Sunday, November 23, 2008

Weekend Gratitude,- sick,-Birthday


I was asked to speak at the primary Quarterly activity at church this sat on Gratitude. There were 2 different groups pf 25 kids. I was so sick, I should have canceled, but when I got there several of the leaders and parents sounded a lot like I did. I guess its what is going around.


I like to think if I hadn't had a sinus infection and Bronchitis I would have done better--but I held their attention(what more can I ask) esp when we had ten of them wrap their hands in cloth 'bandages' and pretend to be the lepers that were healed and and I took one aside and asked him to be the one to go back and say thank you I think they enjoyed the active part

They were sweet helping each other bandage up



They all know they should be thankful I tried to focus on what people we are thankful for and the Joy that comes back to us from showing that gratitude.


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I went straight to the Dr from there and slept from 3 pm till 9 AM this morn, missed church not wanting to spread more germy cheer.
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My sister really wanted me to go to her children's birthday celebration sick or not. So tonight we took gifts, ate cake, snapped a few photos,and huddled (w/my germs)by the door and we were there less than 30 minutes--I hope no one gets sick
She liked her HS Musical cake

and her gifts

her brother had donuts for a cake

and showed his aunt gratitude for a gift

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11 comments:

bedelia said...

I'm really glad you commented because I added all my links to google reader, and I've lost everyone that I had been too lazy to put onto my links. I love your photos. And I hope you feel better. I was home with a sick boy today. Its hard missing church.

Anonymous said...

I'm sorry you're sick and hope you'll be better soon. Sounds like a good weekend but a lot to do when you're sick. I hope you can get some rest.

Catherine said...

Hope you feel better, now, Marcia.
Finishing the week end with a birthday party isn't bad!?
And I'm with your nephew, sometimes, simpler cakes are better than 'elaborated' ones.

SandyCarlson said...

You are a strong lady to do all that despite being ill! I hope you are feeling better. Bronchitis is a tough thing to recover from. Your presentation must have been wonderful,and the family party looks like it was fun.

Lana said...

sorry you're sick, I wondered where you were.

Shauna6pack said...

So sorry you're sick. I hope you're feeling better now!

Anonymous said...

a worth while weekend this is! and captured in such warm photos too!

maryt/theteach said...

Oh marcia, I hope you are feeling better! Sounds like you were very sick! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your whole family! Great pix! :)

nikko said...

Sick is no fun. I just went back to the dr myself for some more meds. Yay. I thought you did a great job at the Primary activity!

Sue said...

What a great idea for Primary...You'll be doubly blessed cause you did it being sick..

My post was on gratitude this week too. Grateful minds think alike..

Have a great week! and feel better

Anonymous said...

I hope you feel better soon. May the healing you were teaching the children sweep over you. ;-)

Sure wish I had a piece of that cake right about now. :-)