It is just one of those Mondays---have you ever had one. I don't know if any of you have heard or rather read "Nienie's Dialogue". It is kept by a member of the church by the name of Stephanie Nielson. Back in August, there was a small plane crash in St. John which involved Stephanie, her husband Christian and the pilot. The pilot died the next day, Christian suffered burns over 30% of his body, while Stephanie suffered burns over 88% of her body. Anyways, Nie had been keeping a blog--entrys about her, her husband, their marriage, kids--everyday life, very inspiring, cute, funny stuff. Her sister Jane has been posting her blog with "re-runs" and keeping every blog reader up to date with the Nielson's progress. There have been numerous benefits, concerts, auctions and various other fund raiser on their behalf here in Mesa and in Provo. Lately, the Az republic and AZcentral.com have been running articles about her and her family (it is all this week) and are articles are so touching--I am such a sap anyways. This whole thing got me thinking of I wish--I wish that:
I was taller, prettier, smarter, a better cook, craftier, played the piano, patient, better member missionary, scriptorian, sew, I didn't have to work---that is just off the top of my head. As I am thinking of those areas, it did occur to me that I am glad that:
I am short--at least I am last to feel the rain, I do love my hazel eyes--even though one is crossed, I am smart--I picked a good guy to marry for time and all eternity, I can cook-my family does love my spaghetti, I do feel craftier when I attend the yearly "super saturday", I do have a piano in my home, I take care of little patients, I do have a son who is serving a mission and is inspiring me to be a better member missionary, I do read the scriptures everyday and I do enjoy being a nurse and being able to take care of the little babies. I am glad. I hope that your wishes are glad ones too. Oh yeah, on a p.s. note to my last blog, if you scroll down to the very bottom of the blog page, you will find a picture of me in my attempt to water ski--my son couldn't figure out how to get it up to the blog. We will work on that.
3 comments:
Hey Susan,
You don't need to wish, girl, because you are all those great things! Also, I can tell you how to get that picture on your post about the boat trip, just give me a call!
Susan~You have such a great attitude! There have been so many things that I have been asking for in my prayers, that just last night I decided to try Elder Bednar's suggestion to just express thanks in relation to the trials. Even though there are blessings we really need, and we are told to ask, I took the attitude that things could be worse, and gave thanks for the way things weren't in some cases. Sunday I read "When Your Prayers Seem Unanswered" by Michael Wilcox--small book, huge message.
Shannon
(Isn't it a little unsettling to think that someone's been "haunting" your site all this time?)
YOU are also a GREAT primary teacher, I admire you so much when I see you ride your bike every day around 4ish', You have such a fun positive HAPPY attitude always with a smile, and you are great to talk to and give advice on having missionary boys....love ya!
Nicole P.
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