From Mom Sunday, November 28, 2015

(Riley made a mistake last week telling us his p-day was moved a day or two back, so we planned to have letters ready for him Monday night.  Cambry alerted us that emails were coming in from him Sunday night as we were wearily finishing our chores on the the way to bed.  His letters are somewhat lacking and dislocated this week due to that.)

Riiiiiii!  We didn't know.  I want to write everything, but wasn't racing through raclette at W's because your pday was moved...

Can I have a minute?

Mom

Riley,

There is no way.  I will try.  Give me 10 minutes.

Cambry and C are talking serious things.

They are a good fit, she is radiant and increases in light with each exposure.  He was too lax getting a paper done for a class this week.  With the last minute rush, he was overwhelmed and a little unsure.  His behavior toward Cambry was fine as he wasn't snarky or unkind, didn't blame anyone else, just felt bad that he'd left this big assignment to the last minute and wasn't sure he could pull it off.  She was affirming and positive toward him.  But inside she was undone.  She's connecting her life with his more and more and suddenly she had this anxiety that she would have to manage or mother him and that is not at all what she wants.  

He sensed that his approach hurt her and sent her an apology while she was at work and invited her to meet up before his family's departure for Thanksgiving.  She called me before going over and said she couldn't figure why she was so undone, didn't know if she was over reacting, really what was up, but she knew what she felt.  She went to his house to say goodbye and thought as she enjoyed everyone that she would miss this if they ended.  Cambry and C had a fine time, but things weren't settled in her.  As he walked her out to her car, he stopped at his car and pulled out a bag of chips she'd been craving and some Dove dark chocolates and apologized again.  This tenderness, for not doing anything really wrong, broke her heart in a good way.  She started to cry and told him that she had been scared and he held her and was tender.  That little heartbreak opened her heart for more love.  He's good for her.

Thanksgiving was great.  We ate at the care center with the B because Grandma is still recovering from surgery.  It was really nice to have a low-key event.  Then we went to the P's and ate their leftovers, so Dad was happy.

I shopped Black Friday late in the day and got shoes for the girls.  Hurrah.  Then I went to Old Navy who had the entire store 50% off.  I got lots of needed stuff for about everyone in the family.  Good, but really long shop.

Elise and Aleah played a duet in church today.  It was beautiful and I'll send you the mp3 when it's up on the ward website.

The break was wonderful.  I have pictures to share with you but I don't know how much time I still have before you're off.  I love you so much.  I'll try to send more if I have a little more time.

Mom

Son,

I sent your package and then found the toothbrush heads still here!  I'll send a small package tomorrow and hope it makes it in time.  True love, man!  I let twinkies take valuable space!

I didn't wrap anything individually, so open the entire package for Christmas, whenever you decide.

I put in some small Christmas stuff to share with the children in your ward.  I don't know, it just seemed like a good idea at the time.

I love you soooo much.  I hate that I'm racing and crazy and inarticulate.  I hope you got something out of what I've sent... heck, I hope you got most of what I sent!

I love you, son.  We're praying so hard for you.  Be good now.

Love,

Mom