Dear family and friends, Meredith is having major spinal surgery in less than two weeks. Unfortunately, it also aligns with Ben starting a great new job, along with his current position, so his days will be 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. With five kids, this will not be an easy time. Your support would be a wonderful and kind act in this chaotic world, even though she wouldn’t ask for it. Mere is known to be silent when she needs the most help because she doesn’t want to burden anyone else. Helping with meals is a tremendous burden removed from the stress of everything else in the next few weeks. If you aren’t local, restaurant and grocery gift cards are perfect. Claiming a day and then ordering from a local place that evening is an option if you want to pick up a meal without a gift card.