My maternal Grandmother was born in January and each year as I celebrate her birthday I remember her and the great life she lived. She taught me many wonderful things through her amazing example.
1)She always had a exercise bike in her home or apartment.
I remember watching her do her morning routine. It involved prayer and scripture study then stretches and bicycles in the air while on the bed then she would stand in her room (before going to wash up and get dressed) and do various exercises: windmills, touch toes, jumping jacks, squats etc. then do a couple of miles on her bike. (I observed this when she was older than 62.) She lived happily until the age 103 partly because she did her best to stay fit and active.
2)She was incredibly optimistic! She greeted each day with a song and enthusiasm. I only saw her down and discouraged twice. Once right after her second husband died. (my Grandfather died before I was born) And when the rent on her apartment was raised and she was worried that she didn't have the money to support herself. Her insistence that she or anybody in the room was not allowed to speak negatively about anyone helped establish a good habit that I try to live by. She ignored the faults and foibles of others and expected everyone else to do the same.
3)She made every visitor feel special. She was genuinely interested in everybody. She especially liked my future husband and always made him welcome in her apartment.
4)She was an incredible cook and hostess.
5)She magnified her church callings. In her 90's she happily led the singing in Relief Society. She wrote in her personal history that she accepted every calling given to her including Matron of the Logan temple, Relief Society President many times, etc. Singing Mothers musical director. She completed three successful missions.
6)She loved serving in the temple. After my Grandfather died she decided she wanted to spend more time in the temple. So she put the family home up for rent and moved into an apartment so she could walk to and from the temple.
7)Material possessions were less important then people and service. I am impressed with her ability to move into the small apartments and give most of her belongings away.
8)She enthusiastically taught me that “the sweetest thing in marriage is a roll in bed with honey.” She made me excited about my upcoming honeymoon by telling me with reverence and longing how wonderful the private physical relationship between husband and wife is.
I feel very grateful for her teachings and examples. I know my life is rich and wonderful by trying to follow in her example.
Austria
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Dr. Laura on apologizing
I subscribe to Dr. Laura's radio program. I like listening to her on line because it gives me the freedom to fast forward or rewind as I choose. And it does NOT include all those annoying commercials that are on with her program on the radio. I also get her blog. I've been thinking a lot about the topic of forgiveness and apologizing lately so this blog got my attention. Enjoy!
Apologizing Long After the Offense
January 27, 2010 on 9:00 am
Lately, I’ve been asked quite often by callers if it is “okay” to apologize to someone for a wrongdoing even years after the offense. I can understand why that question might be asked. It can feel a bit embarrassing to have to face someone and face up to what you’ve done. It is worrisome that they might not be gracious about your apology. It is possible that they might “lay into you.” It may be that they say “You caused me so much grief and pain that I can’t forgive you.” They might not even be willing to talk to you. Or, they might say, with tears, “Thank you. That means a lot to me.”
It IS a big risk to take. But the most valued things in life do come with a big risk attached. That’s part of what gives them value.
You must remember, however, that whatever their response might be, you are doing the apology not to wipe the slate clean (damage is damage, and some never goes away), but because true repentance requires that you do what it takes to repair the damage. That includes the sincere…sincere…apology. None of that “if you were hurt, then I’m sorry” nonsense. That is pure annoyance!
So, if you truly have remorse (and are not just trying to manipulate someone into a situation which benefits you), then apologize…anytime…and tolerate their first and maybe second unpleasant reaction.
Seeds take time to germinate, and coping with an apology means the whole thing is brought up again in their minds. Be patient and understanding. While they may never forgive you, know that you still did the right thing.
Apologizing Long After the Offense
January 27, 2010 on 9:00 am
Lately, I’ve been asked quite often by callers if it is “okay” to apologize to someone for a wrongdoing even years after the offense. I can understand why that question might be asked. It can feel a bit embarrassing to have to face someone and face up to what you’ve done. It is worrisome that they might not be gracious about your apology. It is possible that they might “lay into you.” It may be that they say “You caused me so much grief and pain that I can’t forgive you.” They might not even be willing to talk to you. Or, they might say, with tears, “Thank you. That means a lot to me.”
It IS a big risk to take. But the most valued things in life do come with a big risk attached. That’s part of what gives them value.
