Food = Good

Having a child is very time and energy consuming, to say the least. There is barely enough time to tie your shoes, let alone cook dinner. For this reason, we say "thank you" to the team of people who are bringing us meals all month.

At our church--and many other churches we're aware of--it is a simple assumption that the community will rally around you and provide you with the resources you need to make it through the first few hectic weeks. At our church, one of your friends typically volunteers to play point person to set a schedule, and then accepts volunteers (usually they come out of the woodwork!) to provide meals. Usually you get meals every other day, and you are given enough food to last for two dinners. Basically, you can go the entire month (or more) without having to cook dinner for yourself.

We are fortunate enough to have our friend Virginia Wang setting up the schedule (we even had more than one person volunteer to schedule, but Lynsey Steiner was on vacation when Jude decided to show up).

Our first meal was brought to us by Nancy Guyer. For the record, Nancy makes a mean baked ziti, and her brownies were yummy enough that Greg invented the concept of the "breakfast brownie" the next morning just for the excuse of wanting to eat more. Thanks, Nancy!

Nancy threatening to run off with Jude due to his overwhelming cuteness

Meals since have included lasagna, tacos (with beers!), and pork with rice amongst others. There are advantages to being part of a community.