I have two things to talk about today....

First I want to say that I have great kids that have wonderful significant others.  They ALL pitch in and help...(sometimes I do have to get on to my own kids, but I think that's normal)

SO, I feel I am blessed beyond words with considerate kids and their considerate, significant, helpful others....

IN OTHER WORDS, THIS IS NOT GEARED TOWARDS ANYONE I KNOW

however...

I was walking with a friend yesterday and my friend was talking about guests that come to her house and leave it a total mess when they leave.

Now, before I go any further let me note..I felt a little left out of the conversation because I rarely have that problem..I HAVE though had that happen before...however all of my company is usually VERY helpful.  Anyway, (on her behalf) I am going to give some of my young readers (and maybe some old) some VERY important "motherly" advice.
Enter.....the mother of all mothers (that's meant as a joke)

1.)  When you stay at someone's house, always offer to help cook and help with the dishes (that goes for the guys too) and you will usually get a "thank you I can do it answer"  It's just a nice gesture to at least offer to help.

2.)  Never, I mean never leave clothes strown all over the room.  (you never know when your host might want to show the house around)

3.)  Never leave wet towels on the floor.  Always hang them up.

4.)  Always offer to strip the beds and take the towels to the laundry room.  Notice offer is in bold.  (Usually your hosts will say no to that one).

5.)  Always throw your trash in the wastebasket and pick up the change that you leave on the dresser.

Now,,,,I know my friend (and I'm not going to name her) will be happy I repeated our conversation! :) (and you know who you are)

I really, really can't stress to young and old how important these things are when you visit someone's home.

What ever you do will leave a lasting impression - good or bad.

Next up....

I'm back at the hospital with mom.

OH MY....I walked in to a crying, pain ridden person.

Let me just tell you how heartbreaking it was to see.
I cried and stroked her beautiful grey hair and went back to my shuuuuuu thing.
Every time they move her it is just excruciating.  Oh I just feel so sorry for this sweet little pain induced person sleeping trying to sleep in the bed beside me.
I feel like we are taking one step forward and 10 steps back.  Geez!
and....I love her so.
Please continue to keep her in your prayers.
Thank you so much for your many wonderful thoughts and messages.
I really, really appreciate all of them
kb