Can We Talk?

Sometimes I think we have forgotten the beauty of the spoken word. I love to hear the rush of words coming from a child's mouth in excitement, the tender cry of someone in pain, the hushed tones of a mother to her child, the random phone call to a loved one or long lost friend, the loving hug of a friend or family member. I think that the spoken word is such a sincere thing. In the world of social net*working, e-mail and texting we have forgotten that value. I am guilty of sending a quick e-mail to someone I am thinking of, but, wouldn't a phone call with a quick 'hello' tell you so much more about that person or stopping by when the spirit is prompting you that someone is in need? In the rush to be more efficient we have forgotten the meaning of true communication. I thought this quote says it better than I can:

"Electric communication will never be a substitute for the face of someone who with their soul encourages another person to be brave and true."
Charles Dickens

I plan to be better keeping in touch with those I care about, more than with an e-mail...please hold me to it!

Feel Better

My entire family has been sick except for my husband, he is the only one who got the flu shot, the rest of us got the flu or strep. It really stinks because we have a long weekend and I had some fun things planned. It is also Daniel's birthday and we had to cancel the family party (actually postpone 2 weeks) because our extended family is sick also.

Yesterday my daughter and I took Allen to work. On the way home I was complaining about how bad I felt. I told her that I really just needed to rest. Her response was 'Mom we should get donuts, Donuts make us feel better!' I succumbed, of course, but to make myself feel less guilty we bought some orange juice to go with them!

Parents

I sat eating lunch with my Dad and Mom today and thought about how quickly life passes. They are such wonderful people. Each of them has unique talents and characteristics that I hope I have inherited. I am so thankful for them. They have provided me with so many life's experiences, wisdom listened to me ramble on about everything.

I read this quote today and thought of Allen's parents and mine.

"Your parents, with their maturity of years and the experience you have not had, can provide wisdom, knowledge, and blessings to help you over life's pitfalls. You may find . . . that life's sweetest experiences come when you go to Mom and Dad for help."
President Ezra Taft Benson

I don't think I will ever be 'to old' to need my parents, and I hope that they know I will always be there when they need me. Love you Mom & Dad!