Smith Family Ice Cream Scoop: We Could All Use a Break

Friday, March 05, 2010

We Could All Use a Break

I came home from Cooper's piano lessons to find this note on the table from Tyler. (Tyler, I'm sorry... I know this would embarrass you, but I love it too much not to share.)

Update: I just played it cool... decided I'd see how long he lasted. He had his tent set up back there. About an hour after I got home I was on the phone, and he came in and wandered around the house for awhile while I talked. He also gave me a couple of hugs. Then I told him I was glad he was back. He brought his tent in after he ate dinner with us. Pretty easy, I'd say. ;)

I love you but I need a break. You'll probably figure out I'm in the backyard. I'm sorry I've been rude lately. I deserve to do chores. I just need time away from siblings, parents (etc.) I'm staying out there till Saturday March 6, 2010 10:00 a.m. So please don't bother me please.

-Tyler

I love you

p.s. I'm serious about it all.

8 comments:

Adam Howell said...: Good thing that he put 2010, I would be worried. Let us know how this adventure turns out. Does he have a tent and blankets and food? I think this would be fun to try, but I would just call it camping and it would be a break from school and homework instead.; 4:56 PM
girlsmama said...: I love that he told you where he'd be so you won't worry. I hope the cold front doesn't effect him too much. :); 4:59 PM
Rachel Holloway said...: hahahaha! Seriously laughed out loud! What a cute little man you've got on your hands! :); 5:19 PM
Brenda said...: That is the most awesome note ever. I want to write one to my family and disappear until March 7, 2010 at 11:00 AM.; 5:47 PM
Marci said...: that is funny stuff! that's so awesome...i hope he doesn't freeze to death out there in the backyard until 10am.; 6:46 PM
Anonymous said...: I also had a laugh out loud moment!! Thank you so much for sharing this!; 6:54 PM
Anonymous said...: I chuckled so loud my husband had to come see what was so funny. Very cute. I loves that he's honest and knows what he needs. I do hope it's not too terribly cold out your way right now.; 10:09 PM
Annalee Kelly said...: I love it! Please post a follow up so we know how long he lasted...and how did you and Brandon react? Good times...; 2:13 PM

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To Do Today

* Embrace this day with an enthusiastic welcome, no matter how it looks. The covenant with God to which you are true enables you to become enlightened by him, and nothing is impossible for you.
* When you are physically sick, tired, or in despair, steer your thoughts away from yourself and direct them, in gratitude and love, toward God.
* In your life there have to be challenges. They will either bring you closer to God and therefore make you stronger, or they can destroy you. But you make the decision of which road you take.
* First and foremost, you are a spirit child of God. If you neglect to feed your spirit, you will reap unhappiness. Don't permit anything to detract you from this awareness.
* You cannot communicate with God unless you have first sacrificed your self-oriented natural man and have brought yourself into the lower levels of meekness, to become acceptable for the Light of Christ.
* Put all frustrations, hurt feelings, and grumblings into the perspective of your eternal hope. Light will flow into your soul.
* Pause to ponder the suffering Christ felt in the Garden of Gethsemane. In the awareness of the depth of gratitude for him, you appreciate every opportunity to show your love for him by diligently serving in his Church.
* God knows that you are not perfect. As you suffer about your imperfections, he will give you comfort and suggestions of where to improve.
* God knows better than you what you need. He always attempts to speak to you. Listen, and follow the uncomfortable suggestions that he makes to us--everything will fall into its place.
* Avoid any fear like your worst enemy, but magnify your fear about the consequences of sin.
* When you cannot love someone, look into that person's eyes long enough to find the hidden rudiments of the child of God in him.
* Never judge anyone. When you accept this, you will be freed. In the case of your own children or subordinates, where you have the responsibility to judge, help them to become their own judges.
* If someone hurts you so much that your feelings seem to choke you, forgive and you will be free again.
* Avoid at all cost any pessimistic, negative, or criticizing thoughts. If you cannot cut them out, they will do you harm. On the road toward salvation, let questions arise but never doubts. If something is wrong, God will give you clarity but never doubts.
* Avoid rush and haste and uncontrolled words. Divine light develops in places of peace and quiet. Be aware of that as you enter places of worship.
* Be not so much concerned about what you do, but do what you do with all your heart, might, and strength. In thoroughness is satisfaction.
* You want to be good and to do good. That is commendable. But the greatest achievement that can be reached in our lives is to be under the complete influence of the Holy Ghost. Then he will teach us what is really good and necessary to do.
* The pain of sacrifice lasts only one moment. It is the fear of the pain of sacrifice that makes you hesitate to do it.
* Be grateful for every opportunity to serve. It helps you more than those you serve.
* And finally, when you are compelled to give up something or when things that are dear to you are withdrawn from you, know that this is your lesson to be learned right now. But know also that, as you are learning this lesson, God wants to give you something better.

from "Unleashing the Dormant Spirit by F. Enzio Busche