So, come Saturday I figure that I have a little bit of making up to do.  A new furnace just doesn't give off romantic birthday and mother's day vibes.  (does it?)  So, along with lots of normal Saturday type errands that need our attention we try to celebrate some knowing that that play "Thread's" will end our day in a very nice way.  So I muddle around in the office and she goes grocery shopping and we leave about 4:30 to go to Archibald's for dinner.  We take our time and I make sure that we have plenty of time to be early at Cottonwood High School for the play.  We do end up standing in line for a while, but it only adds to our anticipation which when finally fulfilled is met and exceeded.  The event was really a wonderful and fast hour and 1/2.  Sheila will speak for herself, but for me I really enjoyed it.  It touched me in many positive ways.  What they were trying to do was show different women and their contributions to those around them and make a positive statement about how women (and all of us) can and do influence others in our own unique way.  From little girls to great grandmothers and all in between real life was shown and we related to it all.  It was every women (and every man) presented in real life ways, but showing it all in a most positive way.  I felt real good about my decision to do that for her (us).  On Sunday Sheila had her primary class make fruit pizzas for their mothers. She was teaching 'obedience' (following directions) but mostly trying to have them be interested in something neat and also do something nice for their mothers.  During the block I was asked to sub in Gospel Doctrine next week and that has filled not only much of my Sunday, but my thoughts as I try to prepare for that opportunity.   After the block our day was pretty quiet and relaxing.  She did get a few phone calls and we watched a Harry Potter movie.  And the ward actually gave out a really nice Mother's Day gift that you'll have to ask about.  I did spend some of my Sunday realizing how old I am and wanting to be able to do more.  That lesson that I am now preparing made a big difference for me in that.  I am now full of ideas and hopefully a neat spirit as I work and study to prepare for that.  So now its Monday morning.  We are 'back' to our work-day demands.  The week is really quite busy and has many things waiting for us.  Don't know just how we'll be able to do it all, but we'll do our best.  I am still trying to figure out just how to do this right, you know, life, the journey, the test.  I know where we are going, but the getting there is still challenging me every step of the way.