We Worry

Bennett called me Monday night and nicely told me that him and mom worry about me.  He had called me while I was in Disneyland and just laughed when I told him where I was.  I really don't think at this age I need to keep my mom or brother posted on my whereabouts but apparently they would still like me to.  He was funny though and told me that he loved me and to be sure and call more.  He also let me know that he would be leaving soon to head back to Arkansas and from there to Texas to work.  I pulled myself together on Tuesday and took him some left over tortellini soup and some scotcheroo's.  Bennett loved the soup and the treats.  I love Bennett.

He has helped clean up the back yard a lot. He trimmed the apple tree and took down the green house my dad built.  He borrowed a trailer from Larry to haul stuff off and I'm sure my mom really appreciates all his help.  We didn't make it up much to see Bennett while he was here this time.  I'm thankful for the times we did get to visit with him though.  He is such a happy soul....one that has truly learned from his past.

we'd be friends

The last few days I haven't felt so good.  I really haven't felt like getting out unless I really need to. I sound worse than I feel. In fact I sound like I have a frog in my throat or maybe like an old man.  I'm sure others wouldn't appreciate me being around them.  I went bowling yesterday because I was asked to sub for a lady.  Today I would have gone to the Temple but really don't think sharing what I have with others would be so kind.  So, instead I have found myself sitting at the computer more and reading about others and their adventurous  lives.  I love the blogging world and the people you meet that you don't really meet.  I love how reading about others inspires me.  I wonder when others read about my life are they inspired.

It's fun reading about how others celebrate and do things.  The traditions they make and the fun memories they are keeping by writing it all down..blogging.  I love the feeling of really knowing some of the people I follow.  I feel like I know them.  Some are really good writers and express themselves so well and the pictures....some are really good photographers.  Sometimes I just go on their site and look at the pictures when I don't feel like taking the time to read the things they wrote.  Their pictures speak for themselves.

I know if I met some of the people I follow that I don't really know that we'd be friends.  I feel it...our souls are connected.  We believe in the same kind of things.  Family first and loving life.  Being Creative and Sharing with others.  I wonder how many people we really do influence without even knowing it.  The few ladies I caught up on today have no idea I follow them....and that I love them and their darling little families!

I was fortunate to meet one gal years ago that I followed and we were instantly friends.  She knew very little about me but I had read much about her.  I met Heather when Cindee (my wonderful friend) told me about this girls blog.  Cindee knew that I would love her blog and her.  She was right.  I followed Heather's blog for quite awhile without ever commenting.  Then one time she asked us followers to send a recipe card with a little about ourselves so that she would know a little about those following her.  I thought that was fair enough and sent her my card with a picture of my family.  Then I started commenting.  It's like...heck...now she knows me a little too...I can comment.  I was really drawn to Heather and suggested after some time that we meet for lunch.  Our first lunch lasted 3 hours.  Heather is just a few years older than Trichelle but I feel a great friendship with her.

A few years ago Heather invited me to be on her committee for the Festival of Trees.  I did it because it was her.  I'd do anything for Heather.  I love that Heather shares special moments with me and that I am remembered when she sends out cards and invitations.

I'm thankful for the people in this world that do so much good and influence many without even knowing it.  I'm thankful for the influence they have had on me!