Double Giveaway #15

Yes, it’s another double giveaway.

Are you loving them as much as me?

One of today’s giveaways is hosted by my dear friend, Jen.

Jen and I met while we were both living in San Diego.

We actually both moved there the same week and instantly became friends.

We lived only a block away from each other which was very convenient living in a busy city.

It was extremely hard to move away from her.

She is that person that is always there for me.

She was the first person to know about my divorce and the first friend to meet Jared.

She surprised me and flew into town for my wedding and made sure she was there for Ruby’s funeral.

This girl is my rock.

Even though we live far apart we make it a point to have a girl’s weekend at least once a year.

{Girl’s trip April 2011, pregnant with Ruby}

She is still living in San Diego with her husband and four children (under 5 years old).

She has an adorable set of twins who were born on Ruby’s first birthday.

Here is what she has to say:

I've been having an inner dialogue for weeks about what I could possible say about Kristin, Jared, and Ruby that would adequately describe how dear they are to me.  Although it was only 8.5 years ago that I met Kristin, it feels like we've been sisters for a lifetime.  She is so dear to me.  She has seen me through personal difficulties and empathized with my struggles when she herself quietly battled her own heartache. I remember when she moved from our neighborhood in San Diego to one just a half hour away, I cried like a baby.  You can't imagine how I felt when she moved to Utah (and then Vegas, and back to Utah)!

When Kristin introduced me to Jared (very early in the dating game), I was so impressed with his kind, genuine, demeanor.  He seemed to be matched so perfectly to Kristin.  Their stories have inspired me and continue to reaffirm my faith that God knows us, knows what we need, and knows how to provide us with the richest most rewarding lives if we can make it through some pretty confusing, crazy, and difficult experiences. 

Kristin and I were on a girl's trip when she told me she was pregnant with Ruby.  I squealed, I was so happy!  We both had wanted little babies for so long, so each pregnancy felt like a huge gift and miracle!  And Ruby has been just that, a gift and a miracle for so so many. At Ruby's funeral, Kristin and Jared asked those in attendance to write an act of service on a piece of paper that they would then carry out.  I knew immediately that my service needed to be to my children and  husband.  I had been taking them for granted and I needed to extend myself to them in a more loving, quiet, calm manner.  There have been countless moments in the last two years when thinking about Ruby has humbled me and reminded me to love my family as the Savior loves us.  As such, I would like those that enter this giveaway to serve a family member who needs a little bit more of your love right now.

This wreath serves so many meanings for me.  It's circle is eternal as are our family bonds.  I've decorated it in fall colors to represent Ruby's Oct. 11th birthday and her mommy's LOVE for autumn (mine too)!  Last, but not least, the Ruby red rosettes and red tinted feathers are for our sweet delicate Ruby's name.  HAPPY BIRTHDAY, RUBY!!!

I love you, Kristin,

Jen

She is so wonderful (and gorgeous).

Everyone needs a Jen in their life.

Leave a comment with what you did to serve a family member.

Winner will be announced October 30th.

Good Luck and be sure to scroll down to the next giveaway.