Bill's job for today got postponed at the last minute, so he did the grocery shopping that had been on my to-do list. That meant I only had to put the things away. Of course, he bought three times the number of things that were on the list, but....... It did give me a morning at home to do my other things.
In the afternoon, I went to visit my friend Charlene, who has been quite ill recently. She spent about nine days in the hospital in January when she was admitted after seeing the doctor about her heart. She was retaining water to the point of being life threatening and every oral diuretic that they had given her had caused difficult side effects. They kept her on an IV diuretic and pulled off an enormous amount of water. Her heart is enlarged and there are some other problems that will be dealt with by further testing and treatment over the next few months.
She did not tell anyone, nor would she let her husband tell anyone, that she was in the hospital. She says she didn't want any visitors at the hospital. The truth is that she is very wary of being around people much at all. Over the last several years, she has been hospitalized with bronchitis and other lung problems and she avoids any place where she might pick up any kind of sickness. It really frightens her, to be truthful.
Likewise, she doesn't like a lot of people to visit her at home, because she doesn't want germs brought in. She had contacted her visiting teacher when she got out of the hospital and let her visit (just one of them - the other has small children and she didn't want to get exposed to anything.) Other than that, I don't think she has let anyone in.
She and I have always gotten on well. We are close to the same age. She had been my visiting teacher for a long time. Plus, we just seemed to get on well. So, I talked to her husband at church and asked if he thought she would let me come visit. He thought she would. He said, "She really likes you," which was a nice thing to say. I called her that week and we talked for a long time. When I asked if I could come by and visit she was very agreeable and we set a time.
We had a really nice visit today. I was there for an hour and a half and we never stopped talking. She is a big talker and I can hold my own, so we had no trouble filling the time. I enjoyed it a lot. She is doing much better - she has dropped more of the water; her blood pressure is back under control; she has been on oxygen but has just about cut that out, at least when she is seated; she is able to be up and around with no trouble; she is not sleeping during the day and has more energy than she has had in a while.
It was a good visit.
We ended the day by going to Empty Nesters FHE, which was fun. There were 9 people there, the hostess was alone as her husband was working out of town, but we all told our stories of how we met (in honor of Valentine's day.). It was a lot of fun to learn new things about some people we have known for a long time.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Monday, February 20, 2012
February 19th - Sunday
So if my Saturday was just another Saturday, then my Sunday must have been just another Sunday. Of course, Sunday is one of the best days of the week, so just another Sunday is a very good thing!
We are on an afternoon church session now, which I don't like as much as the morning session. But, it does mean I can be lazy about getting up and doing some things in the morning. Today I finished up a couple of things in preparation for Relief Society - did my usual computer stuff - worked a little on family history - made sure everything was ready to go for dinner - etc.
This being third Sunday, we had high a council speaker. This one is brand new to the high council and this was his first speaking assignment. The 2nd counselor in the stake presidency was also attending our ward, so the speaker mentioned that in addition to being nervous because it was his first time, he was extra nervous because President Frost was there. He then went on to give an excellent talk. The first speaker was a young woman and the second was a young man preparing to go on a mission. They were both good talks, as well.
The closing hymn was "How Great Thou Art," which is always a tearjerker. I am fine until the third verse that starts out talking about His giving His son and then I am overwhelmed, both with the message, but more because of Jason. I think I understand in a tiny little way what it means to give your son.
Sunday School was a lesson on the Book of Mormon - included Nephi's Psalm this time, which is always worth rereading and talking about.
In Relief Society, the lesson was on Joseph Smith. The teacher for this lesson is a convert of just a few years, and she can be rather outspoken and totally honest. She started by saying that she almost called and said she couldn't teach this lesson, because while she had a testimony that Joseph Smith had his First Vision, she had always felt uncomfortable with how so many in the church almost deify him. She then went on to give a great lesson. All of these George Albert Smith lessons have been powerful. There was a strong spirit of testimony about Joseph Smith being a true prophet and I think everyone took something special from the lesson.
When I got home, the kids were already here. I put dinner together - cooked some spaghetti, frozen peas, frozen shrimp scampi, and baked the frozen bread dough. How do you say - I felt lazy today? It was actually very good and everyone ate a lot. I get the shrimp scampi at Costco and while it is a little expensive, it is so convenient since it has all the butter and seasonings already frozen onto the shrimp.
