"I'm not happy, I'm cheerful. There's a difference. A happy woman has no cares at all. A cheerful woman has cares but has learned how to deal with them." -Beverly Sills
So, yesterday I had a meltdown. Yep. Not a tiny one...oh, no...a pretty major one. It started at church, continued in the car, going into the house and once we got in the house...I turned into a puddle. Not a pretty site to see. I was stressed, overwhelmed, tired, cranky and ready to jump ship.
Then an amazing thing happened...my Visiting Teachers showed up. They actually got to hear my ranting and raving as they had opened the back door, hollered in and asked if we were home. I was so embarrassed.
Jenny and Amber sat down at my kitchen table and asked if I was alright. My reply? More ranting, complaining, whining. My VT got the works!
Finally I settled down long enough for Jenny to smile, put her hand on mine and say "I'm so glad we're here for you today."
Suddenly my tirade stopped. I looked sheepishly at Amber and Jenny and began apologizing for my outlandish behavior. Had I just gone on and on about all my problems? Yeah, I had.
Jenny and Amber assured me everything would be okay. And I believe them.
They shared a wonderful lesson with me then Jenny said a beautiful prayer that truly touched my heart. By the time they were getting ready to leave I felt like a whole a new person. I am so grateful for my VT!!
Sisters, the point to this entry today is while we're losing weight, making our beds, organizing our homes, magnifying our callings, etc it is essential we surround ourselves with each other. I know that our Heavenly Father sent Jenny and Amber to my own yesterday because that was exactly what I needed...an understanding sister!
I grew up an only child and I am so grateful for the amazing sisterhood we have in our Branch!! Remember I am here for you...Kristen is here for you!! Let us not try to go through life alone...let us, instead lean on one another.
Happy Monday!!! See you Tuesday at 7PM.
Love,
Les
