saturday was one of two bridal showers. lauretta and scott put together some amazing food as well as an amazing party! i never felt so spoiled. i was really glad to see everyone there. my mom was able to leave work and come up to bountiful, along with michelle and mindee. maddi, kayley and erica were there too, and it was fun to see all of graydon's family there. everybody helped me feel welcome and comfortable, even though i didn't know everyone. it was overwhelming to see how thoughtful people could be. i sometimes blush at the idea of being overwhelmed with kindness, but i think it's just an emotion that incites someone to be a better person. i was really grateful for all the much needed kitchen appliances/dishes/utensils/towels/etc. as well as gift cards and even just simple words of advice. even those who just participated in gathering the wrapping paper, or writing down the names of guests and their gifts.
on saturday, i learned a lot from women, some who have been married over 50 years. i learned that love is never capable of fitting one definition. i think i find new ways to define love.
after i opened one of the last gifts, sipping a pineapple sorbet drink and perspiring from layers of ribbon around my neck, i looked up to see my graydon standing in the doorway, finally upstairs because the shock of a house full of women had worn off. he just smiled at me. that is love.
today i asked graydon to open a garbage sack as i dumped some scraps of food from dinner. he refused to do his homework until he had helped me with the dishes. that is also love.
graydon was staring at me during sacrament meeting and held the hymn book as we sang songs about Christ's resurrection. love again.
he offered to print 200 pages worth of invitations. love love love.
this has been a fabulous weekend. i have been thinking that each day requires a new task that is different from every other day...
one task i came up with is this:
a single hand hold, or a scratch of the neck, or even a kiss on the cheek, makes everything so much better, even when it is in the middle of a disagreement. people can still show their love for each other no matter the circumstances.