It is always fun having the kids here and Brooks and Ashby are so entertaining! They couldn't stay long, as Brooks was tired and needed to get home to bed, so by 7:00 they were gone.
I spent a little time checking email, etc., and clearing up a couple of things that had come up during the day. Then I had a bowl of ice cream for my dessert, got ready for bed, read my scriptures, and then read my book for the next couple of hours. I finished the book that I received in the mail. I need to contact the author now and give him my opinion. I actually thought the book was very good.
And thus my Just Another Sunday was over. And it was a good one!
We are on an afternoon church session now, which I don't like as much as the morning session. But, it does mean I can be lazy about getting up and doing some things in the morning. Today I finished up a couple of things in preparation for Relief Society - did my usual computer stuff - worked a little on family history - made sure everything was ready to go for dinner - etc.
This being third Sunday, we had high a council speaker. This one is brand new to the high council and this was his first speaking assignment. The 2nd counselor in the stake presidency was also attending our ward, so the speaker mentioned that in addition to being nervous because it was his first time, he was extra nervous because President Frost was there. He then went on to give an excellent talk. The first speaker was a young woman and the second was a young man preparing to go on a mission. They were both good talks, as well.
The closing hymn was "How Great Thou Art," which is always a tearjerker. I am fine until the third verse that starts out talking about His giving His son and then I am overwhelmed, both with the message, but more because of Jason. I think I understand in a tiny little way what it means to give your son.
Sunday School was a lesson on the Book of Mormon - included Nephi's Psalm this time, which is always worth rereading and talking about.
In Relief Society, the lesson was on Joseph Smith. The teacher for this lesson is a convert of just a few years, and she can be rather outspoken and totally honest. She started by saying that she almost called and said she couldn't teach this lesson, because while she had a testimony that Joseph Smith had his First Vision, she had always felt uncomfortable with how so many in the church almost deify him. She then went on to give a great lesson. All of these George Albert Smith lessons have been powerful. There was a strong spirit of testimony about Joseph Smith being a true prophet and I think everyone took something special from the lesson.
When I got home, the kids were already here. I put dinner together - cooked some spaghetti, frozen peas, frozen shrimp scampi, and baked the frozen bread dough. How do you say - I felt lazy today? It was actually very good and everyone ate a lot. I get the shrimp scampi at Costco and while it is a little expensive, it is so convenient since it has all the butter and seasonings already frozen onto the shrimp.
It is always fun having the kids here and Brooks and Ashby are so entertaining! They couldn't stay long, as Brooks was tired and needed to get home to bed, so by 7:00 they were gone.
I spent a little time checking email, etc., and clearing up a couple of things that had come up during the day. Then I had a bowl of ice cream for my dessert, got ready for bed, read my scriptures, and then read my book for the next couple of hours. I finished the book that I received in the mail. I need to contact the author now and give him my opinion. I actually thought the book was very good.
And thus my Just Another Sunday was over. And it was a good one!
Sunday, February 19, 2012
February 18 - Just Another Saturday
Just another Saturday today - laundry, cleaning, planning Sunday dinner, etc. Bill went to help David do some work on the retaining wall in his yard, so I was home alone most of the day.
Besides the expected Saturday chores, I called Judith, my friend in hospice She sounded much better than the last time I talked to her. I am going to try to go down and visit one day this week, if she is up to having visitors on the day I can go.
I also had to get some Relief Society things done before Sunday, including the weekly service opportunities email.
When everything else was done - well, except for going to pick up some groceries, which I never did do - I did my usual computer stuff and worked on family history again. I had several family history emails to respond to which means I had to make sure I had everything correct in my own file before I started answering questions from other people.
I printed out the sheet to print out more cards at the temple next time I go. I also prepared the stack of cards to take with me to the temple - a couple of endowment cards and another stack of couple sealings. I always double check to make sure someone else hasn't done the work in the time since I originally printed the cards. It is amazing how often I discover that the work is no longer necessary! So now I have my family file cards prepared for a temple trip - hopefully this week, but not sure since the calendar is pretty full.
