It's been a while since I've checked in! Life is so busy sometimes and oh so tiring. :) I remember when I was younger and Mom would tuck me in for bed she would often fall asleep the second she sat down. She would go in and out of conversations as her head bobbed forward and backward. I "only" have 3 kids so I can hardly imagine what it might have been like to have have 7 kids and also have to contribute to the household family income and go to work everyday. So I guess this is a good time to say......Good job Mom. I know things weren't perfect but I know you worked really hard and did your best. :) I love ya!
With that said, I am my Mother's daughter. I fall asleep every night with my girls if I lay down with them. I used to like to watch TV at night to unwind but most nights I don't even have the energy to stay awake for a 30 minute show. I'm not complaining. I consider my life to be better than I could have ever imagined. I'm not trying to be cheesy or sound all mushy. It's the honest truth. I've never been happier. I get to tuck my kids in tonight and the parents of those 20 little angels don't get to. I can hardly hold back tears for them. It absolutely breaks my heart. We are reminded yet again to not take our days and minutes for granted.
Last night we went caroling with the Straleys (Jessica's family) to some of the older ladies in our ward for FHE. A couple have recently lost their spouse and one of them has a daughter that took her own life a couple years ago. We went to three homes and one nursing home. They were all touched and I know that they all appreciated our service. I will say though that it was deeply touching for us and such a good teaching moment for our children. We definitely felt the spirit and so did the kids.
This coming Sunday is our Christmas program. I've been asked to do 3 of the solos in the cantata. (There is 4 in all. I did last years too so I was a little worried that others would be frustrated that they weren't getting equal opportunity. When I addressed the issue to the choir director he just said, "well I'm not asking for volunteers. The only question would be if you were going to do all four or not." So I just shut up and said okay. I'm flattered but I guess I just wonder where you draw the line between what you really want and giving others the opportunity. (One of the sopranos didn't return after she found out she wasn't and hasn't never been asked to do a solo. I do have to say though, she's not a great singer but thinks she is so its a little awkward.) Anyway, that's the ole drama over here at the moment. Thankfully I don't think she blames me. :)
Other than that, just getting ready for Christmas! We don't have any snow and its been warmer than normal so it hardly feels like Christmastime but I can't complain. I'm sure we'll have some blistery cold months to come.
Love you all,
Jen
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