You must remember, however, that whatever their response might be, you are doing the apology not to wipe the slate clean (damage is damage, and some never goes away), but because true repentance requires that you do what it takes to repair the damage. That includes the sincere…sincere…apology. None of that “if you were hurt, then I’m sorry” nonsense. That is pure annoyance!
So, if you truly have remorse (and are not just trying to manipulate someone into a situation which benefits you), then apologize…anytime…and tolerate their first and maybe second unpleasant reaction.
Seeds take time to germinate, and coping with an apology means the whole thing is brought up again in their minds. Be patient and understanding. While they may never forgive you, know that you still did the right thing.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Splenda is my Friend
Yes, here I find myself in need of losing weight yet again. I weighed myself almost every day while living in Virginia, during my extended Christmas break, (something I have never done) and that daily reminder of just how heavy I have grown helped me make good food choices each day and kept me eating wisely throughout the holidays,which resulted in no weight gain.
Yesterday I spent some time reading through my Weight Watcher books and I have decided that I will try a new program called Switch. And I will spend this week on the “no count” program.
No count is a slightly inaccurate title because I still have to count certain things like: Bread, Chocolate, sweets, certain cooking ingredients, dried fruits, nuts, fats & oils, juices and sodas, milk with a higher fat content than semi-skimmed, salad dressings & sauces and some spreads. But the reason I have chosen it is that I don't have to count every single thing that goes into my mouth, if I eat food from the “No count food list”. This plan seems more likely to succeed because I have a really hard time counting accurately with Russian labeling which more often than not does not tell me the calorie and fat content. Something I need in order to do the regular Weight Watcher program. On no count I get 21 points a week to spend on the above listed “counted” items. So yesterday I spent 3 points. 2 on the yoghurt I ate that wasn't fat free and 1 on the low fat homemade onion gravy I ate with my lean roast beef that is free/no point if I eat a sensible portion. I also drank another 1 point for dessert a lovely hot chocolate Dean stirred up for me. That I earned by exercising.
Yes, it looks like this month the only desserts I'll be eating are the ones I earn by exercising. I have the handy slide rule in which I formulate how many points I earned by deciding how hard I worked, low, moderately, or hard, then the length of time. Then I look on the other scale find my current weight and that tells me how many points I earned. I jogged strenuously for 30 minutes which earned me 4 points. And I saved 3 and spent 1.
So with persistence and a bit of time I hope to be a lighter trimmer me.
Now for the fitness part of the plan:
I will begin following the “Escape your Shape” workouts from the book of the same name. My shape is “ruler”, so each day I will do the unpleasant Ab work the author proscribes as well as the other resistance exercises. And do at least 30 minutes of strenuous aerobic work 5 days a week. He has set for me the challenge to be able to jump rope for 20 minutes continuously. (Last time I tried I made it to one minute before the rope bumped a chair) He says once I am proficient at jump rope jumping then I will have no weight problem, if of course I jump rope at least 3 days a week.
This month my favorite aerobic activity is cross country skiing. Or what I think of as “over the river and through the woods” skiing. (Although I don't have a Grandmother's house to end up at.-)
It is also Sasha's favorite pass time too. She loves snow so while I huff and puff I get to watch her cavorting through the snow.
So now you know and hopefully having people to report to will give me that little edge of self control. I really want to establish the habits before I face my week of temptation in Sharm Egypt.
Yesterday I spent some time reading through my Weight Watcher books and I have decided that I will try a new program called Switch. And I will spend this week on the “no count” program.
No count is a slightly inaccurate title because I still have to count certain things like: Bread, Chocolate, sweets, certain cooking ingredients, dried fruits, nuts, fats & oils, juices and sodas, milk with a higher fat content than semi-skimmed, salad dressings & sauces and some spreads. But the reason I have chosen it is that I don't have to count every single thing that goes into my mouth, if I eat food from the “No count food list”. This plan seems more likely to succeed because I have a really hard time counting accurately with Russian labeling which more often than not does not tell me the calorie and fat content. Something I need in order to do the regular Weight Watcher program. On no count I get 21 points a week to spend on the above listed “counted” items. So yesterday I spent 3 points. 2 on the yoghurt I ate that wasn't fat free and 1 on the low fat homemade onion gravy I ate with my lean roast beef that is free/no point if I eat a sensible portion. I also drank another 1 point for dessert a lovely hot chocolate Dean stirred up for me. That I earned by exercising.