In the evening, I read the book that the author sent to me earlier in the week. I had started it the night before and it is actually pretty good. After tonight, I am better than half way through it. It is a mystery about a man who kidnaps four women and keeps them in seclusion for six months. Figuring out his and his friend's motives is interesting - nothing is as it seems. The FBI investigation part is also very good - working with virtually no leads. The love interest between two of the agents is the weak part. I don't think this author should write romance; he doesn't seem to get it. I do appreciate that it isn't graphic, but the interaction between the two agents is not too realistic. Even so, I am actually enjoying the book and am anxious to finish it.
So, another normal Saturday is finished. It was a good day and I got a lot done, even if it doesn't sound like much!
Besides the expected Saturday chores, I called Judith, my friend in hospice She sounded much better than the last time I talked to her. I am going to try to go down and visit one day this week, if she is up to having visitors on the day I can go.
I also had to get some Relief Society things done before Sunday, including the weekly service opportunities email.
When everything else was done - well, except for going to pick up some groceries, which I never did do - I did my usual computer stuff and worked on family history again. I had several family history emails to respond to which means I had to make sure I had everything correct in my own file before I started answering questions from other people.
I printed out the sheet to print out more cards at the temple next time I go. I also prepared the stack of cards to take with me to the temple - a couple of endowment cards and another stack of couple sealings. I always double check to make sure someone else hasn't done the work in the time since I originally printed the cards. It is amazing how often I discover that the work is no longer necessary! So now I have my family file cards prepared for a temple trip - hopefully this week, but not sure since the calendar is pretty full.
In the evening, I read the book that the author sent to me earlier in the week. I had started it the night before and it is actually pretty good. After tonight, I am better than half way through it. It is a mystery about a man who kidnaps four women and keeps them in seclusion for six months. Figuring out his and his friend's motives is interesting - nothing is as it seems. The FBI investigation part is also very good - working with virtually no leads. The love interest between two of the agents is the weak part. I don't think this author should write romance; he doesn't seem to get it. I do appreciate that it isn't graphic, but the interaction between the two agents is not too realistic. Even so, I am actually enjoying the book and am anxious to finish it.
So, another normal Saturday is finished. It was a good day and I got a lot done, even if it doesn't sound like much!
Saturday, February 18, 2012
February 17th - Grandkids and the Mall
So today was going along as a usual day. I did spend some time scrapbooking (working on the Williamsburg trip) family history, all the usual.
In the afternoon, Lisa called and said they needed to get out of the house for a while. So, we met up at Discover Mills Mall for a while. We hadn't remembered that the kids were all out of school (a snow make up day that they got as a holiday since there have been no snow days this year), so the place was mobbed.
We still had a good time. Ashby's favorite place is the Disney Store. She is so totally taken with all the Disney princesses that she can spend hours in there, I think. We then walked up to the food court - or shall I say that Brooks was walking and that was where he led us? - but it was too late in the afternoon to eat. They did ride the carousel, which is always fun to do.
Then more walking. Brooks is so darn cute walking. He is so chunky that he looks like a stump with legs, and boy do those legs move. You almost have to run to keep up with him! Needless to say, he attracted a lot of attention.
We took a quick walk through Dress Barn, thinking we might come back to do some birthday shopping for Lisa later in the month. Ashby stood in front of the mirror, crossing her feet to curtsey, blowing kisses, and waving the princess hand. The store clerk got the biggest kick out of her.
Then it was time to go - that was it. Just a couple of hours at the mall with the grandkids - but, oh, how that made it into such a great day!
In the afternoon, Lisa called and said they needed to get out of the house for a while. So, we met up at Discover Mills Mall for a while. We hadn't remembered that the kids were all out of school (a snow make up day that they got as a holiday since there have been no snow days this year), so the place was mobbed.
We still had a good time. Ashby's favorite place is the Disney Store. She is so totally taken with all the Disney princesses that she can spend hours in there, I think. We then walked up to the food court - or shall I say that Brooks was walking and that was where he led us? - but it was too late in the afternoon to eat. They did ride the carousel, which is always fun to do.
Then more walking. Brooks is so darn cute walking. He is so chunky that he looks like a stump with legs, and boy do those legs move. You almost have to run to keep up with him! Needless to say, he attracted a lot of attention.
