No Blog Today:(

Guess I'm just tired...and can't think of much to blog about.  IF I were going to blog, I would put the following as my thought to ponder:

Things As They Really Are  (David A. Bednar)

"To feel the warmth of a tender hug from an eternal companion or to see the sincerity in the eyes of another person as testimony is shared . . . could be sacrificed for a high-fidelity fantasy that has no lasting value. If you and I are not vigilant, we can become 'past feeling,' as did Laman and Lemuel long ago."

Thinking about how hooked up everyone is to their electronic devices nowdays makes me a little sad.  I realized that it is happening even to us, here in our apartment - we come home and each gets onto their computer and we spend time staring at our devices that could better be spent in communicating with each other.  I made the decision to move all of my stuff from the living room - first the computer and then the piles of papers, books, bags, etc. that have comprised the work I do at home.  So now the couch is clear and even if Dad is one his computer or watching the tv, I am free to look at him and communicate.  First step....

We went to church today; it was good as always.  It was raining a little - that was wonderful and I wish the rain to go everywhere the fires are!!! Had BLTs for our meal - no L though, but added avocado.  Then spent time on the phone - first with Emily, to see how Eli is doing, then with Christine to hear how all those in Wyoming are doing, and lastly with a person we had worked with here at the church last year asking questions about the Family Search/Family Tree program.  I didn't even realize she had moved to Utah...amazing. I did get some questions answered and then spend some time with the program...but in the end did not feel very productive.  If I keep working at it surely someday it will feel productive...I hope:).

Am so very grateful to know that Eli seems to be improving...listening to Em's description of what he has been going through was very scary.  Also grateful to have talked with John B a couple of times this weekend...he's back at school, first day tomorrow.  This year should be a little easier since he's been through it once before:)!  I am sure he would love letters and/or care packages from family members.  Let me know if you want his address!  I know Abby is back at school and am sure others are too - just not too many details are in my head right now.

I love my family and miss them always.