Overall a Pretty Good Day

The Can-Man and the wife.

Today was good overall. We went to church this morning. That was quite the ordeal. We were about two minutes late because it takes so much longer to get anywhere. Most of our family and guests were sitting on the first two rows. Trent was so uncomfortable and emotional about having everyone see him with a walker and not able to get around. My little brother Ben was so cool about it. He was like, "Trent, I will sit out here with you. You don't have to go in there." I really appreciated that. Trent actually made it through sacrament and Sunday School but had to leave before Priesthood. He was so glad so many people came to him and told him they were praying for him. Our former home teacher made such a simple and sincere gesture. My dad told me about it after church. He was pretty emotional as he recounted it. He said that the home teacher came up to Trent not knowing for sure what to say or do but simply asked, "Can I walk with you?" We have seen this from so many people! A seemingly small gesture that speaks volumes as to their concern and generosity.

It was a very teary church block for me today. Hearing our names in every prayer choked me up every time. Our ward is so great! They are so willing to help in any way they can. It really makes me resolve to be better, more compassionate, more willing to do the same for anyone. I spoke with the Bishop for a bit and it really helped to have that time with him.


Even people we don't know are bringing things to us. This afternoon my boss arrived unexpectedly with people from his Bible group and four boxes of food and basic supplies for us. They just plopped it all on the table and left almost as fast as they had come. I was dumbfounded! I had never seen these people in my life and they were so willing to give to us. It is truly amazing the kind of people we share this life with.

The afternoon was pretty good for Trent. The pain seemed mostly under control. He was able to recieve a father's blessing and give a blessing to Mallory too. The other kids opted to get theirs at a later date. I also got a father's blessing and that has seemed to help subside some of my anger at the whole situation. We had some good time to talk about everything and how to make our family stronger through this trial. And, of course, with my Mom around...we ate like kings all day! Overall a pretty good day!