Yes, it looks like this month the only desserts I'll be eating are the ones I earn by exercising. I have the handy slide rule in which I formulate how many points I earned by deciding how hard I worked, low, moderately, or hard, then the length of time. Then I look on the other scale find my current weight and that tells me how many points I earned. I jogged strenuously for 30 minutes which earned me 4 points. And I saved 3 and spent 1.
So with persistence and a bit of time I hope to be a lighter trimmer me.
Now for the fitness part of the plan:
I will begin following the “Escape your Shape” workouts from the book of the same name. My shape is “ruler”, so each day I will do the unpleasant Ab work the author proscribes as well as the other resistance exercises. And do at least 30 minutes of strenuous aerobic work 5 days a week. He has set for me the challenge to be able to jump rope for 20 minutes continuously. (Last time I tried I made it to one minute before the rope bumped a chair) He says once I am proficient at jump rope jumping then I will have no weight problem, if of course I jump rope at least 3 days a week.
This month my favorite aerobic activity is cross country skiing. Or what I think of as “over the river and through the woods” skiing. (Although I don't have a Grandmother's house to end up at.-)
It is also Sasha's favorite pass time too. She loves snow so while I huff and puff I get to watch her cavorting through the snow.
So now you know and hopefully having people to report to will give me that little edge of self control. I really want to establish the habits before I face my week of temptation in Sharm Egypt.
Eating Rules for Feeling Good by Anita
"Eating rules for feeling good" were written by a neighbor of mine who serves on the "Food Committee" at school with me. These rules will be posted in the cafeteria and each rule given expanded attention through the TV monitors in the student lounge as well as student assemblies. (English is not Anita's native tongue I think she is amazing)
(Or, how to keep yourself healthy, full of energy and reach and keep the weight which is right for you)
1. Eat breakfast.
Start your day putting some “gas in your tank”. Breakfast does not mean eating something “fast”, rather “break the night fast”. Fruit or yogurt to wake you up; oats or whole grain cereals or whole wheat toasts for longer lasting energy.*
*If you do not feel hungry in the morning, and maybe a bit sick, that’s stomach acid playing up; try drinking a glass of lukewarm water, better with the juice of half a lemon, when you get up, use a straw to protect your teeth from the lemon juice.
2. Eat lunch and dinner at regular times.
Have lunch with lean meats or fish and vegetables, or pasta/rice and vegetables. Try to have healthy regular meals at least 5 days a week
3. Have tasty healthy snacks during the school day.
Fruit, yogurt, light sandwich, muffin, raisins for a quick boost.
Oat biscuits, whole wheat bread/muffin, trail mix for longer lasting energy
After sport have some carbs to replenish your energy quickly before homework: baked potatoes, pasta, grilled cheese sandwich, a slice of pizza
4. Drink water
And juices (fresh, whenever possible) and teas (herbal teas, please). Drink more in extreme weather (very hot or very cold) and when exercising
5. Get taller and stronger
With the right amount of calcium. You can choose: one glass of milk, one piece of cheese, yogurt, soy milk, fresh carrot or orange juice, broccoli, beans, almonds.
6. Improve your memory and concentration
With “the good fats gang”: salmon, tuna and other fish, seeds and nuts, and olive oil
7. Keep your skin looking good and your body feeling lighter
with plenty of fibers: fruit and veggies, brown bread and rice, beans and lentils
8. Give peas and peaches a chance!
Add color to your meals with veggies and fruits. A variety of colors will ensure a variety of vitamins and minerals (and give you that healthy look …)
9. Get yourself some treats, but keep them numbered
Limit caffeine (try fresh juice instead, it will wake you up), sugar and sugary drinks, salty snacks, animal fats and anything pre-cooked and packaged
10. Finally,
Stand up straight and tall, exercise, sleep and have lots of fun!
(Or, how to keep yourself healthy, full of energy and reach and keep the weight which is right for you)
1. Eat breakfast.
Start your day putting some “gas in your tank”. Breakfast does not mean eating something “fast”, rather “break the night fast”. Fruit or yogurt to wake you up; oats or whole grain cereals or whole wheat toasts for longer lasting energy.*
*If you do not feel hungry in the morning, and maybe a bit sick, that’s stomach acid playing up; try drinking a glass of lukewarm water, better with the juice of half a lemon, when you get up, use a straw to protect your teeth from the lemon juice.
