PPL WEU pt.6

it's been awhile since i've posted one of these, but as i was thinking over the day, my SILs, kim and jess, popped in my head. this past weekend, they and steve's mom threw a baby shower for my other SIL, heather. (she got lots of cute things, and we're super excited for them! :)) 

what i noticed about kim is something i've mentioned to steve on several occasions: she is good at serving others. i remember coming into the Pack house when the girls were still young (i still can't believe i met jess when she was 6! that would have made me about...8, right? ;)) and kim would be vacuuming for her mom or setting the table. this weekend was no different. what stuck out to me was at the end. they had thrown the shower at my house, and when it was time to put the rooms back together, she didn't ask if things needed to be put back; she just took the initiative and did it. i usually tell people just to leave things, and i'll do them afterwards, but kim wasn't taking that for an answer. in fact, (and this makes me smile) she rolled her eyes and went straight for the chairs. 

what i appreciate about jess is her connection to people and seeing her grow into that mature adult woman who reaches out to others. for instance, she graciously thanked me for letting them use my home for the shower (a small thing, i know, but you have to step out of yourself to thank others). i watched as she made a point to greet guests with warm hugs and genuine smiles. when jess has babysat for us, she'll linger after we've gotten back and chew the fat with us (i'm remembering a specific instance where the 3 of us were all standing around the candy jar, snacking) instead of just rushing out the door.


i was encouraged and spurred on by witnessing God's grace in these beautiful women (aren't they gorgeous?!). thankful He opened my eyes to see it.