LDS sisters

[eveleaf]

Last week I had my bridal shower at Rebecca’s house. It was supposed to go from 7-9. I didn’t want to stay too much longer than that because I still had some things to do at home that evening before I could go to bed. And a lot of people left around 8:30 when we had pretty much wrapped everything up, so I thought my odds were good of getting home

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[nmaki]

Stories like yours are amazing. I hardly ever hear of people being that generous with themselves for others anymore. You are a very lucky lady.

I wouldn't say it's across the board - or perhaps those messages missed Utah county. In our neighborhood we are getting the reputation of being helpful which is sort of funny as we're both helpful and black-listed. Things are improving though - slowly.

Glad you had a nice shower. How is Ryan adjusting to OR?

[eveleaf]

I have heard also that it's a little different in Utah. I have also had other people look at me in astonishment when I describe some of the things that have happened to you there. So I don't know. But in any case, I am glad to hear things are getting better for you.

You'd have to ask Ryan how he's adjusting - I'm sure he misses Vermont badly - but overall he seems glad to be here. We're pretty consumed with wedding prep at the moment but looking forward to things calming down afterward.

[regoarrarr]

That was awesome and I am glad that things are all going well for you and Ryan.

I was thinking while reading your post that different people have different strengths and such. And even though you said that you "know I fall pretty short of the standard myself. I hope eventually I’ll be more like this - I really do. But so often I’m wrapped up in my own problems that I’m oblivious to the needs of others around me."

But it is also a gift and a good trait to be able to accept service like this. Too many people insist that they can do it themselves or they don't need help, when really they do, or even if they don't NEED it, could use it, and it's good to be able to allow other people to DO the service.

Anyways, I was just thinking about you yesterday and today and feeling kind of bummed that we would not be able to make it out there.

I hope things go great.

[eveleaf]

I think we knew it would be a long shot for you to come, with all your family responsibilities there in OH. But yeah, it would have been totally awesome if it had worked out.

You make a good point about being willing to accept service. I have offered a few times to do things for the sisters in the ward and almost always get turned down for one reason or another. That's disappointing, isn't it? I'm absolutely amazing at accepting help (*grin*), and if I can't accept the help someone offers, I usually suggest substitute help that I can take. :)

from Carolyn

[anonymous]

Isn't service great!? It can be hard, sometimes, to accept service from others. There have been lots of times this year when I've accepted service from my church sisters. It's very humbling. But then I remember how good I feel when ever I serve others and so I know that letting others help me is a good thing.

And when ever I'm feeling down or having a hard day, I try to remember to email a friend or give someone a call to see how they're doing. As soon as I step outside of myself and my own little world, I feel much better.

Good luck to your and Ryan this week!

Re: from Carolyn

[eveleaf]

That's a good idea about reaching out when you're having a hard day. I sometimes forget just how lucky and blessed I am.