I have had quite a few callings in my Church life. Some I have enjoyed more than others.
None have been more interesting than High Council PFR (Physical Facilities Rep) Basically I am in charge of what goes on and wrong in the Church Buildings.
I have been doing this for 3 1/2 years and each week it is something different. Just the past few eeks the following delights have happened. I have tired to use the same language as I got the call
-It's too cold in the Relief Society room sisters are going home
-It's too hot in the Chapel, made a toddler throw up
-Someone attacked the back of the scout room door with a sharp object and tore it up
-I think I saw a cockroach
-Can I borrow 50 chairs and some tables to use at my works party
-It seems that the men's room on the north side has clogged up and flooded all over the floor.
This last one came last night at 10:10pm. From the lock up guy. I try to take care of all of these. Even last night where I went up to discover that the caller had failed to mention what had clogged the toilet and was also on the floor from flooding over. (I will not say more but imagine the worst and add 10% more)
I enjoy this calling and I do need the blessings that come from it.
(I also am over the Primary and assigned the 6th Ward that I also enjoy)
I have been told that I am over the usual time to serve but that I will not be in forever but it wont be anytime soon...for that I am grateful since I need the blessing.
Just a end note...just got a call-- The other men's room is now cogged up.
(Joy oh joy)
Friday, May 27, 2011
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Post-it Love notes
When Nat was out of town with Boo (to Disneyland!!!!!) and I was left alone witht he dog and the silence. I recieved a great and wonderful surprise.
I opened the fridge and there on the Diet Pepsi bottle was a purple post-it note that read. "Go ahead and eat Chinese every day. No one will know!"
Then I opened my day planner to see "I LOVE YOU!!! YOU'RE THE BEST HUBBY! See u soon luv me"
This went on for the few days they were gone.
In all I got 9 notes of love reminders spread through out the house.
That made me feel so good and loved.
My wife rocks.
I also got a postcard of Mickey from Nat and Boo as well as a email picture of them on Buzz Light year.
I have these notes saved since they make me truly grateful for my life.
I opened the fridge and there on the Diet Pepsi bottle was a purple post-it note that read. "Go ahead and eat Chinese every day. No one will know!"
Then I opened my day planner to see "I LOVE YOU!!! YOU'RE THE BEST HUBBY! See u soon luv me"
This went on for the few days they were gone.
In all I got 9 notes of love reminders spread through out the house.
That made me feel so good and loved.
My wife rocks.
I also got a postcard of Mickey from Nat and Boo as well as a email picture of them on Buzz Light year.
I have these notes saved since they make me truly grateful for my life.
Monday, May 23, 2011
Family
I spent the last part of last week alone at home while Boo and Nat went off to Disneyland with family.
It was very quiet…really quiet around the house…I did not like it. I love the dog but she mainly sleeps and not a great one to carry on a conversation with.
It was so fun to talk to Boo on the phone. She even took me down the slide with her (while talking on the phone.)
I even got a tear when I went to the airport to pick them up. She was standing with Nat at the luggage rack, looking up she saw me when I was about 30 yards away. Boo screamed and took off running to me..what a feeling that hug held.
Yesterday we went up to see some of Nat’s family, her grandmother is not doing very well.
Family is great to be around, I really enjoyed talking to her relatives even if the occasion is a bit sad, yet with the gospel message of forever family it isn’t really.
I guess it is a glimpse of heaven since we are told that we will be with those we find ourselves comfortable with.
For that, and them, I am grateful!
It was very quiet…really quiet around the house…I did not like it. I love the dog but she mainly sleeps and not a great one to carry on a conversation with.
It was so fun to talk to Boo on the phone. She even took me down the slide with her (while talking on the phone.)
I even got a tear when I went to the airport to pick them up. She was standing with Nat at the luggage rack, looking up she saw me when I was about 30 yards away. Boo screamed and took off running to me..what a feeling that hug held.
Yesterday we went up to see some of Nat’s family, her grandmother is not doing very well.
