Another Fried Chicken

This week went pretty peacefully.

Tues: The recruiter called Johnny for an initial interview and he will forward Johnny's resume to the department head.  We shall see what will happen next.  We are confident that the Lord will let us know when our time is up here in PA.

Wed: Costco... is terrible.  I called in the morning and the person told me somehow they didn't process my request (generator pick up) -- which I submitted 3 weeks ago.  Now we are back in the game and have to wait for another how many week???

Thur: Feeling a little uncomfortable with a few members in the study group and I wonder if I should stay.   The truth is rumor and gossiping do affect lives and have a negative impact on how we see others.  I heard too much lately and I need to refrain  myself from participating in those unproductive conversation.  Watch with eyes, listen with ears and feel with heart -- never forget to feel for my own experience but no other!

Friday:  Took Evan to the Dr. for a clearance for his foot surgery.  Everything is going well and we are only waiting for 4/17.  Went to the youth auction... this year is kind of interesting.  It's potluck (so the youth were luck out) and many items were put in silent auction.  So, I hope they have raised enough money for camps this year.  Don't know the reason why, but Evan decided not to go this year.  We had a great time at the auction, and Michele G. was there.  So, I was super happy to see her!

Sat: Conference was nice!  Many great talks and I love the quotes from the general authorities!!!

Then, Jady and I went to mother and daughter date at Wegmans while Evan and dad went to the Jensens for  the priesthood session.  I should have took a picture of Jady's look as I showed her the many options and food choices she could pick.  Her eyes were wild opened!  :D  She still missed her Churcx fried chicken, the restaurant that was closed for some reason.  At first, she wanted to eat at Hibichx Grill buffet and I asked why she wants fried chicken all the time... Then, Johnny jumped in and said, "because she knew how much you love fried chicken!"


Johnny told me that Jady and he had a conversation on the trampoline the other day when he asked where she wants to live?  Her response was, "somewhere that is warm.... because mama is always cold!" That statement alone just makes me cry.   She is so sweet and thoughtful and all she is thinking is about her mama!!

After dinner, we went to JoAnn and got some fabric to make hair bow. Jady and I did part of it and we just need to finish the rest.

Throughout the whole Sat.,  I also looked for bedding, mattress, furniture, dishes, kitchen utensils for a family who moved from Utah without anything.  It's another humbling experience indeed.  I struggled for two days for one of my favorite set of dishes I kept in the dining room cubicle -- hardly ever used by our family.  I questioned myself why do I even struggle if I am not going to use it or have to worry about scratches every time my family use them?  I might as well gave them away to benefit others than collecting dust here.  Why do I even bother to worry about these things as this family don't even have a bed to live on?  The spirit had taught me to be generous and giving and I have learned to sympathize with people who's circumstances is less unfortunate than I am.

Sun:  Made two meals for two sick families and then our own.  Evan insisted of making crostine.... so, here our food for the conference.  We also made fried rice but was late to a potluck dinner with the Spanish members.  Oh well... I will never make my day this busy ever again on any future conference weekend.  It's tiring and I lost the spirit quickly! After the second session, we went to help deliver the stuff to the new family with the Gracia's family.  I love this new family as well as the Gracia's!  They are truly wonderful, spiritual, and real disciples of the Lord!