I have new visiting teachers -- one is a neighbor that I have long admired but don't know very well, the other is a woman that I really don't know at all. One of them stopped by a couple of days ago with this bowl of raspberries and a pitcher of cream. She said she was thinking about me, and that this is her favorite comfort food, so she brought me some. Her kids were teasing her about bringing this, saying that it was gross! Can you imagine? I told her to let her children know I considered it a real treat. I heartily enjoyed the bowl of berries and cream, and I was quite touched to think of her picking berries in her backyard -- for me!
She also brought by a little note for my fridge that says: "Do not postpone a prompting... rather, act on it and the Lord will open a way." This thought goes right along with our lesson from the New Testament on Sunday, which was in part about recognizing promptings and acting on them. I've been thinking about it ever since, and know that this is an area I can improve in. I was inspired by my visiting teacher.
Jessie and Hannah came over on Tuesday night. Marc took Max to see Transformers, and we hung out watching Harry Potter movies, eating treats, and working on projects. Well, Hannah and Jessie worked on projects, I sat on the couch icing my knee and enjoying the company. I took some photos of Hannah as well, but they didn't really turn out. (When will I learn that I can't use my point-and-shoot camera indoors?!) I cannot get over how entertaining Jessie is, she makes me laugh like no one else.
Now that Jessie and Timm are leaving in just 2 weeks, I am officially very depressed about it. I have been sad ever since I found out they were moving, but now it's hitting hard. We have been trying to spend lots of time together in the time that remains, and Jessie & Bella came to hang out today. So sad that this cousin time can't continue indefinitely...
Last night when I was putting Eva to bed, we were snuggling in the rocking chair and she said, "I want to see Grandma and Grandpa. Grandma and Grandpa love Eva." Then she went through the list of all the people she could think of that love her. After she said Bella and Jessie, there was a pause while she was casting about for the name of her uncle. Finally it came to her and she said, "Timm! Timm loves Eva. Timm brought over a cool! (pool) Pretty nice...." (Is there a sound that expresses how your heart is hurting?)
We went to Target today (first time since coming back to the US!) and found an adorable top for Eva for only $5.99. I held it up to show her and she gave me a look that clearly conveyed it was so cute it was painful. That was a first, and I totally agreed.
Incidentally, Eva and I are on much better terms this week. I don't know what turned things around, but she has been very cuddly, showering me with hugs and kisses, and just all-around much happier. She even accompanied me on some very long errands and whenever she was thinking about how she wanted to go home, she said, "just one more store!". That's what I'm talking about.
I met Chloe at the grocery store on Tuesday! It was a little strange being recognized from my blog, but it's always good to meet a fellow blogger. Since she and a couple of other people asked recently about the camera I'm using, here's the scoop: it's the Canon 10D and I use the Canon 50mm lens 1:1.8. It has seriously improved my photos. Seriously.
I have been going to physical therapy and my pain seems to be increasing. The physical therapists are a bit mystified and say I must be doing too much and I need to take it easy. Easier said than done.
And finally, I had a great time at Jill's house on Friday night visiting with Jordan, Crystalyn, Liz, and Amy M. I brought my camera to document the night and didn't take a single photo. Duh! However, I did take photos on my way there and on my way home. Ridiculous. (I guess I figured Jill had it taken care of.)
(I saw these giant piles of pink pipes on the way to Jill's house! I'm sure people were wondering why I got out to take pictures.) And I saw this flag on the way home. It spoke to me. It called to me to pull over and take a picture. I'm sure it had no idea how difficult that would prove to be, with the other millions of people out driving at midnight! Good grief. Yet I obeyed. What would you do if a great big flag was calling to you?
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Finally an update! I was fearing birthday backlash since every time I checked your blog it was still about me. I'm sure everyone else was feeling sick of me too.
I think it's so great that your visiting teacher was so thoughtful and brought you over such a nice treat and that quote. What if everyone followed their promptings or good ideas? It would be incredible.
