I am not sure why, but I really have been missing Katie this week. I have thought about her many times wondering what it would be like if she was here. What is really strange is that her being dead still seems unreal to me. I don't know if it will ever really feel like a part of life. It seems weird that we had her and then we don't.
I gave blood on Tuesday and that always makes me think of her. To think of the pints and pints of blood that she needed just to survive another day, and hoping that whoever gets my blood will make it through another day.
Then we got to go to the temple on Saturday. That was such a blessing to me. We went with many friends from church and just having them with me is always special. Brad and I got to take a special part in the ceremony and I really feel that Katie was there with us. That was the strongest impression I have ever received about her and I am grateful she let me know that she was there. I just miss her so much. I am grateful to be working with the young women at church and I am sure they don't know how much I enjoying spending time with them. All I know is that Heavenly Father knows what he is doing.
Wish me luck as I begin my summer classes this week!
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Mom's Week
I started posting on the family blog, and realized that most of my news this week is about me! How do you like that?
So, I got my check in the mail this week from the article that will be published in the Friend magazine. I couldn't believe it, because I figured I wouldn't be paid until it was actually published. That was pretty cool. I guess I am officially a professional writer!
Friday, Brad and I got to ride our bikes to a friend's house for dinner. It was so fun (both the ride and the dinner). Here is a picture of me on my "new" bike. I really like it, it is low enough for me to reach the ground! I rode on the highway (65 Mph) and in the dark for the first time. It was nice because I could just follow Brad, so it wasn't as scary. The bike rides really smoothly. I hope to take it to class next week (I just hope is is not going to rain all week, again!)
And--here is great news: I got a grant for next year's schooling! It will pay for almost half of my tuition! I am so excited. I didn't think I would be getting anything, and I almost didn't fill out the forms. Good thing I did!
Saturday, I went to Boston with two friends. We went to the LDS temple there. It was a great drive and was so nice to spend time with friends.
So, I got my check in the mail this week from the article that will be published in the Friend magazine. I couldn't believe it, because I figured I wouldn't be paid until it was actually published. That was pretty cool. I guess I am officially a professional writer!
Friday, Brad and I got to ride our bikes to a friend's house for dinner. It was so fun (both the ride and the dinner). Here is a picture of me on my "new" bike. I really like it, it is low enough for me to reach the ground! I rode on the highway (65 Mph) and in the dark for the first time. It was nice because I could just follow Brad, so it wasn't as scary. The bike rides really smoothly. I hope to take it to class next week (I just hope is is not going to rain all week, again!)And--here is great news: I got a grant for next year's schooling! It will pay for almost half of my tuition! I am so excited. I didn't think I would be getting anything, and I almost didn't fill out the forms. Good thing I did!
Saturday, I went to Boston with two friends. We went to the LDS temple there. It was a great drive and was so nice to spend time with friends.
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