Good timing, pitching in, and return to health

I knew it was coming. When you see your employees dropping like flies you can just tell you are going to get the flu. So when that first wave of nausea hit, I knew just what it was. To tell the truth though, my next thought was, "Well at least I'm getting it now, instead of Tuesday." Tuesday is the RS Birthday Dinner and Service Auction. I did not want to miss that.
So I went and got my kids from my mil's, and got back home in time to battle off the second major wave of nausea. I had to use my pressure points for that one, and they worked! Oh the tricks you learn during pregnancy.
I was sick the rest of Saturday, then all of Sunday. I'd feel ill every time I stood, or rolled over, or the bed moved. So I laid there in bed, occasionally pressing my thumbs into the insides of my wrists, and watched tv. Joe fed the kids. What I'm not sure, but they ate. Plus, I didn't have to play referee at all. Now I'm all better and ready to go to work tonight.

Lord, thank you that when I got this it was at a time when the world didn't fall apart because I was sick. Thank you that Joe stepped up and pitched in so I could be sick in peace. Thank you that I'm better now and back to my life.

Good examples, the scents of home

I have a friend who has decided she's just not going to complain anymore. She's my hero.

Lord, thank you for friends who are such good examples.

When I hold or hug a kid at work I like to sniff their hair. It's not because they have perfumed shampoo. It's because they smell like their mother's cooking, or like the cream that helps contain all those downy curls. There's something about those scents that mean love to me, that mean home and care and nurture. Scents are just that way, they mean something. Like, even though my mom doesn't drink Pepsi anymore, the smell of it always makes me think of her. Sometimes I smell a man's shaving cream and I'll think of my dad. Pine trees always make me think of the first house my parents owned. All such beautiful memories brought on by the scent of home.

Lord, thank you for the scents of home.

Unexpected kindness, Little feet, and wet roads

Today was pretty crazy, so instead of coming back home between getting the car back and church we used Tali's student of the week award to bring down the cost of a dinner out. The certificate was to a local Buffet, where my children are regular customers with their Grandma. The servers are all very nice to us, and today ours was particularly nice. He brought over two kids meal certificates for us, just out of the blue. It was so very sweet of him.

Lord, thank you for unexpected kindness.

It's silly and small, but a little girl at church is up and walking, though she gets passed around so much it's a miracle she's had a chance to learn, lol. I watched her standing there, so sure and steady on those little itty bitty feet and it just melted my heart.

Thank you Lord, for little feet.

I know wet roads are dangerous, but I've noticed the last few times it has rained heavily that there is a really luminous feeling to the main road here when it rains. The lights reflect off the wet roads and the clouds in a way that is different than anywhere I have ever lived before. It is really beautiful, at least to me it is.

Lord, thank you for how beautiful that wet road is, and for keeping us safe on it.

Working with people I enjoy

I've worked with a lot of people over the years, and I like pretty much everyone. People I truly enjoy though? Those are harder to find.
I truly enjoy spending time with several people I work with, and it makes such a difference.

Lord, thank you for bringing us together.

Plants, Rain, Likeness, Kindness, Opportunities, Little Miracles, Innate goodness, and Healthy snacks

The flowers are out. Well the ones on the north side of the house aren't, they are just barely pushing up leaves. The daffodils on the west side and the rose-of-Sharron's on the south are in full bloom. I looked at the bushes we planted last year and they seem to have flourished somehow.

Lord, thank you for plants that survive me.

As I type this it is raining. Some people find the rain depressing, I find it romantic and comforting. It's like God's efforts at watering the plants is a reminder for me to take care of me.

Lord, thank you for the rain.

Today as I taught my lesson I saw a woman remove her coat and creep forward two rows to wrap it around an elderly woman. Watching that while someone read a scripture about how we can become one with God... it was such a special moment.

Lord, thank you for letting me see your likeness in her.

I dropped my car off to be fixed on Friday without making the call to let the adjuster know I was going to in advance like should have, and yet the adjuster got over there that same day. I'll have my car back that much sooner. I could hear the surprise in his voice when I thanked him for it, but I really was grateful.

Lord, thank you for people who do the kind thing without thinking.

Someone asked a question online, and I was able to respond with my testimony. I needed that, I need the spirit that comes when I bear my testimony.

Lord, thank you for those special opportunities.

After having presidency meeting Wednesday night I ran into two women who we mentioned we have been missing. I very much enjoyed chatting with each of them briefly and sharing our sincere love for them.

Lord, thank you for the little miracle of putting me in the exactly right place at the exactly right instant.

My in-laws needed their yard mowed. Even with the riding lawn mower, they just can't do it anymore. Joe went and did it without any nagging.

Lord, thank you for the goodness in him.

My kids just came in and asked for yogurts, which of course they were allowed. I love how, even with all the junk food they get at Grandma's they still really enjoy the healthy snacks I keep on hand.

Lord, thank you for delicious healthy food.

Birds

There are birds outside my window, I woke to them tweeting this morning. I also listened to two different bird calls on the way to the car and wondered what kinds of birds they were. We see owls, falcons, jays, crows, vultures, cardinals, and hummingbirds in various seasons, and I just love it. I envy them really, being able to fly.

Lord, thank you for birds and the way they make my heart flutter with joy.

This is redundant

but I'm so tired right now, I'm just thankful that once I get done yelling at the cell phone company I can go get in bed and not get out again until morning.

Thank you Lord that one way or another all days come to an end.