I'm so glad Eva is being happier this week, I think there's such a thing as babyPMS and that she should go in for some testing. Ha.
I am so sad to read about your feelings about Jessie's move! I hate living far away from my sister- when she is in PA, she is only 3 hours away from me... but when she's in school in VA, it is IMPOSSIBLE to visit. (So much distance and I don't have a car.) She is looking at grad schools now and I hope she ends up in NYC.
It is good to know you are loved- no matter how old you are (or if you have baby PMS, as Jill said.)
I love that your VT brought over her fav treat for you! So nice!
I love the pic of the flag! I am glad you stopped to take that photo!
P.S. It was so good to finally meet your for real the other night!
Oh, love Target(esp the ones with a Starbuck's inside), love the fresh berries, feel for you and your sister moving . . .
I am one of 5 and was DEVASATED when my baby brother left for Georgia . . . we are 8 years apart but so close. . .it's all okay though!
Those pink pipes are picture worthy.
When we left Utah and moved here we left my brother and sister in law and their kids. It was hard to say goodbye to that closeness. I hope you will be able to visit each other often.
It's only 9.20am here and I'm already feeling a bit slushy. How am I going to get through the day??
I feel sad for you about Jessie leaving. What a ripping pain. I hope we can all come up with things to comfort you through it.
Eva's just a poppet!
I get a bit emotional about inanimate objects. ??? I'm glad you took that pic of the flag. There it was, fluttering and flapping away, like its life depended on it, and no-one to appreciate it, til you stopped and snapped it, and shared it with all of us. Hurrah! God bless that flag!
You only went to target for the first time this week!? How is this possible, how did you ever manage! ;)
How sweet of your VT to bring the berries and cream. Lately, I've gotten then VT bug and it seems I'm always serching for things I can do. But, we all know I lack follow through. I must work on that.
I'm gald to see that Eva's doing better this week. So cute about her saying, "One more store." Now, that's a supportive daughter!
so many great recent happenings for you! sounds like the transition home has been... (well, i would say "painless," but there's the whole knee thing!
i love that you took pictures of pipes and flags, but none during the social! that is SO something i would do!!
Sounds like you have a wonderful new visting teacher! There is something to be said for a visiting teacher that will just drop by and offer you such a delight! LOVE the quote - I will have to jot that down! So true, so true!
Your babe and her cousin are so darling together. I can't imagine the pain of having someone like that move away! I have never really lived by family- but I know it is painful just after a few weeks of visiting how I long to live by them!
I am loving the PINK pipes!
I was just talking to my friend last night about running into you. She gets recognized all the time because she has a huge following of fellow scrapbookers. She mentioned how it is a little weird when people just come up to her and say, "Are you Sarah Champion?". :-) So, you're not alone in thinking it was strange.
This update blog did not disappoint! Eva sounds like a dream this week. Too bad you can't find a way to bottle it and bring it out when necessary. The fact that she liked the shirt you showed her, really that's priceless!
I want fresh raspberries so bad now! That treat is very thoughtful, I should follow her lead a little more this month.
The Jessie/Bella/Timm move does hurt my heart for you and them. Enjoy your time, you both are blessed as sisters to be so close!
rasberries are my all time favorite....i love them....and i think i would love your camera too....mine sucks....gosh it is sad to know that family is going away and you are soo close...soo sorry
I have a hard time thinking about Jessie moving, in my mind they are just going on a trip for the rest of the summer and will be back come Fall. Reading your posts and Hannah's posts/comments are slowing convincing me that she is actually moving!
Love that picture of Eva and Bella.
You MUST pull over when a flag calls for you... so sad about your long goodbye to your sweet sister, and I love that you and your daughter are on "better terms." Love that!
Great update- the flag picture is awesome. The berries and cream- awesome. Hanging out at your house I have to agree that no one can make me laugh like Jessie can. What are we to do?
Eva was so cute the other night stacking those boxes- so cute! I think she is just a doll so I am glad she has had a good week!
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