twenty seven

Dear Blog,

On Thursday Oct 18, 2012 I spent the morning with Mom, Heather and Shantel in the newly dedicated Brigham City Temple.  That was a neat experience.  I could see in my mind's eye a day when all of my siblings would be there together.  I look forward to that.  You know, lately I have felt a little stressed with school, work, making sure I'm taking good care of Grandma and fulfilling all other responsiblities, etc, but as we sat there in the temple I felt gratitude, overwhelmingly, realizing I am so blessed and I tend to forget about those blessings and focus on other things that distract me from what really matters.  So new goal:  Remember to express gratitude everyday and recognize the good things in my life everyday. 

I am so grateful Heather, Shantel and Mom were at the temple with me.  A year or so ago I had gone to the SLC temple by myself.  While there I felt, or perhaps heard the words in my mind, This is not a place to come alone, I should have others here with me.  I then had a strong desire to have my family there with me, people that I taught/met in AUS and close friends of mine.  Since then I have not gone to the temple by myself.  I plan to continue this and to try to always invite others to come to the temple.

After the temple, Maddox for lunch.  Mom hadn't been there in ages and Heather & Shantel couldn't remember ever going.  Grandma used to take me there all the time.  I'd love to have my wedding luncheon here someday, whenever that is.  Maddox is "a nice place" (for Shantel).

The rest of the evening I spent with Grandma watching TV and attempting to work on my care plan (that is due Monday, Oct. 22nd.)  I was a little side tract with the TV and then Monica and Hallie coming to visit.  They are by far more interesting than writing out nursing diagnosis with rationales, related to statements, etc.  I was also pleasantly surprised when Dad called me to wish me Happy Birthday.  I think that is the first time ever Dad has called me (he even had to get my phone number from Mom that morning).  I really appreciated the call.  It meant a lot to me.   

It was a peaceful evening.  I realized when I went to bed, apart from my birthday in the MTC, that's the first time I haven't been sung to on my birthday, just a random thought.

I'm ofiicially 27.  Now what?  Just kidding!  I still have lots to do and to look forward to (including getting through nursing school, ugh!)  Wish me luck!

Lots of love,
Tahsha