We took a quick walk through Dress Barn, thinking we might come back to do some birthday shopping for Lisa later in the month. Ashby stood in front of the mirror, crossing her feet to curtsey, blowing kisses, and waving the princess hand. The store clerk got the biggest kick out of her.
Then it was time to go - that was it. Just a couple of hours at the mall with the grandkids - but, oh, how that made it into such a great day!
Friday, February 17, 2012
February 16th - What's a Normal Day Like?
Another stay-at-home day - the boredom continues! Except that I was not bored one minute today. I have so many things to do that I am busy every minute. So, just what kept me so busy?
Well, there is always the "walking through the house and straightening everything in sight" task. My house may not be truly clean, but it is very neat. I learned a long time ago that neat equates to clean for most people, so the secret to good housekeeping is to keep it neat.
Second, there are the loads of laundry - sheets and jeans today. With just two of us now, I can get by doing a couple of loads a couple of times a week and pretty much keep up. I used to have to do at least a load a day. Now I have one of the bigger washing machines and less laundry - so go figure - why didn't I have this machine when I needed it?
Naturally, washing sheets means remaking the bed. I am lazy here, too. The sheets come off, they get washed, and put right back on. No folding sheets for me, if I can avoid it!
Then, of course, I had to eat, so that took a little time. Let's see, poached eggs and toast and juice for breakfast -- leftovers for late lunch -- popcorn for dinner. Yes, popcorn. If I eat much for lunch, then I don't feel like eating anything big for dinner - and Bill was at a meeting anyway - so evening snack of popcorn is perfect.
Much of the rest of the day was at the computer. I have to start by looking at all my junk emails in my junk account. That isn't as bad as it may sound. That is where I get all the special emails from various companies, services, etc. It doesn't take long to go through them, but sometimes I find a treasure. Today I ordered a book from Deseret Books that was on sale and with free shipping. Something for the kids, you know! I downloaded a few e-coupons, just in case I buy something. I downloaded a free e-recipe book with delicious looking sweets. I will probably never use it, but it was free, and who knows when I might need something! I read a couple of interesting articles, etc.
Then I went to my regular email address and had some emails relating to Relief Society that required some action. There were several emails relating to family history that I put into the special file for answering later. I subscribe to 3 local online papers, so I had to look at those to see if there was any interesting news.
Next up was the blogs - I needed to write mine and look at those that I follow. The most important of those are the free Kindle books ones - which meant I also had to download a couple of free books that looked good. I now have almost 250 books on my Kindle - and I move them off once I have read them. I doubt I will ever get them all read, but I can't turn down a good, free book. While I am checking blogs, I also need to take a quick peek at Pinterest to see if any of the people I follow have posted anything interesting.
So, by then, it was mid-morning. I had things pretty much in control, so it was time to turn to family history, which filled most of the rest of the day. I am still working on the Bacon-Wesco line and keep finding new things. I thought I had done everything there already, so it is a good thing I was rechecking before preparing the book.
In the middle of the day, I also took the time to make a couple of phone calls. I hate phone calls - I put them off as long as possible! I love email, but sometimes that just won't do. I tried to call Judith, my friend in hospice, and she didn't answer. I am really concerned, as she was slipping rapidly the last time I talked to her. I plan to call the hospice to see if they will tell me anything. My other call was to another friend who was in the hospital a few weeks ago with congestive heart failure. She is home and doing much better now. We had a fun chat and made plans for me to come visit her next week.
Late in the afternoon, Bill got home from his busy day. He had been to the dentist to get the new cap on his front tooth put in. It looks good. He had also done a couple of estimates and had lunch with his sister. He was able to give me an update on our two friends who are currently in the hospital. (What is this - are we getting old or what - everyone we know seems to be in the hospital or just getting out!)
He brought in the mail and there was a package for me - surprise. It was from Texas - who do I know in Texas? - and I didn't recognize the name. I opened it to find a hardcover book! Inside was a personal note from the author. He had seen my review for a certain book on Amazon and said I had "nailed it." (I didn't do any reviews today, but I do a lot of them, too. Mostly so I can get free books - there we go again!) The book was his first novel and he asked if I would read it and give him feedback. Interesting - the review that he referred to was pretty sharp. I had liked some things about the book, but it had some major flaws, which I definitely pointed out. I hate reviews that aren't totally honest. I guess he thought he would get an honest review from me. The book actually looks like it might be good - I do love mysteries. So I will read it next. (A lot of authors self-publish, which he did, and then have it printed. One of the ways they get publicity for their books is through Amazon and other book site reviews. That is why I can get so many free books for reviews.)
