Whats's more Important?

I am currently editing in html so I can sit next to Alessandra who is not feeling well at the moment.

***March 11, 2004 JOURNAL: Missions
          I don't want people to make a big fuss over me.  I'm scared.  I was brought to the realization Monday that more than anything this mission will be about personal growth.  I know it'll all turn out well, that it'll provide growth and experience that can't be gained anywhere else.  But I'm scared and I'm no exactly sure why.  It makes me feel emotional and makes me want to cry.  I don't want them to make a big fuss over it on Sunday at the branch.  I'm not gone yet and I'd rather the transition be smooth and not be a big shock next week, for my last week.  There is still work that needs to be done in the branch.
          Dad was telling me there's a lot of good I can do in the ward before I leave.  Help build up the singles program there.  I know it was selfish to think I'd get a break.  The work goes on.  It is always there - waiting for us to take the opportunity to be blessed

9 November 2012

I'm witting next to an awake sick child that is sucking on her thumb and pinching my arm. When Pwopwo is sick she finds it easiest to sleep right on someone rather than in her crib or in her own space.  So for the better of the last few hours I have been helping her go back to sleep, helping Lloyd stay asleep and tending to my, thankfully, well infant client.  About 10 minutes ago I finally gave her some medication.  Which means naptime is over.  But at least she feels better.  What does that mean?  It means the dishes are currently not washed, the house is somewhat in disarray, and the trash has not been taken out yet.  Here's the thing though: in a few short years the house will be wholely clean everyday and all the time because my babies will have grown up and moved out and will not need me to hold them to sleep while they are sick. While it is important for the dishes to be wahsed and he house to be tidied and the trash to be taken out those things will not make up for missing out on spending precious time with my babies while they are with me.  Not an all the time excuse, but enough reason for right now.