April 20 - April 27

4/21 (Monday)
Took Evan to the Podiatrist and he said everything looks good and that we were instructed to go back in two weeks to take everything off.  Evan still needs to wear his boot in the meanwhile which he really is not too fond of as the weather is getting warmer.  As the Dr. was changing Evan's bandages, he asked about my children because he is sending his daughter off to college this fall.  I told him that Jeannie, our oldest went to BYU and is currently serving a mission in SF.   He asked if we are Mormon and I said yes... then he carried on with a conversation about some Dr. he did the residency work with years ago are Mormons and he was really impressed with their work ethnics.  It's good to hear from other people's comment on our members who were great examples.  I hope we are keeping the standard high.  :)

4/24 (Thursday)
So, I went to scripture study today and Susan Coox lead a discussion on visiting teaching.  I thoroughly enjoyed the discussion and brought back the good memory of Rachelle Dunforx.  We just moved to Lewisville not long after we graduated, and I hardly knew anyone in the ward.  We were expecting our 3rd child but then I lost the baby after a car accident.  I was a clam and totally shut people out the door, but this visiting teaching would climb all the way to the third floor to come and take me and the kids for a check up and entertained Jeannie as I was at the Dr's office.  She was so incredible!!!  I would never forget how much I appreciated her genuine service and I kept telling her thank you.   One of the remarks she made stuck in my mind was "I bet you would do the same too!"  That statement remains in my heart for the rest of my life!

4/25 (Fri)
Dad turned 65 today!!!  Can't believe he is getting old... to me he is still the dad that I've known 20+ years ago.  I often wonder when I will be able to take care of them, and I was hoping that as we were serving at the church, we'll be able to call home to serve a mission and take care of our parents.  :(  And I doubt they wanted to give  up everything to stay with us for the rest of their life.

Had a really nice discussion with Mia today on how we learned not to judge but to take a higher road and be with those who sinned to help them feel loved.  Because of the choice of Miriam, many members or even herself feel uncomfortable being at the church.  My thoughts has always been with them -- "How could I not love them when they already felt so bad about what they did? -- in her case being pregnant without married. Michelle G. as well.... not that she doesn't believe, she is weak to break bad habits such as smoking.  How could I cast judgement on them when they are already struggling.