General Conference

This weekend was both relaxing and uplifting. To have an excuse not to do homework but instead sit in front of the TV is pretty nice. But to also listen to the prophet and apostles was a wonderful experience. I thought that conference, true to form, followed a general pattern of similar talks making it seem like there was a theme. It was being like Christ through loving others as well as being bold in sharing testimony. Britta also noted a similar theme, but her idea of the theme and mine were totally different! I though that was funny. Obviously we were each hearing what is important to us and on what we need to follow through. Listening to conference really brought a feeling of peace into my heart and home.

Rick and Robert are at Bob and Johnnie's house. They will be leaving around mid-night to come home. I miss them and will be glad to have them here, but I also know it's hard for Rick to leave with the idea that he may never see his father again in this life. Although his voice was strong yesterday, his body has lost so much strength and he's having to take quite a bit of pain medication. As a result, Bob slept most of the time today. Any time at all to visit is worth while. While there, Rick and Robert went to the ocean. I'm so jealous!!! I would love to go there during Christmas break and take the boys and just spend time playing. But I also want to go see Skip and Moira and Christy, Wayne and the kids. They are all in different directions!

Done With Week 6

Rick and Robert are on their way to Texas to visit Rick's dad. His dad has cancer and probably won't live too much longer, but is receiving excellent care from his wife. At previous visits we've found them to be happy, cheerful and grateful for friends. It has been pretty amazing to me to find them in such good spirits in spite of the gravity of their situation.

I could have gone with Rick rather than have Robert go, but chose to stay home and do homework instead. Now that they're gone I regret my decision and want them to come home and get me! I miss the opportunity to have alone time with my hubby and they get to go play in the ocean! I'm really, really jealous. I had such a good time when Rick and I went last time.

Such is the commitment I've made for school. Ugh. As mentioned on Facebook, Tuesday I left class early due to inappropriate scenes from an R-rated movie being shown in class. Obviously I need to think about R-rated movies being freely shown and be proactive in making arrangements. But it was surprised upon us and I didn't even think of asking about the rating. I will from now on.

I didn't make a big deal of it. I e-mailed the prof. and he offered an alternate assignment, but said the objectionable part was over with. I opted to finish the movie, as in that case the alternate was also rated R. Like most R-rated movies, it was good except for the 'dog poop' in middle. The movie was 'Deliverance' with Burt Reynolds.

This weekend, besides ton of reading, I have two tests to study for, two essays to write and hope to get started on my second of three honors projects. I hope to complete the honors projects by the end of October leaving November free for term papers and finals. That's my plan anyway. If I don't make it, I'll be pretty close, anyway!