Do Unto Others As You Would Have Them Do Unto You

I was suppose to leave yesterday with my friends for Bear Lake.  I didn't know why but I wasn't really wanting to go...didn't feel like I should.  I have another cold/cough and thought that was why.  I also needed to do laundry from camping...the lists are there.  Then I heard about Buffey passing and knew for some reason I needed to be here to help in some way.  I wasn't sure how I could help.  The Andrews neighbors are the best and are all really close...so I prayed.  I prayed in my bed Sunday Night since I couldn't sleep and many thoughts ran through my head.  Then the "thought" "Do Unto Others As You Would Have Them Do Unto You" came to my mind.  (The Golden Rule)  Then instantly thoughts of Chocolate and Hugs surfaced and so did my plan of action.  I would take my grands to their kids club and stop at Sam's Club after and get chocolate....lot's of chocolate.

I decided to take chocolate to my friends in the Ward and to give them a hug.  I knew I needed hugs and since we are all so much a like I figured I wasn't alone and we all know what chocolate does....it just makes things better.  I didn't even shower first. (so not like me) I had got cleaned up to go to the store and just decided to start delivering the way I was.  The Hugs and Chocolate were appreciated.  Some of the hugs I got in return talked to me.....funny how words don't need to be exchanged and how by hugging you know.  I felt like it was a selfish thing for me to do.  I needed those hugs and they all made me feel so much better.  For hours I went from door to door handing out chocolate and getting hugs in return.  My soul was lightened and I felt good.  It wasn't long before I knew that every sister in our ward needed a hug and some chocolate. I don't want anyone to feel left out.  I wasn't able to catch everyone but every door was knocked at least once.  That's how I spend Monday and Tuesday morning and afternoon.  I felt cleansed in a way.  (I still missed a few sisters and will take chocolate to church with me next time and give it to them then)

Today, Jared and I took Ryan a big bag of chocolate and a few Rock Stars and some mints for the viewing and funeral.  We took each of the kids a Sunshine Bag and their own mints.  (I had 3 Sunshine Bags left....just enough)  While we were visiting Ryan our awesome Elders Quorum President was there and told Ryan that he could hear Buffey's voice from her phone messages.  Ryan told Kevin that he had deleted them all but Kevin is smart and pulled them up from the deleted messages.  Jared and I were blessed to sit and listen to Buffey leave her hubby messages.  Hearing her voice made me smile and at the end of every single message she told Ryan she loved him.  What a treasure those messages will be.  There was one about her boys being naughty....I think that was good for the boys to hear.

I know why I was suppose to stay home.....it was for me and I got to be an instrument too.  (thank YOU Heavenly Father for using me) The funeral is Friday and so I still get to go spend a day with my friends.  Does Heavenly Father Love Us?  Oh YES....YES HE DOES!  I'm so thankful that it's getting easier for me to "hear" and to follow through.  I am so thankful that the "hard" things help us get back on track and focus again.  Buffey's passing made so many STOP and think about their life and how they need to improve....there really is good in everything....even losing a Blessed Friend! ♥