Good, Better, Best--Choices in the forefront

I know I skipped yesterdays' entry. It was for several reasons. First one, that I figured out while I was feeling sorry for myself. It was about a comment made late in the evening about a coat I was wearing. I felt offended.

I bought the coat, a used one and paid a little more for it being it was "used." I am not one that worries about fashion, but about comfort, and thought the coat had some style to it, yet would keep me warm. But the reality of why I buy things used was evident in my choice. Nevertheless the comment left a hurtful wound I suppose and one that I will just have to work through and "get over it."

The lesson I learned about the coat comment and not writing my daily journal was important. Why should I let the comment take away from how I feel about myself and damped my spirit from what I could have learned by making note otherwise?

The Good, Better, Best choices was not an easy task for the day either. I had to decide which place to be at the same time for sacrament meeting--either attend Vermont 3rd (singles) ward where Kaiwi was called to serve as Bishop. Or be where Aaron was speaking in our ward. He and I were invited to be present for his setting apart. I know I missed out on a great meeting, and cannot compare the feelings that may have transpired in the other sacrament meeting. We went over after our meeting to the stake center.

I just know that as I heard the blessing pour out from the stake president's mouth, the confirmation was clear the call was made by the Lord. The sweetness of the Spirit was choice and with all that was said, I know Bishop Chung-Hoon is going to have a marvelous experience in his home, help with work on his advanced degree, AND as a bishop to the young adults in his charge. Tanise and her family are in store for many magnificent blessings already.

Later, for dinner we went out to Salem, to Tana and Nathan's for dinner. Tracie and her family were there, as well as Tara's, with Aaron, Candice, I, and kids had an appetizing meal with turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy etc. Tana had a large turkey in her freezer and wanted to have us over while Matt and Beth are still here from Washington. The Hallows' made a delicious slushy-type punch that everyone raved about. It added a party mood.

Matt and Beth called in sick, who both had upset stomaches . . . a bug that Cole had last week, and now took it's turn with them. 'Senior' Hank was there also, and we all had a pleasant evening. At least I did until the tacky comment about my coat! Oh well, I cannot please everyone, so why try, right?

I decided to donate the coat to a store that I saw on GMA this morning which showed people giving their warm coats for the less fortunate. Now, how timely was that for me to see that clip? It should make someone else happier with it than I ever would be. God bless them all.