Frivolous Indecision

So this weekend was supposed to be fun and productive and eventful. Well, we got eventful at least. Productive for G. Not so much fun. I woke up around 2 am Saturday morning with the ever so lovely stomach flu. Man that was something fierce. This seriously knocked me out most of Saturday until about 5 pm. I went from the bed to the bathroom and back to the bed all morning and day. Poor G. He had to be at the stake center to set up for conference at 8 am. Then when he was done we came back to get some things done around the house since I was completely incapacitated which means he didn’t get anything he needed done…just house stuff. He had to head back over at 2 to practice their number for priesthood session. Then they had their meeting with an hour break before the adult session of conference. I did not make it…of course. The kids, however, were wonderful. They didn’t argue at all. They helped around the house. They cleaned up Zero’s puke in his crate since I couldn’t even get out of bed. They even did a load of laundry for me! A wonderful friend came and brought OJ for Payne’s meds. Then she came back with dinner for the kids. And then she came back a third time with Gatoraide for me! How sweet!!! G got home to a house semi-messy but at least by then I was on the couch and not shivering under the covers. I took some nyquil and knocked out the rest of the night. I was so bummed I missed Elder Nielson’s address to us at the adult session.

This morning I woke up around 9 feeling miles better and at least like I didn’t want to keel over and die. G text me since he had been at meetings since 7. I drug myself into the shower and actually made it to conference. I was SO glad I did! I did NOT want to miss Elder Burns or Elder Nielson! I got to meet and shake hands with him afterward as well. It was truly a wonderful experience. A little bittersweet since they were there to change our stake presidency but such a wonderful experience none-the-less. A little story I have to tell (a little brag on my sweet husband). He was asked to coordinate the men’s number for the priesthood meeting the day before. He had decided on Brightly Beams which is one my favorites that they do. He told me that he thought they sounded good. (this is big coming from him since he is always very critical of himself) Anyway, he said that both Elder Burns and Elder Nielson changed their prepared talks after hearing the song. He said it they were very good talks. I think he felt humbled that they praised the number he had put together. He was also very humbled that he was able to sit and talk with them a while after the meeting.

It was not the weekend i wanted to have but I am so happy that my dear husband was able to have such an experience. He makes me so proud, daily, with what he does and how he strives to always be what he knows he should be. I am blessed to have such a man who loves me and our children and his Savior as he does. He is one of the most humble men I know, not wanting credit or praise especially when he should get it. But he is always there, no matter what for those in need. He does not think twice about whether or not they deserve it. Nor does he ever really care or want others to know of the service he offers or renders. He has a tendency to have a bit of a rough exterior but he has the biggest heart I know. Not ever caring whether or not people should need help but only if he can assist. He doesn’t talk about things he does or the successes in his life. He truly believes that everything he has been given has been a blessing and gives him a responsibility to help those around him. I am blessed.

Here is an arrangement of the song he did. They did sing a slightly different arrangement although it was acapella as well.

I am so grateful for…
1. My faith in my Savior and His love for me.
2. my husband and his service to others.
3. my children and their willingness to pitch when needed.
4. my friends who care and will bring me 7-up when I am on my death bed.
5. drugs that help me sleep