Picked for the panel

I was confronted by the YW President not too long ago with an invitation to a "life panel" with the Laurels. I was specially chosen (along with another woman and two men.) I accepted, sounded like fun. This morning reality hit and I started to fret about the real life questions they wanted to ask. I'm not proud of everything I did as a young'un so I justified maybe lying if push comes to shove.

It was fun and we got asked pretty general questions about how we met our spouses, first kisses, how we stay happy and stay strong in the gospel, etc. I was giving my two cents along with the others when I suddenly realized that truthfully, most of these YW are not going to remember this night or any of our answers. I certainly didn't when I was their age. I always say that when we turn 20 something, the veil is lifted and we finally realize (duh!) what it's all about. Now that we are adults it's not nearly as helpful as it would have been when we were teens! That's life. Don't get me wrong, I'm far from perfect and I still make stupid choices, but I wouldn't go back to being a teen if somebody paid me!!

I spent the day with my sister and her kiddos. She is doing well these days and managing. I sure wish things were different but I still count our lucky stars that there is such a great support system for her. The kids seem to be coping well also. There is so much to consider now that Jon is gone. So many things that we take for granted. Poor Mike... I am so focused on paying things off, getting a will initiated, getting the house in order and just about anything I can think to do to prepare for who knows what will happen until it happens.

Wish I had pictures to share. I guess we aren't the picture people we should be. Thanks for reading!