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Kristen

Last night my husband and son were in New York preparing for the New York marathon today.  I was having a cozy night at home with the other two kids when my mother in law called.  I answered because she never calls that late in the evening.  She needed a ride to a hospital 30 minutes away and didn't feel comfortable driving so far at night-could I please take her?  Her husband had been having major chest pains for the past 2 weeks and couldn't take the pain anymore so they were airlifting him to another hospital to get things figured out.  I said of course, call me when you are ready.  I could say this without hesitation because I live in a community in which I could make any number of phone calls and know that my children will be well cared for. 
 

I am also thankful for the medical staff who were there ready to go to give him the help he needed in such a desperate time.  The staff who looked after our well being while we sat through the night waiting.  

I am thankful to all the people in my community who help me every day.  It does take a village and when things happen like last night it's amazing to be reminded of it!