After Bill left for his meeting, I finished up things at the computer, backed up my family history files, and shut it down. Then came the popcorn that I mentioned earlier. I sat and read my Kindle book while eating that. I never turn the TV on anymore. I don't have time to watch it! By then it was almost 9:00, so I got ready for bed, climbed in with the Kindle and read until Bill got home.
Now, that is a detailed example of a typical day for me. Like I said, how boring is that? I wouldn't change it, either. It is just the way I like it! Of course, some days we add in meetings, visits, grandkids, going out to lunch, temple, scrapbooking, etc. I am just so busy, busy, busy!
Well, there is always the "walking through the house and straightening everything in sight" task. My house may not be truly clean, but it is very neat. I learned a long time ago that neat equates to clean for most people, so the secret to good housekeeping is to keep it neat.
Second, there are the loads of laundry - sheets and jeans today. With just two of us now, I can get by doing a couple of loads a couple of times a week and pretty much keep up. I used to have to do at least a load a day. Now I have one of the bigger washing machines and less laundry - so go figure - why didn't I have this machine when I needed it?
Naturally, washing sheets means remaking the bed. I am lazy here, too. The sheets come off, they get washed, and put right back on. No folding sheets for me, if I can avoid it!
Then, of course, I had to eat, so that took a little time. Let's see, poached eggs and toast and juice for breakfast -- leftovers for late lunch -- popcorn for dinner. Yes, popcorn. If I eat much for lunch, then I don't feel like eating anything big for dinner - and Bill was at a meeting anyway - so evening snack of popcorn is perfect.
Much of the rest of the day was at the computer. I have to start by looking at all my junk emails in my junk account. That isn't as bad as it may sound. That is where I get all the special emails from various companies, services, etc. It doesn't take long to go through them, but sometimes I find a treasure. Today I ordered a book from Deseret Books that was on sale and with free shipping. Something for the kids, you know! I downloaded a few e-coupons, just in case I buy something. I downloaded a free e-recipe book with delicious looking sweets. I will probably never use it, but it was free, and who knows when I might need something! I read a couple of interesting articles, etc.
Then I went to my regular email address and had some emails relating to Relief Society that required some action. There were several emails relating to family history that I put into the special file for answering later. I subscribe to 3 local online papers, so I had to look at those to see if there was any interesting news.
Next up was the blogs - I needed to write mine and look at those that I follow. The most important of those are the free Kindle books ones - which meant I also had to download a couple of free books that looked good. I now have almost 250 books on my Kindle - and I move them off once I have read them. I doubt I will ever get them all read, but I can't turn down a good, free book. While I am checking blogs, I also need to take a quick peek at Pinterest to see if any of the people I follow have posted anything interesting.
So, by then, it was mid-morning. I had things pretty much in control, so it was time to turn to family history, which filled most of the rest of the day. I am still working on the Bacon-Wesco line and keep finding new things. I thought I had done everything there already, so it is a good thing I was rechecking before preparing the book.
In the middle of the day, I also took the time to make a couple of phone calls. I hate phone calls - I put them off as long as possible! I love email, but sometimes that just won't do. I tried to call Judith, my friend in hospice, and she didn't answer. I am really concerned, as she was slipping rapidly the last time I talked to her. I plan to call the hospice to see if they will tell me anything. My other call was to another friend who was in the hospital a few weeks ago with congestive heart failure. She is home and doing much better now. We had a fun chat and made plans for me to come visit her next week.
Late in the afternoon, Bill got home from his busy day. He had been to the dentist to get the new cap on his front tooth put in. It looks good. He had also done a couple of estimates and had lunch with his sister. He was able to give me an update on our two friends who are currently in the hospital. (What is this - are we getting old or what - everyone we know seems to be in the hospital or just getting out!)
