Since I am not really home with Marty this week, I am having to rely on Marty's notebook for his day.  If anyone knows what any of this means, please let me know.

Today is Tuesday January 12 2012

NaNa

Today is Tuesday January 10 2012 (after I asked him to relook at his calendar)

Do you know where you Bought me Donuts

Can you get there

Need to Help DeAnné at 1:30 (he actually wrote the accent over my last e and remembered that Jess had an ortho appointment, but I didn't really need his help)

I Just Don't understand (wondering why he'd had a stroke)

They tool

There is a Place By Jessi Ortho
Panara - It is new

They are next to each other
Drop mom off

The place next to BBQ has good san ( I think he was trying to write sandwich and referring to the Honey Baked Ham Store)

Now I don't have to choose what to eat first

Do you remember the Place in New Mexico with the Dirt floors

What is that food called

I did not get dressed untill 10:30 (concerned that he won't be dressed for his 9:00 visit with Roberta tomorrow.  I asked if he feels better when he gets dressed earlier.  He agreed and is now excited for an early visit)

Uncle Dick Plays Ping Pong

The Silly Show you were watching (reference to the Bachelor)

Can we turn the news on for Dad (when I got home - we don't have cable so I needed to find it on the computer)

Roll Tide (when Neva walked in for piano lessons)

Flip flopps & a coat
summer & winter (Emme came dressed like this for piano lessons)

Is the server going to fill up my Drink (while sitting at home pointing to his can of soda)

He was so ugly the God would not play with him unless we tied a pork chop around his neck (Marty said his uncle used to say this to him)

That is for you (when Marty was asked to repeat a phrase he has learned - Marty is very tender and doesn't say words from the heart to just anyone)

2 Nephi 32:5 (when asked for a favorite scripture)

Scott is sleeping naked in it while you are gone - time to get new one (my in laws were mentioning they needed a new bed because their backs hurt when they are in theirs.  Marty just gave them one more reason to get a new one)

I'm really not sure what most of this was about.  I know that they tried to go to Panera for lunch, but the line was so long and there were no empty tables.  They ended up at Whole Hog Cafe, which I think was a better choice, especially since I ended up there about an hour later.  (we should really talk more and coordinate these visits)

We had a visit tonight from our former Bishop, Matt Isabell.  We do love Bishop Isabell.  It was a nice CRAZY visit as the girls feel very comfortable just being themselves around him.  Let's just say they do NOT behave when they are comfortable around people.  Matt shared an excerpt from this month's Ensign magazine.  You can read the entire article here

So much in life depends on our attitude. The way we choose to see things and respond to others makes all the difference. To do the best we can and then to choose to be happy about our circumstances, whatever they may be, can bring peace and contentment.

I guess this has always been my attitude.  Marty's mom used to say, "Put a smile on your face, you'll feel better".  I had someone tell me this week that God gave me lemons and I made lemonade.  I corrected her.  Life gave me lemons, God made lemonade.  Through times of trial and adversity, how we handle things is a choice.  That's not to say I haven't cried my eyes out, been angry, asked why, mourned the loss of my husband, and felt anguish for my children.  I have done all of these.  However, in the end, I have also

• relived memories I would have never recalled otherwise
• laughed at funny ways to pronounce words
• learned to look at "thank you" and "sorry" as special words
• learned to take a life at a slower pace
• noticed the little things in life like puppies bird's nests, falling "snow", beautiful moons and funny hats
• learned to love deeper than ever before