Call From Phillip

Mark says he got a call from Phillip, and he's in Kuwait, headed to Iraq really soon! Also, he said he likes it so far. Way to go, Phillip! I've been having some quiet days, without Seth here and no aide coming to help out. It's been a long time since I had an aide regularly. I mean, a loooong time, so I think I'll call and have them switch me to another agency as soon as I remember to. Meanwhile, I miss Seth! But I hear that he's coming in handy at Melinda and Danny's, plus he's getting to visit with his old friend, Matt, so that's nice. I was talking with Melinda this a.m., about how, every once in a while, we get panic-stricken and afraid or worried about everything, and how maybe it's help from Heavenly Father, so we'll be more cognizant about how much we rely on Him. I hope that's the case, 'cause that makes it make some sense, at least. The first time I had that feeling was when we moved from one home to another in Texas. At first I felt really discombobulated. It was shortly after I'd found out (as a 24 yr. old!) that there was such a thing as head lice in the world. I think it upset my whole world view, so that made me really feel off-balance. I've always thought that was the explanation. I know that this week I've felt really vulnerable for several reasons: I've been in pain; I've been on pain meds, but went off of them when they made me feel grouchy; I feel dependent on a dr./dentist for something (bad experiences there); and it's winter (bad experiences there, also). Plus, I've been alone more this week, and I have two morning sick daughters (Linda, I count you as a daughter), several kids in school, one going to Iraq, and one teenager still at home, and the house is messy! Hey, wait a minute...it's probably a wonder that I'm not in the Looney Bin (as we crazies feel entitled to call it) already! I like the idea from All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten - that if we hold hands and stay together, we can make it (and milk and cookies always help:). And don't forget to say your prayers. Actually, the scriptures are a wonderful way to feel better, in any situation! Uh oh, Stylista is coming on, so I'll close this for now. I love comments! 'Love You! P.S. Am I hallucinating, or did Tamathy leave me a comment? Thanks, Tamathy! And thanks to my other comment-gifters - you know who you are!