He brought in the mail and there was a package for me - surprise. It was from Texas - who do I know in Texas? - and I didn't recognize the name. I opened it to find a hardcover book! Inside was a personal note from the author. He had seen my review for a certain book on Amazon and said I had "nailed it." (I didn't do any reviews today, but I do a lot of them, too. Mostly so I can get free books - there we go again!) The book was his first novel and he asked if I would read it and give him feedback. Interesting - the review that he referred to was pretty sharp. I had liked some things about the book, but it had some major flaws, which I definitely pointed out. I hate reviews that aren't totally honest. I guess he thought he would get an honest review from me. The book actually looks like it might be good - I do love mysteries. So I will read it next. (A lot of authors self-publish, which he did, and then have it printed. One of the ways they get publicity for their books is through Amazon and other book site reviews. That is why I can get so many free books for reviews.)
After Bill left for his meeting, I finished up things at the computer, backed up my family history files, and shut it down. Then came the popcorn that I mentioned earlier. I sat and read my Kindle book while eating that. I never turn the TV on anymore. I don't have time to watch it! By then it was almost 9:00, so I got ready for bed, climbed in with the Kindle and read until Bill got home.
Now, that is a detailed example of a typical day for me. Like I said, how boring is that? I wouldn't change it, either. It is just the way I like it! Of course, some days we add in meetings, visits, grandkids, going out to lunch, temple, scrapbooking, etc. I am just so busy, busy, busy!
Thursday, February 16, 2012
February 15th - Back to the routine!
Back to regular posts - and my regular, not all that interesting, life. I wouldn't change a thing, but it is rather boring when it comes to trying to write about it!
A good bit of my morning was spent on Relief Society things. I had some things to work on at home and then we had a short presidency meeting. Always good, but nothing to retell there.
After doing a few odds and ends around the house, I spent most of the afternoon working on family history. I have started double checking all the information on my Bacon-Wesco lines so I can put a book together, but today I got side tracked. That happens so often! I happened to see a problem on new.familysearch about Emma Large. Actually, there were two Emma Larges. They were sisters. The first died when she was about a year old. When the next daughter was born about four years later, they named her Emma, as well. On new.familysearch, they had been combined into one person. I couldn't stand to have that baby lost in the shuffle, so I tried to make some corrections and in the process I ended up spending the next couple of hours working on that family. Oh, well. I will get my book done sometime!
Bill went by the hospital to visit our friend Don again. He is struggling - had a fever spike the night before and got a blood transfusion in the morning. He is just not able to stand yet. With only one hip replaced, the other is still totally unusable; plus, not having walked for two years, his legs are extremely weak. This is going to be a long haul for him. Once he has the second surgery in six weeks, therapy will be more effective. They are hoping that he will be walking in a year.
As he was about to leave for the hospital, Bill got a call from another friend who was in the ER with a gastro-intestinal problem. This is a chronic problem for him, and we don't know yet exactly what is going on right now. He has had bleeding in the past, so hopefully that is not happening again. Anyway, Bill went by there first to help give him a blessing. The hospital is keeping him overnight, so hopefully by tomorrow we will know more.
Wednesday is activity night at church, so as soon as he got back from the hospital visits, he had to head over to the church. Meanwhile, I am having a quiet evening at home. I had some popcorn, read a book, then headed to bed early, where I read some more. Not much to retell - but I love my life!
A good bit of my morning was spent on Relief Society things. I had some things to work on at home and then we had a short presidency meeting. Always good, but nothing to retell there.
After doing a few odds and ends around the house, I spent most of the afternoon working on family history. I have started double checking all the information on my Bacon-Wesco lines so I can put a book together, but today I got side tracked. That happens so often! I happened to see a problem on new.familysearch about Emma Large. Actually, there were two Emma Larges. They were sisters. The first died when she was about a year old. When the next daughter was born about four years later, they named her Emma, as well. On new.familysearch, they had been combined into one person. I couldn't stand to have that baby lost in the shuffle, so I tried to make some corrections and in the process I ended up spending the next couple of hours working on that family. Oh, well. I will get my book done sometime!
Bill went by the hospital to visit our friend Don again. He is struggling - had a fever spike the night before and got a blood transfusion in the morning. He is just not able to stand yet. With only one hip replaced, the other is still totally unusable; plus, not having walked for two years, his legs are extremely weak. This is going to be a long haul for him. Once he has the second surgery in six weeks, therapy will be more effective. They are hoping that he will be walking in a year.
