Georgia was nice and we made it home safely. We spent a couple hours one afternoon tubing on the Chatahoochie River. I think the kids enjoyed it and we all had a few laughs watching one another get stuck. After Georgia Jake has spent most of his time working on building his shed. It is getting closer to being done and looks so nice.
After getting back from our trip, Aubree's closest friend told her she needed space and has been talking ill of here. This stemmed from a boy liking Aubree a touch more and telling the friend. Aubree has refrained from saying anything negative about the person, although she has not been treated well by her and others as a result. Aubree is very hurt and will not even defend herself or correct when people tell her what they have hear about her "stealing her best friend's guy". What people have not been told is they guy asked Aubree twice in front of the friend and the friend asked him after. Of course, there are other details but they are not as important. As a momma, it hurts my heart. She came home the other night in tears after a church event because it was obvious she was purposefully excluding Aubree and trying to hurt her. Aubree had n ill feelings but was more hurt that an eight year friendship could mean so little. In addition to that, the mother is one of my dearest friends and has also shut me out and actively avoids me or activities I am at. Yesterday, Ginny called the friend and was so very kind. She expressed that initially she wanted to call and just lay it all out but said a prayer before and tried to check in on her and come from a place of curiosity. Ginny expressed they did not have to be friends but talking badly of another is not the right approach and that if she he by mad at anyone, it is the guy, not Aubree. She also said that she still loves her and wants to be there because bring in your young adult years is often lonely. She also told her that one day a guy will want her for her and she will be the top choice. As I listened to her recap the conversation and reflected on how Aubree has handled it, I felt humbled by the example of unconditional love and trying to be peacemakers they were being. Jake and I have really raised some good kids.
The boys both attended FSY this year. Christopher loved it but Will did not enjoy it as much this year. I want the kids to have opportunities to grow and learn spiritually and connect with people with their same beliefs. As much as we try to have scripture and prayer daily with them, I do know the influence of friends and peers is great at this age. Aubree began working in the temple of July 17th and was so happy and Christopher got his patriarchal blessing on July 20th.
And it is nuts to think that Jake started back to work today. I was sad to not being going back with him
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