Getting the mail is something we just don’t do a lot of. Unless I’m expecting a package. Partly because the drive home usually includes a race to the house so I can puke in the toilet instead of on the porch. Partly because it’s just not that exciting to open the mailbox and see only bills and junk mail.
That’s partly why I’ve now had 3 “kind gesture” sob fests in the past 24 hours.
Our bi-weekly trip to the mailbox included a card from my MIL Egbert – she’s just so thoughtful. It amazes me how she can write 10 words on the inside of a card and totally reduce me to tears in the middle of the kitchen. And she’s just one of my incredible Mothers In Law. *sigh* lucky me.
A package of Saltine’s from Aundrea – I swear she hears more of my whining than anybody….even Josh. But she still loves me AND takes care of me.
Elder Perry called today. As he was about to hang up he very cheerfully said “Thanks, it’s great to have you around!” I’m pretty sure that’s a standard farewell for him, but he can pull it off because he is just so dang pleasant to talk to! How you could you not believe this face? I don't care if he's said to to every person he's spoken with in the past 50 years, I still believe him. It is good to have me around.
A package of Saltine’s from Aundrea – I swear she hears more of my whining than anybody….even Josh. But she still loves me AND takes care of me.
Elder Perry called today. As he was about to hang up he very cheerfully said “Thanks, it’s great to have you around!” I’m pretty sure that’s a standard farewell for him, but he can pull it off because he is just so dang pleasant to talk to! How you could you not believe this face? I don't care if he's said to to every person he's spoken with in the past 50 years, I still believe him. It is good to have me around.
Ah, that package of saltines is one of the sweetest things I've ever seen. And that card is super cute. One of our owners at work is Elder Sybrowsky of the Seventy, and I totally get what you mean about that kind of sincerity. He hardly knows me, but somehow, I always believe him when he tells me how great I am. :)
ReplyDeleteIt's true. It is good to have you around.
ReplyDeleteI concur. It is great to have you around. Do you know Elder Perry from your work? That is so cool.
ReplyDeleteDid I miss the "I'm pregnant" email? I had no idea and I'm excited for you, but not the sick part. Sorry.
ReplyDeleteI love Saltine's.
I love Elder Perry. Why don't you get your doctor to perscribe you some Zofran? It will help with the nausea and allow you to function again.
ReplyDeleteI love Elder Perry. Why don't you get your doctor to perscribe you some Zofran? It will help with the nausea and allow you to function again.
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome job to be able to rub elbows with Elder Perry, and be told by him that it's great to have you around...that's a pretty good day in my book!
ReplyDeleteDitto to the Zofran. It was my best friend when I was pregnant.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I wanted to let you know of my favorite baby website. babycenter.com . I really like their community forums. They even have a pretty active LDS board.
I feel terrible! I found your invite to the dinner thing under a pile of papers and realized that 1) the dinner already happened and 2) we didn't RSVP! I'm so sorry! Thanks for thinking of us.
ReplyDeleteWe'd still love to get together and play Settlers, if your baby will allow you some peace! :)
And the hormones will only get worse! :) I wish we could all talk to an Apostle and have him tell us that its good to have us around. Seriously, that would make my day. So enjoy!
ReplyDeleteI missed you at church on Sunday. I'm assuming it was Josh's fault but you can blame it on Baby. Ü
ReplyDeleteWell it is nice to have you around...and....I love how it's just normal and happy every day occurance to just say "Elder Perry called today"...that would be great...our is more "Dad called today...more changes.....more of us in trouble..."
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