We had a great weekend full of activities and many, many thoughts. I put some flowers together so Papa could take a valentine to Nana and Curt. Saturday was such a beautiful day. The skies were perfect, the air was crisp and cool and it was nice to drive out to the cemetery to visit. It makes him so happy to have flowers there. Nana loved flowers so much, but always said not to give them to her because they were expensive. I love shopping for blossoms I think she would like. After our visit there, we were off to Costco. That was just plain stupid on a Saturday. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, but that's not saying much. We got the items we needed and headed home to put it all away. We had a dinner date with Summer, Jamie and the crew for a sweetheart dinner. They went all out and made a nice dinner to share. Check out her blog for the details of a nice evening for all. Papa said several times today how much he enjoyed the party, and spending some time in their home for the first time. Summer and Jamie are gracious hosts and we appreciate the time and effort they spent making an evening to remember. The kids seemed to enjoy it all as well and it was nice to see them all. I love getting to know J.T. and Jacob better and touching base with Taylor, Jordyn and Rylee.
Church today was especially meaningful for some reason. I have had a heavy heart lately, and can't seem to define the problem. It's many things I am sure, but the only thing that can really change is my attitude. That's the only thing I have any control over. Sitting in Sunday School we were discussing principles of the gospel and of course among them is repentance. I decided that I need to repent of my bad attitude, forgive those individuals that I need to forgive, ask the Lord for his forgiveness for being so slow about it and just move on. I know to forgive others is really to ease your own soul as well as allow the Lord to forgive you for all things you do wrong. And I do plenty wrong. If I want the Lord to be gentle with me, then I better expect the same from myself. Those who hurt us don't spend any time worrying about it. I won't either any more. I'm done. I hope with this conviction I can now heal the wounds and get over things I can't do anything about anyway. I am sure I have enough to answer for on my own without worrying about what other's have done. I know time will heal all, and I do feel a lessening of my burdens and hope that will continue. I'm glad I didn't let my headache win today, and I was in church to hear what I needed to hear today. I didn't spend the weekend in my nightgown, so maybe it was two steps forward.
I'm glad the weather was so lovely and that I was imagining all the fun Tawna, Nathan, Jade, Jeff, Tracy, Kevin, Chelsey, Daniel, Colby, Malea, the Washburns and all the kids were having at the dunes. I'm really excited for the next trip and hope as many as can will be able to come with us. I love you all and life is good.
4 comments:
So glad you're feeling better. Trust me when I say I know how you have been feeling. And you're right, time will heal, and lesson the load! I enjoyed our little movie day too, thanks for dropping everything to humor me! I think we sat and talked longer than the movie huh? I loved it, lets do it again!
Glad to hear that you are on the road to feeling better about things. It is hard to forgive people who have hurt you...but I am happy that you are moving on. I love you!
Yes, I need to be more forgiving and let things go a bit!!! I too need to lighten the mental load...
Good thoughts...
Love you, Taya:)
Sherry, I don't know all that's going on in your life, or bringing such challenges, but I do know you are one heck of a lady to write such forgiving and wonderful thoughts. Sometimes just "letting go" is all we can do. The forgiving has to come in its own time. Sounds like you are on your way to doing both. Easier said, than done, huh? I hope things continue to improve for you--you have a heart of gold and I hate the thoughts of someone hurting it!
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