Tender mercies and nice neighbors

Saturday afternoon, I was shoveling ice and snow packed on our driveway, while the boys were playing in the snow.  It was a warm 30 degrees out and my toes were getting cold, when my neighbor came over with his snow shovel and said, "I've found it's easier to chip at the ice and snow, than trying to shovel it."

He then chipped and shoveled my driveway with me for the next 15 minutes in his crocks and t-shirt.

When we finished he said matter of factly, "I better get inside and warm my toes."

I thanked him and thought to myself what amazing neighbors we have.

That's not the first time someone has come over and helped without being asked.

Each week our neighbors take our garbage cans out to the street, our driveway has been shoveled several times, they've helped me trim my trees, and brought the boys home made wood toys.

I'm grateful for the little acts of service others offer on behalf of the Lord.

MITCHELL J. OLSEN, III (a.k.a. Tripp)

September 28, 2013

5:58 p.m.

7 lbs

19 3/4 inches

MITCHELL J. (TRIPP) OLSEN, III

Every time one of these precious spirits joins our family we see the hand of the Lord.  We are grateful for Tripp and the miracle of his natural conception.  

BLESSING DAY

DECEMBER 15, 2013