After my lovely projectile vomiting episode I have felt a little less than spectacular. I'm not going to go into any specific details (not that that breaks any hearts out there:0) But, I have basically spent the time since then laying around reading, drinking water, watching TV and eating with the occasional trip to the loo. And as exciting as that sounds, I have to say the glamour is beginning to wear off. Don't get me wrong, I have enjoyed reading and have learned all sorts of new and useless information -like how to make hockey sticks, golf putters and cheese.
As I mentioned before, I thoroughly enjoyed reading Inkheart and Inkspell and on New Year's day I started, and read all in one sitting, " Tuesday's with Morrie" and found it touching and thought provoking. The way that basic truths are presented in it makes it very easy to relate to and reminded me again how important it is to take stock once in a while and reevaluate where I am, what I do and what I want to do with my life. I had always "meant" to read it and in fact when I watched the Simpson's Movie (Yes, I DID watch it. I HAVE been laying around for almost 3 weeks now!) there was a part in it where the balance of the community tips when a local book club decides to review "Tuesday's with Morrie" one more time. So, when J&J gave it to me for Christmas the timing was just right. If you haven't read it, I would highly recommend it. I found myself dog earring so many pages that I finally got up found a marker and began highlighting. If you have read it you know what I'm talking about.
I have known people who have had character traits like Morrie. I thought of my grandma, Alice Abigail Hall, in particular when there was a reference to someone in whose presence you felt like the most important person in the world. She was so attentive and listened so well to whatever you said that you were just drawn to her. She was one of the kindest, most non-judgemental people who ever lived. I miss her. I wish I were more like her. I hope I can learn to develop more of her attributes myself - selfless, kind, understanding, modest, gracious - just plain wonderful! So, yeah, I really liked reading the book and will most likely read it again, and again.
So, now it's late Friday, Chuck is in Boise for drill and I am still just sluggin around.
I did try to write up the year's history for the single's branch. There was a girl assigned to do it, but she informed Chuck she was "too busy". (I'm trying to develop a more kind, understanding Alice Abigail heart and not go into details about how I feel about her lack of follow through ). I went through my calendar, the back issues of sacrament programs, and tried to fill in all the blanks. I realized that there has been an incredible amount of time and effort (not to mention money) expended to help these youth maintain or obtain a strong spiritual and moral base to prepare them for the future. I have to say that I DO enjoy being with them. There are all kinds of different and unusual personalities and problems. But, their enthusisam and humor are refreshing and it's nice to feel like you could possibly be making a bit of a difference for them. Besides, who doesn't need a new friend!?!
3 comments:
It sounds like I will have to add that to my reading list. I need another thing to make me cry. (an easy thing these days)
I'm assuming it is inspiring too, so perhaps worth the cry.
Hopefully the irritated hammock is doing better toady. I'm worried about you heading to work!@!
I too know someone like that. Her name starts with a "K' and ends with an 'N' :)
homeless72 beat me to saying that you are exactly the way your describe your grandmother. I truely feel like you give me your full attention and I am the most important thing when we talk. So glad to hear you loved the book too. It is so good. I also loved our chat the other night- you are so great and I am so thankful we have so much in common. Wishing you good back to work day. (I also am concerned about you going back already)
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