate can sign up for a day that works for them to bring a meal to the recipients. The meal can be homemade or store bought, whatever the person bringing the meal decides. And then, well, the meals start coming! The ladies in my group set this up THE DAY I shared what was happening with them. Today is the first day of meals for my family and I just feel so lucky to have friends in my life who are willing to help and support us in this way. Especially since I don't have any bio-family here in Oregon.
For our first delivery we are supposed to receive some delicious soups and bread from a very good friend of mine. Although I know she won't stay for long, I am glad that I will get to see her face and give her a big hug.
UPDATE [3/18]: Wow. That's all I can say is wow. C, my friend, brought us the most amazing care package yesterday for our first day of the meal train. Not only did she bring the soup and bread she promised, but, she brought other goodies too. She brought a bottle of wine, two boxes of Girl Scout cookies, chocolate golden coins for Isla (since it was St Paddy's Day), a super thoughtful puzzle for Isla to play with, and a sweet card from her family to mine. To say she went above and beyond is an understatement. She blew us out of the water and we are just so thankful for her generosity and love.
Some of you may have heard of this, some of you may not have. But, there's this very genius thing called a Meal Train that I've not experienced in my life...well, not before today anyway. Apparently, when people have babies (or they lose a baby in my case), the people in their life get together and create a meal train. Basically, a friend sets up a train on a website (there are several out there - my friends used http://www.mealtrain.com/Default.aspx) that includes info like the name of the people receiving meals, their address, allergies or things they don't like, the days the train is scheduled to take place, and any misc info needed (cell phone numbers, good times of day to deliver, etc). Then, the administrator can invite people via email or maybe even post the link for the train on their Facebook page (that way the train is available to lots of the individual(s) friends and family). Once the particulars are set up and the train is made public to family and friends, those who want to participate can sign up for a day that works for them to bring a meal to the recipients. The meal can be homemade or store bought, whatever the person bringing the meal decides. And then, well, the meals start coming! The ladies in my group set this up THE DAY I shared what was happening with them. Today is the first day of meals for my family and I just feel so lucky to have friends in my life who are willing to help and support us in this way. Especially since I don't have any bio-family here in Oregon.
For our first delivery we are supposed to receive some delicious soups and bread from a very good friend of mine. Although I know she won't stay for long, I am glad that I will get to see her face and give her a big hug.
UPDATE [3/18]: Wow. That's all I can say is wow. C, my friend, brought us the most amazing care package yesterday for our first day of the meal train. Not only did she bring the soup and bread she promised, but, she brought other goodies too. She brought a bottle of wine, two boxes of Girl Scout cookies, chocolate golden coins for Isla (since it was St Paddy's Day), a super thoughtful puzzle for Isla to play with, and a sweet card from her family to mine. To say she went above and beyond is an understatement. She blew us out of the water and we are just so thankful for her generosity and love.
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