Blessing others without thought of self--

The creeping Gumboo has struck. The family has had a malady that has gone through everyone except me, knock on wood. Ella got sick first and couldn't keep anything down. Then Parker had a bout with bad tummy. Candice was feeling queazy and so was Aaron briefly last night. Now, today Aislyn's had upset tummy too and looked "a little green around the gills" at dinner tonight.

I observed something that I let go without seeing it at the time yesterday. Breakfast was all made and ready to eat when I went up stairs. Aaron usually has a business meeting on Thursday's for breakfast with his BNI networking group. He had fixed breakfast for us instead of going to his meeting. I was impressed that he would relieve Candice and help with the morning routine to get the day going smoothly given the circumstance. I know Candice appreciated it.

But I really did see a kind, sweet companion (Aaron)caring about Candice's welfare and took the initiative to pick up and help out. He even had gone to the store to get a few things to get breakfast, he made French toast, and sausage. He put his own schedule aside and blessed the one he loves at a moment when she needed it most. Now that is love (action) speaking louder than words.

I saw it was a little bit of heaven, and I am positive that those kinds of random acts of kindness happen all the time in the homes of my children and their families. Hank's family are all pulling together while he is away and picking up where he left off and fill that gap while he is away. It does a grandmother good to see that kind of unconditional love and service one to another.

I went over to the K's today to be with the little Ks while Lori had a meeting at the school. I read the kids that book Hank told us about on his blog, Wodney Wat. I enjoyed that time with them and was glad to be there. The story was so cute and the kids loved it.

Today, the girls, Tanise, Tara, Tracie, Tana, Candice and I went to lunch at Olive Garden for the recent birthdays. I spoke with Hank on the way to Provo and he was driving to Washington D.C. to change his rental car. I knew he was still on the road so called him while we were waiting for our food to come. He had a chance to talk to each one, which was a rare treat these days. We had a good time visiting and catching up on each other. My camera battery is down and I left the recharger at the other house and need to bring it over to the new one. Otherwise I would have had a photo. Maybe Tanise took one when I didn't notice I can post. I will see.

It is hard to believe I have only one son in close proximity in Utah! I don't like that either. I miss my boys and their families as I am sure they miss US all too.