Gifts

I shared with a sort of friend/long-time acquaintance/recent-ish mentor yesterday about how I did a short practice session on my coding program, how I actually remembered most of the stuff, and how relieved I was that my brain still could do it, given all the nonsense lately. And then, to have that all make sense, I shared with him some photos and the fact that we’re expecting a baby in January. He was absolutely delighted for us. He and I had met up just after the first one had ended, and so he knew about that. We hadn’t really been in touch much since that time. Mostly because I had been so sick once I was pregnant again, I wasn’t really in touch with anybody.

Anyway, he started going in about this app and now immensely helpful it was for them and how he can’t recommend it enough. He said he had been very involved in raising his first child, but didn’t have the app until his second child. For that, it made a huge world of a difference for him and his wife, apparently. It’s one that warns about and explains about the brain development that is happening within the baby, and helps give clarity to sudden periods of fussiness, clinginess, and lack of sleeping for the baby – no, not for adults… we’re still on our own there! It lists the brain milestones and what specifically is changing for the baby at the time, and it even has a sort of alert to inform you of an upcoming change in the baby’s behavior and all. He said the app had everything make sense for them, and it made everything easier to handle with the baby, just knowing what on earth was going on. Versus that the baby was just suddenly being unable to operate normally as it had days beforehand.

So, anyway, the app is for a 24-month period. It wasn’t clear if it then re-charged for another period after that, or if it is a one-time purchase (because there are monthly and yearly options, too). So, he straight up Zelled us the money for purchasing the two-year thing twice. He said he really wanted to gift it to us, because the app is just that good and helpful, and he wanted us to be sure to have it. He also said to let him know if it ends up costing more than he gave us, because he is also very considerate and knows the finances are very hard for us right now, and also that he is the reason for the expense in the first place. Super respectful and sweet, of course. I am, naturally, grateful. Both for the likely very helpful recommendation and for the access to said recommendation. Thank you, T.

And thank you, God, for that small and significant blessing, especially amidst all the struggle lately. Help us continue to experience your love and care toward us, please. Make clear out next step in your south for us, please. And help us to love one another well and truly. Help us to honor one another. Make me and the baby well. Keep my husband safe, please. Take care of my family and their safety and well-being, please. Lead all souls to you in this life and afterward, especially those in leadership positions. Help us to sleep well each night. In your name, I pray. Amen.

Post-a-day 2024