Sweet surprise

As most of you know, Jeff has been without a job since the begining of October. We've had to really tighten our belts and eliminate extra costs. Really, we didn't have that many extra costs to begin with. One thing we did have to pay for and what was a bit of a burden, was Lindsay's ballet classes.

She has been in ballet since she was 4 years old. Lindsay takes ballet very seriously. It's interesting to watch her in class. Other girls will be goofing off or slightly aloof, not Lindsay. She listens very intently and tries her hardest to do just what Miss. Sandra says.

Lindsay was born with a natural grace and ballance, I have no idea where she got it from. She was born to dance I think. We would take her to Abbey's dance recitals and we would have to have an isle seat. She would insist on copying whatever was being done on stage. Ballet was the only thing that would get that little pill to potty train too. She was almost 3 1/2 and wouldn't even consider it. She was looking forward to being 3 for one reason only. She knew that was the age you could finally get to go to ballet. The one stipulation being, only students that were potty trained would be allowed. When I finally got it through to her, that she was not going to ballet until she was out of diapers, she potty trained in about 3 days.

Anyways, the reason I am writing about it is this. Cutting ballet was a very last resort for our budget. My dear mother stepped in and told me that she would like to pay for her dancing lessons. I was and am very grateful. I finally paid this quarters tuition yesterday. Last night I checked my email for a final time before going to bed to find this:

Sandra Olgard--gift

Hi Heidi,

An anonymous person has paid Lindsay's tuition for the remainder of the year. I can either rip up your check or give it back, which ever you prefer. Lindsay is a joy to have in class and is doing so well. A beautiful girl. Sandra

I was so taken aback with a humble heart and gratitude. I even cried. I try not to do that very often. I am so touched by this sweet and loving gesture. There are sweet little blessings that the Lord gives us. It may not be a job for my husband, but it lightens my load and my spirit none the less.