Wanted: Massage Therapist Who Makes House Calls

My shoulders and back could use a good work over. With less than a week left in the semester, I am beginning to feel the pressure of deadlines. I have:

• a MAJOR project for my English class to finish by Tuesday (when I get to make a 15 minute presentation of my portfolio)


• three--scratch that, four--art projects due Wednesday


• two math tests (the last chapter exam and the final exam) to take by Monday and Wednesday, respectively


• and a 2-4 page essay to write by Wednesday

But I'm not complaining. Really. I'll have a two week break--I'd like to paint my living room, so if anyone has a burning desire to feed their creative beast, give me a call--then it's back to the books. I'm taking what I hope and pray (please, please) will be my last math class, and an online religion class (D & C.) I'll also continue with the textbook development I've been assisting with for the past two semesters.

I saw the orthopedic surgeon on Monday. The x-ray showed a tiny bit of settling in my wrist, but he said I'm ahead of schedule with the healing process. I wish it felt that way; it still hurts!

Jacob has the Pinewood Derby next Thursday. I am either a very terrible, or very savvy mother: I offered to pay him cold, hard cash if he would use one of the zillion cars we still have from previous years' races. To my great joy and relief, he has accepted my offer! (Thank you, Jacob!) Before you judge, know this: I'm letting him build a car from the kit he got this year, just not during finals week. The way I see it, it's a win-win situation for everyone involved.

I'm looking forward to watching/listening to General Conference this weekend, and celebrating Easter with my family. I'm so grateful for these truths: Jesus Christ atoned for our sins and shortcomings. He suffered and died for each of us. He overcame death. We will, too. Knowing this takes the edge off the sorrow that might otherwise be overwhelming.


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