Service and Friendship

Isn't it funny how you want to do something nice for someone because they always do something nice for you and you actually get your chance to serve this person and the very next day they out serve you once more.

So my wonderful friend Alyssa is ALWAYS doing stuff for us, always. Alyssa has watched my kids countless times, she has made us countless dinners, she cleaned my bathrooms when I had Josh, she made Kira's blessing dress among many other acts of service over the years.

This week Alyssa called asking if I could watch her kids on Wednesday. Wednesday was a super busy day for Kira but there was no way I could say no. So we got it worked out so I could watch her three oldest kids. We had a grand time, Josh and Isaac immediately turned on the Wii and played Legos Harry Potter. Kyah entertained Ahsha (Kira was at a French class). After the kids played we walked and got Snow Cones at Surf-n-Slurp. We had fun walking in the light rain. We didn't expect the huge line so we were in a rush to get Kira after we got our treats.

Kira and Kyah went to our neighbor's house for a gymnastics class.  They came home very excited taking about cartwheels and handstands.  Ahsha was my little buddy most of the day, cuddled with me while watching My Little Pony and Strawberry Shortcake, held my hand whenever we walked somewhere and accompanied me to pick up Lou.  We had a great time :)

So I was so happy to watch Alyssa's kids. Then the very next day Alyssa outshined me again. Lou called me from work saying he didn't feel well and he thought he should go to the doctor. I was worried Lou never wants to go the doctor, never complains about anything. I told him to come home first so I could go with him.  We left the kids thinking we wouldn't' be that long. As we were at the doctor and finding out that we would be awhile.  I called Alyssa asking her if she could pick up my kids and watch them, without hesitation despite a very busy time for them, she picked them up. The kids ended up spending the night, Lou and I didn't get home till pretty late.

Alyssa and her family are moving to Herriman. I am so sad, I think I am kind of in denial. I told Sharon and she kind of laughed and said Herriman wasn't that far. I agree its not that far but its way too far for Alyssa and family to live from us!