2. Eat lunch and dinner at regular times.
Have lunch with lean meats or fish and vegetables, or pasta/rice and vegetables. Try to have healthy regular meals at least 5 days a week
3. Have tasty healthy snacks during the school day.
Fruit, yogurt, light sandwich, muffin, raisins for a quick boost.
Oat biscuits, whole wheat bread/muffin, trail mix for longer lasting energy
After sport have some carbs to replenish your energy quickly before homework: baked potatoes, pasta, grilled cheese sandwich, a slice of pizza
4. Drink water
And juices (fresh, whenever possible) and teas (herbal teas, please). Drink more in extreme weather (very hot or very cold) and when exercising
5. Get taller and stronger
With the right amount of calcium. You can choose: one glass of milk, one piece of cheese, yogurt, soy milk, fresh carrot or orange juice, broccoli, beans, almonds.
6. Improve your memory and concentration
With “the good fats gang”: salmon, tuna and other fish, seeds and nuts, and olive oil
7. Keep your skin looking good and your body feeling lighter
with plenty of fibers: fruit and veggies, brown bread and rice, beans and lentils
8. Give peas and peaches a chance!
Add color to your meals with veggies and fruits. A variety of colors will ensure a variety of vitamins and minerals (and give you that healthy look …)
9. Get yourself some treats, but keep them numbered
Limit caffeine (try fresh juice instead, it will wake you up), sugar and sugary drinks, salty snacks, animal fats and anything pre-cooked and packaged
10. Finally,
Stand up straight and tall, exercise, sleep and have lots of fun!
Monday, January 25, 2010
Don't worry be happy!
Several days last week I remembered that I needed to plan and prepare singing time for Primary and each time I said to myself, “I'll go do that later.” After eight Sundays away I was finally home in Moscow and I wanted to make singing time special. Well much to my disgust Saturday night I realized I had still done nothing to prepare. I thought the Spirit whispered to me, “Don't worry, everything is OK.” I thought “No! I really need to have a plan.” So I created a printed sheet with a selection of songs that would support the month's theme and a few activity songs all with the page numbers listed. I also chose a closing exercises song. And I began trying to learn the sign language to the song "I Know That My Savior Loves Me" and to memorize the words to the song. Then I was ready to select some visual aids and do further planning. But I was tired, hungry and sleepy...so I decided to put it off till Sunday morning, though I felt a little disgusted with my lackadaisical approach. And yet I thought I heard the Spirit whisper, “Don't worry, Be Happy.”
Sunday morning dawned and I didn't get to select visual aids after all.
But as I sat in Sacrament meeting I still felt peaceful. I knew my friend in the Primary Presidency had volunteered to continue teaching the new song and that what I had planned would probably be OK.
I hurried into the Primary room and began leading the children in some activity songs while the Presidency prepared to begin and all the children came in. Then sharing time took all the time. No one watched the clock so that it literally filled all the time. No singing time today for the Juniors.
For Senior Primary, sharing time and working on the new song again filled all the time. And no time for the closing song...
And I realized that I had not been justifying laziness during the week. I really had heard correctly. “Don't Worry, everything is OK.”
The Lord knew something I did not, my first Sunday back was going to be one of support and observing and encouraging reverence not actually leading Singing Time. ;-)
Sunday morning dawned and I didn't get to select visual aids after all.
But as I sat in Sacrament meeting I still felt peaceful. I knew my friend in the Primary Presidency had volunteered to continue teaching the new song and that what I had planned would probably be OK.
I hurried into the Primary room and began leading the children in some activity songs while the Presidency prepared to begin and all the children came in. Then sharing time took all the time. No one watched the clock so that it literally filled all the time. No singing time today for the Juniors.
For Senior Primary, sharing time and working on the new song again filled all the time. And no time for the closing song...
And I realized that I had not been justifying laziness during the week. I really had heard correctly. “Don't Worry, everything is OK.”
The Lord knew something I did not, my first Sunday back was going to be one of support and observing and encouraging reverence not actually leading Singing Time. ;-)
Friday, January 22, 2010
Change your Questions!
