Shout out

Last Monday I had foot surgery to remove a bone spur on the top of my foot.  Nothing super crazy, but surgery nonetheless.  I was originally told that I would be able to walk {with a boot} the day after my surgery.  Well...I may just be a wimp, but I definitely could not walk the next day, and still am not able to walk without crutches.  So, I have pretty much been couch-ridden for the last 9 days, forced to read a lot, watch TV, go through all of our trip pictures, and of course, blog!  I'm not going to lie, it's kind of nice to be stuck in a position and have to do things like read, watch movies, and blog.  It kind of forces me to do all the things teachers want to do in the summer.  I am really looking forward to getting back into my classroom (hoping by the end of this week), and getting things prepped for the first day (only 3 weeks away!).

Anyway, throughout all of this (me not being able to do anything for myself), Tyler has been such a rockstar.  He has literally done everything for me, and has taken such good care of me.  I'm lucky that we live so close to his school, because he doesn't usually leave until right before 8, and he always comes home for lunch.  And, him coming home for lunch meant that I didn't have to get up and wobble around the kitchen trying to find food.  He has been such a huge help, and I really don't know what I would do without him.  Even on the days last week where I was totally passed out (from heavy medication), Tyler stayed by me.  He would get up with me when I needed something in the middle of the night, and then always made sure I had everything I needed before he left for school.  

So, here's to the world's greatest husband!  For being so selfless these last 9 days, and always putting my needs before his.  My only hope is that I can return the favor, and be just as selfless.  

If you're looking for a good {but also sad} message about marriage, watch this.  It's a really good message about showing love & compassion for your spouse.  The quote at the end is awesome:

"Marriage provides an ideal setting for overcoming any tendency to be selfish or self-centered...Pure love is an incomparable, potent power for good, and the foundation of a successful marriage."
            -Elder Richard G. Scott