Happiness

It has been twelve days since my surgery/hysterectomy. Its been harder than I thought during those first few days. During the first few days I rested a lot and felt well emotionally and physically. After those few days, I had a hard time staying in bed. I wanted to spend time with my children and my Mom who was taking care of them.  These past two days have been especially hard as my Mom left and I have needed to spend a lot if time helping Rosie and Declan (who is on Fall break). Today we are going to the thrift store and see if we can find a bike for Declan to learn to ride. I’ve been pretty sore but it’s getting better slowly. Elizabeth has helped a ton which is great! I’m grateful to my Mom and to Elizabeth and to friends who have brought over dinner, watched Rosie and brought over bread. Life is sweet!

  Today I want to talk a little about Missionary Work. I loved my mission that I served in January 1999-July 2000 (over 22 years ago) in the Spain, Bilbao Mission. It was amazing. I loved teaching anyone who would listen to us about the restoration of the Gospel and about Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ and their love for them. It was hard and challenging but I think about it almost every single day of my life as one of the most influential experiences that influenced my love of service and my testimony of the Gospel. Now, I have twin sons who are out in the field serving missions- Ethan in Idaho Falls and Jonah in New York City. This makes me so happy and I am so very proud of them and the work that they are doing! Who knew when they were younger that this day would come so quickly. Asher will go in two years as well.  How proud of them I am for the work that they are doing for the Lord. I know that the Lord loves them and is supporting them in each of their trials and effor...

  Ethan and Jonah are having a great time on their Missions! Ethan is in Idaho Falls proper and Jonah is in Brooklyn. We love talking to them every Monday! Good job, Elders! You are doing an amazing work!

This past Monday I had a laparoscopic hysterectomy. I had several fibroids- one a large one- that had been giving me trouble for a year and a half. Finally, after going over all the options and trying- unsuccessfully- for another baby, I did it. I was nervous and scared but got a blessing from Josh and that helped. It said that I was making the right decision for me and for my family. Queen Elizabeth passed away the week before and we were able to see some of the funeral procession as we waited in the waiting room to be called back . Dr Layon did a great job! My sister in law sent me flowers and chocolate. How sweet is that? It has been a lot less painful than I thought and now I’m just resting and recovering. My Mom came to help and it’s always wonderful to have your Mom here to help and love on you and your children. Recovery should take about 1 to 2 weeks. With a full recovery in 6 weeks. I feel lighter and healthier am glad I no longer have to deal with this issue anymore! I’m so g...