Patience, Love and Understanding

Jul 11 (Thur)

I have to agree what the prophet said on a conference talk: "Patience - a heavenly virtue".  Last week's visit with Ruby and Norma went well, and I've learned yet another lesson as usual.   When we were there, a resident who was mentally challenged hit and yelled at a nurse as the nurse tried to clean up the mess.  My first thinking was, "Oh no... I would never want to be a nurse".  The nurse acted as if there's nothing happened when she silently, patiently clean up the mess.  Then the other resident came along to our table and took our bag of cotton ball away.  The same nurse came and told the resident not to disturbed us.  She also turned to Norma and asked if she would like a cup of pudding.  I didn't hear a word of complain as I watched her deal with everything that's going on.  She was so patient and pleasant and I truly admire her being understanding!

We also had yet one more unexpected visitor this time who sang songs to Jady, danced and tried to entertain us while we were talking to Norma.  She was such a darling and I had a feeling that she might be a school teacher when she was younger.  It was an eye opening experience to the kids since they've never been around with people who has mental issues.  Before we left, we also visited Ruby... and as usual she asked us to give her kisses, we hugged and kissed and all of a sudden she looked into our eyes and told us, "Remember, I love you!", and I told her that we love her very much too!  Before we went into the elevator, Ruby kept telling the other people to let us in first.  She was so protective and sweet!  How blessed we are to get to know her?!  She is absolutely a blessing to us and I just wanted to be like her!  My heart was full as I drove home that day -- Evan and I had a great lesson and discussion on love, kindness, patience and understanding.  We will be more patient with one another if we seek to understand; and it never hurt to be kind and loving.  My little goal in life for now is to strive to understand people better and be pleasant around those who I associate with.  I hope my son will remember this day and practice these virtues throughout his life.  

It was uncle 7's first anniversary this past Monday and I can't believe he's been gone for a year already.  I cried again as I looked at his webpage -- this is so not fair.  As a matter of fact, I need to hurry and put his name in the temple for the ordinances.  I hope he is having a good life there!  

Other than that it's been a good week... and I really can't wait to go home.  I just want to go home at this point -- think I might be a little depressed for no apparent reason.  I seriously didn't do much this week except driving Evan around for basketball games/practices and reading lessons, but somehow I felt like I have been busy in and out of the house and didn't get much done.  :(  Well, at least I visited my sisters, and hang out with Tammy and Laura.  We had a great time catching up.  And Hal was really awesome to help me with another trading training session.  He is truly an amazing friend and teacher!  The kids wanted to go fishing yesterday but we couldn't find any earthworm at Walmarx and Evan forgot to bring his box of hokes and stuff... and it was a little late by the time I woke up from a nap.  Sorry, kiddos -- mom's fault!  We will have to do it next week.

It feels kind of weird having only one kid at home.  Hope Evan is having a good time at the youth conference.  Jady and I did a lot of painting today after visiting Dexx..  Then, we went out to eat, walked around BigLoxx and Barns&Noxxx and had a relaxing night.  I am grateful!