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Things I Loved This Week
Some weeks it is quite easy to write about the things I loved throughout the week. Actually most weeks it’s easy. But lately it has been a struggle and a helpful exercise to keep doing. I have been feeling so lonely and blah-ish, and I’ve just been struggling! I think, though, that when you spend two weeks stuck in your house because everyone is sick, it is pretty normal to feel like that. I mean, my goal for today is to make it to Home Depot to get a new trash can. No wonder I am feeling a bit down in the dumps! Ward temple night is tonight and I wanted to go so badly to see people, relax and become rejuvenated and talk to people at the social afterwards but… Shae is still really sick, so that is a no-go. Getting out to go help with kids with their baptisms today (4 kids turned 8 last month, it was a fun program!) and doing sharing time tomorrow will help me get out and about a bit. But I am just aching to go away for a mini weekend to somewhere simple. I think I need to start planning a visit to my sister.
And then I feel horrible for feeling this way because people do love me. Surprise visits from siblings bearing donuts, drop offs of soup & bread from sweet neighbors, texts from caring sisters and emails from my mom who is over in Europe. But boy oh boy, is it hard to have a good attitude when all you have been dealing with is sickies. I am ready for everyone to be better and soon.
But here we go; this is good for me to do this week. Things I Loved This Week:
I love that when all else fails, my cell phone keeps her from screaming in pain. To everyone that has been accidentally called, texted or hey-telled PARDON US. I also love that Shae now dances, says, “Hi Dada” and only nurses twice a day (cause I really am starting to need some space).
I love this girl — I love Abby so much. She is such a good helper and I feel like I will FOREVER be indebted to Heavenly Father for sending me such a sweet, helpful, loving, caring girl to be the oldest in our family.
I love this girl. I love that every darn time we watch Cupcake Wars on Food Network she talks me into making cupcakes!
I love my husband. That he is funny and makes me smile, that he doesn’t put up with my caca and that when he gets home at night all I want is just to hang out with him. Most nights people, MOST NIGHTS.
I love all my girlies in cute warm boots.
I love that my kids have a new hobby — LEGOS! They have girl legos now, and they are adorable. I love that they have spent HOURS at a time this week playing with them. They have been a lifesaver.
And I love YOU.
`legos! I forgot you do not have them at your house. `more small things for the vacuum to suck up!!
You have much to be grateful for. I love you for seeing your blessings. Don’t forget to count them. There will be many ‘sick’ days in your life. Count those blessings. This too will pass my girl.
Love ya
I think these posts are my very favorites on your blog, Vanessa. It helps me look at my days differently–especially when there are more hard days than easy ones. (Are there every any easy ones?!)
I hope your little one is feeling better!