I recently ordered a book written by the new Sister Nelson CHANGE YOUR QUESTIONS CHANGE YOUR LIFE . While I am waiting for the book to arrive I thought I'd review some of the helpful questions I ask myself.
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Some that got me through a lot of tough days in December:
How can I make today great?
What can I do today that will make someone smile? What am I happy about now?
What is really great in my life right now?
How can I make the most of the “stateside” opportunities?
How do I make this Christmas memorable while my family is scattered over 4 continents? How can I turn this around?
And pondering the answers helped me get excited about each day.
I have found questions like:
Why me?
What's the use?
Why is my life so hard?
Why are so many bad things happening to me?
Why can't I ever succeed?
Not very helpful. They just seemed to keep me locked into negativity.
Questions that could really kill a marriage:
What if there is somebody better out there?
How come you always do this to me?
Why don't you appreciate me?
Compare them to :-)
How did I get So lucky to have you in my life?
What do I love most about my husband/wife?
What great things does my spouse add to the quality of my life?
How can I be a better helpmate?
I think it was Anthony Robbins in his book Awaken the Giant Within that first started me thinking about what motivates me and how empowering questions could help me start the day out right. He says that “successful people asked better questions, and as a result, they got better answers...Quality questions create a quality life.”
“Some men see things as they are, and say, 'Why?' I dream of things that never were, and say, 'Why Not?'”-- George Bernard Shaw
“The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life, of the marvelous structure of reality. It is enough if one tries merely to comprehend a little of this mystery every day. Never lose a holy curiosity.”-- Albert Einstein
How will your life be transformed if you started asking yourself good or excellent questions right now?
What's really great in your life? What can you learn from this situation? What are you truly grateful for?
Why don't you give it a try and find out?
And if you think of some really great questions that help you, would you please pass them along to me?
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Some that got me through a lot of tough days in December:
How can I make today great?
What can I do today that will make someone smile? What am I happy about now?
What is really great in my life right now?
How can I make the most of the “stateside” opportunities?
How do I make this Christmas memorable while my family is scattered over 4 continents? How can I turn this around?
And pondering the answers helped me get excited about each day.
I have found questions like:
Why me?
What's the use?
Why is my life so hard?
Why are so many bad things happening to me?
Why can't I ever succeed?
Not very helpful. They just seemed to keep me locked into negativity.
Questions that could really kill a marriage:
What if there is somebody better out there?
How come you always do this to me?
Why don't you appreciate me?
Compare them to :-)
How did I get So lucky to have you in my life?
What do I love most about my husband/wife?
What great things does my spouse add to the quality of my life?
How can I be a better helpmate?
I think it was Anthony Robbins in his book Awaken the Giant Within that first started me thinking about what motivates me and how empowering questions could help me start the day out right. He says that “successful people asked better questions, and as a result, they got better answers...Quality questions create a quality life.”
“Some men see things as they are, and say, 'Why?' I dream of things that never were, and say, 'Why Not?'”-- George Bernard Shaw
“The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life, of the marvelous structure of reality. It is enough if one tries merely to comprehend a little of this mystery every day. Never lose a holy curiosity.”-- Albert Einstein
How will your life be transformed if you started asking yourself good or excellent questions right now?
What's really great in your life? What can you learn from this situation? What are you truly grateful for?
Why don't you give it a try and find out?
And if you think of some really great questions that help you, would you please pass them along to me?
Sometimes it pays to have an open blog:
I received this comment on one of my blogs recently.
Hello!
After a search on LDS.org for English church services in Moscow we came across one President Meservy. Would this be the same Meservys? A colleague and I will be in Moscow beginning January 24th until February 1st, and hoping to go to church and possibly get the inside scoop and all the who, what, where, when, why and hows of the great city of Moscow. So sorry to bother if you are not, though wish you all the best, if you are the same Meservys and you would be so willing, any insights you have would be fantastic and also wish you all the best.
Warmest Regards!!
Adam
I replied and gave him information about visiting Moscow and what time our church meetings are.
So nice that my blog helped a fellow traveler.
Hello!