As he was about to leave for the hospital, Bill got a call from another friend who was in the ER with a gastro-intestinal problem. This is a chronic problem for him, and we don't know yet exactly what is going on right now. He has had bleeding in the past, so hopefully that is not happening again. Anyway, Bill went by there first to help give him a blessing. The hospital is keeping him overnight, so hopefully by tomorrow we will know more.
Wednesday is activity night at church, so as soon as he got back from the hospital visits, he had to head over to the church. Meanwhile, I am having a quiet evening at home. I had some popcorn, read a book, then headed to bed early, where I read some more. Not much to retell - but I love my life!
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
February 14th - Valentine's Day!
So the countdown is finished and Valentine's Day is here. We are not into doing big things on these kinds of days, but this was a good day nonetheless.
Bill's job that had been scheduled had to be postponed, and since I was planning on going to the temple anyway, we went together. We did some family file sealings first - 21 couples, 7 daughters, and 5 sons. Another couple that we know quite well happened to show up at the temple at the exact same time and they were planning to do some sealings, too, so they helped us do the work. It was a nice added bonus. Then we did a session. It was nice to be at the temple, and especially to hear the sealing covenant. It helped remind us of our great blessings in being sealed together for time and eternity.
On the way home, we stopped for a late lunch at O'Charley's. I love their loaded potato soup, so of course I had that, plus a grilled white cheese with bacon and tomato sandwich. Bill had soup and a pasta dish. We were really hungry by then, so every bite was so good!
From there, the day was a little busy - and we went our separate ways. Bill went up to the hospital to visit the friend who had hip surgery yesterday. Then he went to a high school basketball game. One of the young men in our ward plays on the team and his dad is an assistant coach. It was the first game of the playoffs, and since the team isn't all that good, Bill expected it to be the last game of the season and he wanted to go show support.
I spent some time on family history and then planned to attend a genealogy meeting for the Eastern Georgia Genealogy Association. I drove to the place where the meeting was to be, but there was no one there. I double checked my information and I was at the right place, on the right day, at the right time. Don't know what happened, but I came on home and finished out my evening having a bowl of ice cream and then going to bed early to read. I have to admit, I didn't complain!
I guess that all doesn't sound too romantic. We have never been into all that romance stuff - it may be important to some people, but it never has been to me. I prefer to be treated well all 365 days of the year, which I am.
It was very nice being together at the temple and doing some extra things there. I know I am loved, and I love Bill, and my Valentine's Day was just about perfect!
Bill's job that had been scheduled had to be postponed, and since I was planning on going to the temple anyway, we went together. We did some family file sealings first - 21 couples, 7 daughters, and 5 sons. Another couple that we know quite well happened to show up at the temple at the exact same time and they were planning to do some sealings, too, so they helped us do the work. It was a nice added bonus. Then we did a session. It was nice to be at the temple, and especially to hear the sealing covenant. It helped remind us of our great blessings in being sealed together for time and eternity.
On the way home, we stopped for a late lunch at O'Charley's. I love their loaded potato soup, so of course I had that, plus a grilled white cheese with bacon and tomato sandwich. Bill had soup and a pasta dish. We were really hungry by then, so every bite was so good!
From there, the day was a little busy - and we went our separate ways. Bill went up to the hospital to visit the friend who had hip surgery yesterday. Then he went to a high school basketball game. One of the young men in our ward plays on the team and his dad is an assistant coach. It was the first game of the playoffs, and since the team isn't all that good, Bill expected it to be the last game of the season and he wanted to go show support.
I spent some time on family history and then planned to attend a genealogy meeting for the Eastern Georgia Genealogy Association. I drove to the place where the meeting was to be, but there was no one there. I double checked my information and I was at the right place, on the right day, at the right time. Don't know what happened, but I came on home and finished out my evening having a bowl of ice cream and then going to bed early to read. I have to admit, I didn't complain!
I guess that all doesn't sound too romantic. We have never been into all that romance stuff - it may be important to some people, but it never has been to me. I prefer to be treated well all 365 days of the year, which I am.
It was very nice being together at the temple and doing some extra things there. I know I am loved, and I love Bill, and my Valentine's Day was just about perfect!
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