Out of Commission---

I have been out of commission for the past several weeks...which has given me the opportunity to think. A dangerous past time, but this time it has been different. Not dangerous. I think I have that part under control.

I have found that now I just "wonder". Let me explain.

Why do woman in Strawberry Shortcake Scrubs think that when you are in the hospital that you are going to be comforted by them. I mean, I'm there, nervous, and here you come up to me, an adult, in a Strawberry Shortcake "outfit" and really, do you think that is going to calm me down? If anything, it makes me want to ask for someone else!! Please, no Strawberry Shortcake, Snoopy, Dopey, Smurf, Hello Kitty, Just Blue, Green, Black Scrubs---PLEASE.

When going to give blood, why do they, those taking your blood, always say, "this is just going to a little bit"? I mean, it is either going to hurt or not. You have either given blood or you haven't. You know if its going to hurt, pinch or what ever, why must they tell you? In my experience, the one's that make a big deal about it are the ones that do a horrible job. That just makes it worse for you. Your there, your stuck, you have a band around your arm. There there with a sharp object and then WHAM...they either miss and do it again or jab you and HOPE they hit something close enough that blood will find it's way over to the tube.

How come, giving you a choice of flavors, suddenly makes you think something is going to magically taste better? When in reality you KNOW darn well, the more flavors they offer you the worst it has to taste!! When you are handed a gallon bucket and told to drink 8 oz every 10 minutes and what comes out of it looks and tastes like dead fish water, and by that I mean, slimy, stinky, rotten fish water that you may have if you own/owned a fish and never changed the water and the top of the water became solid and the food never sank down to the bottom because it couldn't and the smell was rancid and the fish ended up not being able to swim...THAT is what I mean. Yes, that is what I had to drink, and I'm sorry, but no amount of "pineapple, orange, lemon-lime, or cherry was going to take that forbidden flavor away!!

So...that is what I have been stewing about...among other things...

ALSO...

I have come to realize ONCE again that I have a outstanding family. A husband that I could not live without, he is forever forgiving, and loves me unconditionally!!(how I got to be so lucky, I'm still trying to figure it out!) Boys that are understanding and tremendously helpful!! Parents that I will ALWAYS need, and a sister that is (pregnant &) so amazing, cleans my house, my son, and my can lift my spirits. How blessed I am to be surround by family. I had the opportunity to receive a blessing from my Dad, Brother and Husband. It's not something that you get often, we'll I would hope not, but what a comfort to receive such a special blessing from such special men in my life. How honored I felt at that moment to know that not only was I able to receive a blessing but that they were able to present one to me. I so treasure all the men in my life both Michael's Dad and mine, my brother and all my brother-in-law's. They are all such wonderful examples to me and my boys. I am grateful for there strength and love and priesthood. I am also blessed for the woman in my life, my Nano, she is Great! and my Grandma who I wish I could see more of. My Mom and my Mother-in Law, My sister and my sisters-in law. I fell blessed to be part of such a big family. I fell that is something to be said for forever families and I am truly blessed and honored to be a part of one.