Benefits of Blogging {take 1}

I've titled this blog post "Benefits of Blogging {take 1}" because I'm certain there are more (maybe not quite in this same shape & form) benefits to blogging that I can blog about later but first I'll start with this one.

The Lord continues to remind me of the benefits of sharing myself with "who knows who" and being real, despite hesitations and fears related to not knowing who's reading. Last week at my niece's preschool program I heard someone say, "Darby?" which lead to a fun conversation with a very sweet girl who reads the blog. Ironically, the same afternoon Justin was at the bank when the teller told him that she also enjoys the blog. Thankfully, both of these stalkers are "safe" stalkers. Anyway, the sweet girl I met at the preschool is Alyssa (I hope you don't mind me using your name, I won't give anyone your address I promise). During our conversation I learned that Alyssa has 2 girls and a little boy (just like us we will). Several days after we officially met, Alyssa called me and with slight hesitation informed me that she had some things that we might could use (ie. baby BOY clothes and some girl things too!). Of course, she knew I'd say "yes" to that... and if you've been reading for any length of time you know me and I'd never turn anything away! :)

This morning upon returning from swim lessons she called and said she was on her way and that she'd just leave it on the back step. Can I tell y'all what she brought? No, let me show you what she brought. The two bags were so heavy and chocked full of all kinds of goodies. I didn't get a chance to look through them until I returned home from my OB appointment this afternoon. (Note to self: unless your husband has his "new" black diesel truck stuck in a field, don't take 2 toddlers to the OB with you. When it was time to give a urine specimen the girls had to accompany me. Morgan couldn't understand why they wouldn't allow me to put my tee-tee in the potty. Some things are just too hard to explain to a 3 year old...) Anyway, you really would have thought it was Christmas here. The girls were napping and I was digging and digging and smiling!

So, Alyssa, thanks for being a bold blog-stalker and introducing yourself. But more than that, thank you from the bottom of my heart! What a blessing these very NICE and NAME BRAND clothes (and changing pad w/covers, diapers, blankets, johnny jump-up, etc.) are!

When the little guy has a name I can't wait to put it on this!However, there was one outfit he won't be able to be seen in... :)

The girls just woke up (mid-post) and have had a ball in there. Morgan said this was her favorite...

Paiger went for the pink clogs (& posed with her hands on her hips)... she has a little bit of growing before she can wear them though!

Thanks again, Alyssa! We love all our new loot! I want to treat you to lunch!!