Ups & Downs

I have received so many blessings the last couple of days!

I have been given the strength and energy I have needed to attend several very big events and the travel that has gone with them.

As everyone is finding out, we had a surprise event on Thursday night. Boy did I need energy and strength for that? Totally emotion and adrenaline rush that whole night!

Yesterday was our school open house, which was at our host school in mill city - 1hr drive one way. It was 2 hours of full on meet and greet with as many of the kids teachers as we could find, plus past teachers who have grown extra dear to our hearts. All around a wonderful time, great weather and the kids came home with books from the book fair and a new school T-shirt!

We came home with a little window to work on some things and then since I was feeling so great, Preston and I headed off to dance class. I was greeted by the head instructor's wife who hugged me and cried because I was there. It felt amazing to finally be back at class. We learned the new routine in a short amount of time, and learned it so well that we were able to teach already too! LOTS of expended energy, but felt so very good. Preston treated me to a light dinner after class and then I crashed for the night - I was pretty worn out!

Today I slept in and my body profusely protested my attempts to get up. I was able to finally get up late and eat a little bit before we left for the temple. Drive was ok. I was able to talk with one of the temple matrons about my concerns and about what happened last time. She was very helpful. When we first got into the session room, it was very hot and I started to not do ok. I just kept praying for cold - and heavenly father answered. To me, things cooled down so much that I actually felt cold. It was such a miracle. Almost done I started not doing ok and heating up again. I was shaking and my heart was racing. I had 3 people helping me. I just kept praying that I wouldnt pass out. I got through ok, but scared a couple of the matrons in the process. It was so sweet that they offered help, but at the same time I felt awful for causing so much concern. Thankfully I was able to slowly make my way to the car and the cool rain outside. Dinner was a big help too.

I am so thankful for so many tender mercies over the last few days. I know that my strength was not my own. I know lots of angels, visible and not, have been with me to make sure I was ok.

Hoping to make it to at least a bit of church tomorrow. Will see how things go. Thanx to all for your prayers and god wishes. Both mean so much!