{Angel Friend}

Rosemarie and I have Known each other for over 5 years. We have served countless hours together in the Relief Society Presidency. I have learned so much from her. And I treasure the peals of wisdom shes given me. I've learned that there is a difference between working hard and working smart, Ive learned not to sweat the small stuff, Ive learned to simply "get it done"... Ive learned when some one is difficult to be around you can serve them...and you start to feel love for them. Ive learned that anything is possible. Rosemarie is the most calming peaceful person I have ever known. She has a beautiful ability to reach out to others at the perfect moment.

Most people think I have it fairly together. I try I really do. I don't want people to think I'm a basket case...or rather KNOW. So I do what I call The-FAKE-IT-TILL-YOU-MAKE-IT. For instance I pretend that I'm happy with being a mother to a Child with special needs and another with learning disabilities. I pretend that I know every thing happens for a reason. I pretend that it doesn't brake my heart....and before long I internalize these fake feelings and it becomes real...I've faked it and made it.

But some times The-FAKE-IT-TILL-YOU-MAKE-IT back fires because I feel overwhelmed and alone. And no one knows. But, some how Rosemarie always knows.

One of the hardest things about being a stay at home mom is never having anyone to watch the kids for Dr appointments and other obligations. I loath taking them all. And when Adam has his Dr appointments and therapies I want to focus on him ... not the crazy almost 4 year old who is begging for all the attention.

Last week Rosemarie called and said "Id like to take your 3 big kids for the day, you can use the time for appointments, grocery or even a nap."
I nearly Cried.
she offered with out being asked. There was no humming and hawing or those guilty feelings of imposing my crazy kids on someone who felt it was a burden.

So I scheduled they day, occupational therapy for Adam, Adams visit to the ENT, and my visit to the family Doctor, and we even did a grocery shop at Superstore. It was amazing. And I was So thankful!

When I picked up the kids she had such wonderful things to say. They were well behaved, kind, funny and a pleasure to have. I was so proud and even a little confused (ha! why aren't they like that for me?)

Then Rosemarie asked to take Jayna to a production of Joesph and the Technicolor dream coat... Just because she knew Jayna would love it!
Honestly she is such an amazing woman.

I'm so thankful for the time that Ive had to serve with such an inspiring person.
Rosemarie I am blessed just to know you!