Lessons Learned: A blog about my life

Sunday, April 20, 1997 The Bishop called both Richard and me into his office after church. Jared watched Sarah, Laila, and Johny while we were in the meeting. The Bishop wanted to give me a calling to serve in the primary. I told the Bishop that I had a child with special needs and, therefore,…

Tuesday, May 21, 1996 Mom called because she and Sander were upset with me. They found out that I have been writing to Bent Ramsdahl in Canada. Mom told me I was only doing it to get his money, and that she and Sander had decided I needed to stop having contact with him. Mom…

Wednesday, January 10, 1996 When I went to the class to learn more about Laila, I asked the teacher how I should handle bringing Laila out in public. The teacher gave me some cards to hand to people. On the card it said, “You have witnessed a situation that can be hard to understand. I…

Sunday, August 20, 1995 Jared and Sarah aren’t happy that we have sold our home. We have lived there for 7 years. It’s the only home they have known. They miss their school and friends. I hope they will settle in soon! I have tried to assure them that they will love our new house…

Tuesday, August 1, 1995 Laila is now 2 years and 7 months old. She is such a beautiful little girl. I wish Laila could talk more so I could better understand what it is she is dealing with and why she is having such a hard time. It’s hard to keep her dressed. She hates…

Tuesday, December 6, 1994 I could stay another 2 nights at the hospital, but I chose to go home because I knew Laila needed me. Before I left the hospital, the doctor told me that I couldn’t nurse Laila for 3 days from when Johny was born. But after that, I was fine to nurse…

Thursday, December 1, 1994 – Today is Johny’s due date. Last night I dreamt my grandmother came to me. She told me that she had special permission to come see me. She said, “Today, when you go to your doctor’s appointment, the doctor is going to tell you that everything looks good. He will reschedule…

Wednesday, September 7, 1994 When I started tending again, my next-door neighbor didn’t want to pay $10.00 a day. I knew her daughter *Conny. She was a sweet girl, so I said I would do it for $1.00 an hour like I used to. Dianne said she was a single mother and couldn’t afford that.…

Monday, December 6, 1993 Laila still doesn’t sleep, day or night. I am so tired! Every day I wake up wondering how I am going to make it through the day! If someone offered me a million dollars or one hour of sleep, it would be no contest! I would choose the hour of sleep!…

Monday, January 4, 1993 Just like all the other pregnancies, I didn’t feel well. The doctor told me to get vitamin B shots. It would help with the Nausea. I was excited to try it. It didn’t do a thing for me! I was so discouraged! I do what I can to take it easy.…