After a search on LDS.org for English church services in Moscow we came across one President Meservy. Would this be the same Meservys? A colleague and I will be in Moscow beginning January 24th until February 1st, and hoping to go to church and possibly get the inside scoop and all the who, what, where, when, why and hows of the great city of Moscow. So sorry to bother if you are not, though wish you all the best, if you are the same Meservys and you would be so willing, any insights you have would be fantastic and also wish you all the best.
Warmest Regards!!
Adam
I replied and gave him information about visiting Moscow and what time our church meetings are.
So nice that my blog helped a fellow traveler.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
What would you do to help a struggling child? How far would you go?
I am remembering a conversation with my 1990 therapist. I was really scared. I had sought help because I recognized the warning signs as I slid into the dark abyss that is depression. A stress induced depression caused by the culture shock of moving from our large comfortable house in a quiet safe neighborhood in Germany and arriving back to find our renter-ruined tiny house in what had become a noisy rude neighborhood. As well as continuing health challenges....
Counselor: why are you so afraid of becoming depressed?
Me: I don't want to mess up or neglect my children while I am feeling so ill.
C: Are you afraid that you are a bad mother?
M: Yes!
C: What is a good mother? Someone who is always healthy? Someone who never makes mistakes? Or someone who really cares about her children and makes an effort to care for them the best that she can?
Me: Yes, someone who really cares.
C: Well, you are here, making the best effort at becoming a better person. Doesn't that make you a good mother?
Me: Yes, I guess so...but what if my depression messes up my kids?
C: Let's say your children inherit your tendency to become depressed when overly stressed. What would you do then?
Me: I'd get them treatment. I would help them until they felt better.
C: So you would do anything to help your children be their best selves?
Me: yes.
C: so you are telling me that you really have nothing to fear. You are going to do your best to care and nurture your children. If at sometime in the future they need extra help or counseling you will get it for them.
Me: yes!!
And so in November when I recognized that a daughter was ill I hurried her to the doctor. Even though it meant driving in Moscow afternoon traffic and a metro ride. Then a few days later when the doctor felt it was best that she get treatment in the states we packed our bags, and headed to the airport, and now 46 days later we are still trying to make the best of each day.
My Husband said, then wrote for me:
My sweetheart,
Be it known to all, especially you, that the period between Thanksgiving 2009 and January 2010 may be the most important work you have ever done as a mother. Your patience, love, sacrifice, and putting your needs behind those of your daughter; your being a strength to her and to me; your pulling her through the most difficult crisis of her life... It may be that in the final judgement, this will be a greater and more meaningful work you have done as a mother than all your other (wonderful) mothering combined.
It may be too soon to tell if what he says is true...I am just hoping for a positive outcome.
Counselor: why are you so afraid of becoming depressed?
Me: I don't want to mess up or neglect my children while I am feeling so ill.
C: Are you afraid that you are a bad mother?
M: Yes!
C: What is a good mother? Someone who is always healthy? Someone who never makes mistakes? Or someone who really cares about her children and makes an effort to care for them the best that she can?
Me: Yes, someone who really cares.
C: Well, you are here, making the best effort at becoming a better person. Doesn't that make you a good mother?
Me: Yes, I guess so...but what if my depression messes up my kids?
C: Let's say your children inherit your tendency to become depressed when overly stressed. What would you do then?
Me: I'd get them treatment. I would help them until they felt better.
C: So you would do anything to help your children be their best selves?
Me: yes.
C: so you are telling me that you really have nothing to fear. You are going to do your best to care and nurture your children. If at sometime in the future they need extra help or counseling you will get it for them.
Me: yes!!
And so in November when I recognized that a daughter was ill I hurried her to the doctor. Even though it meant driving in Moscow afternoon traffic and a metro ride. Then a few days later when the doctor felt it was best that she get treatment in the states we packed our bags, and headed to the airport, and now 46 days later we are still trying to make the best of each day.
My Husband said, then wrote for me:
My sweetheart,
Be it known to all, especially you, that the period between Thanksgiving 2009 and January 2010 may be the most important work you have ever done as a mother. Your patience, love, sacrifice, and putting your needs behind those of your daughter; your being a strength to her and to me; your pulling her through the most difficult crisis of her life... It may be that in the final judgement, this will be a greater and more meaningful work you have done as a mother than all your other (wonderful) mothering combined.
It may be too soon to tell if what he says is true...I am just hoping for a positive outcome.
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