Family is great to be around, I really enjoyed talking to her relatives even if the occasion is a bit sad, yet with the gospel message of forever family it isn’t really.
I guess it is a glimpse of heaven since we are told that we will be with those we find ourselves comfortable with.
For that, and them, I am grateful!
The group on this trip
Princess in training
Such joy
Boo loves this movie
What a hot looking lady...I am so lucky
Friday, May 20, 2011
Just a Little unplugged
I think of myself as a sort of gadget geek. I love to see the latest and greatest gadget/toy out there. If I really want something and can justify it I usually get it. (Thanks to a very wonderful and understanding wife)
About 8 weeks ago I decided to take a long look at my being plugged in. I had to start to pack two phones, one for work and one personal which is what started this thinking.
Since I am packing 2 phones once I get home I take my work phone off and set it in my basket. I used to check it every 15 minutes to see if I had any new emails etc. (Even on the weekends) I don’t do that anymore. Often I will look at it right before bed and then when I get up to see if there is anything I have to handle.
I also have started to go back to the old Day Planner method. While I love the access of a calendar and such on my phone or itouch, I kept feeling like I am missing things. To do lists did not work well for me in that format.
I still love my music, and love reading on my ebook reader but have found that nothing replaces the feel and smell of a great book.
I have tried to use my iTouch with scriptures on Sunday but found that I miss all my notes, markings that I spent hours upon hours, little by little putting into my paper set. (I must admit I do use my reader with the Priesthood manual)
I also have found myself watching less and less TV or listening to the radio in the car even. I love books on my iPod plain and simple.
While I am grateful for all the gadgets and lust after a new iPad2, I am truly grateful for the joy of unplugging a little bit and being able to view life in silence.
About 8 weeks ago I decided to take a long look at my being plugged in. I had to start to pack two phones, one for work and one personal which is what started this thinking.
Since I am packing 2 phones once I get home I take my work phone off and set it in my basket. I used to check it every 15 minutes to see if I had any new emails etc. (Even on the weekends) I don’t do that anymore. Often I will look at it right before bed and then when I get up to see if there is anything I have to handle.
I also have started to go back to the old Day Planner method. While I love the access of a calendar and such on my phone or itouch, I kept feeling like I am missing things. To do lists did not work well for me in that format.
I still love my music, and love reading on my ebook reader but have found that nothing replaces the feel and smell of a great book.
I have tried to use my iTouch with scriptures on Sunday but found that I miss all my notes, markings that I spent hours upon hours, little by little putting into my paper set. (I must admit I do use my reader with the Priesthood manual)
I also have found myself watching less and less TV or listening to the radio in the car even. I love books on my iPod plain and simple.
While I am grateful for all the gadgets and lust after a new iPad2, I am truly grateful for the joy of unplugging a little bit and being able to view life in silence.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Rain still? Really
How does the song go…rain rain go away come again some other day?
I had hoped to work more on my yard these past few days but no luck. Here in Utah it is spring, which means who knows what the weather will do, and if you don’t like it wait 10 minutes and it will change.
Well I have waited more than 10 minutes and it is still drizzle coming down.
On the bright side, I am grateful I fertilized my lawn right before the showers started. (I may not say that when I have to mow it)
I got the planting done for the garden and as long as the seeds don’t wash away it may be a good crop.
As for the rain…well at least it is not hot…yet
I had hoped to work more on my yard these past few days but no luck. Here in Utah it is spring, which means who knows what the weather will do, and if you don’t like it wait 10 minutes and it will change.
Well I have waited more than 10 minutes and it is still drizzle coming down.
On the bright side, I am grateful I fertilized my lawn right before the showers started. (I may not say that when I have to mow it)
I got the planting done for the garden and as long as the seeds don’t wash away it may be a good crop.
As for the rain…well at least it is not hot…yet
Friday, May 13, 2011
Out of the mounth of babes
Today I am grateful for a smile that comes to me as I recall a conversation with Boo the other night.
Boo climbing up the counter and slipping a little “Oh Dammit”
Me: “What did you say?”
Boo with a innocent smile: “ I said oh dammit”
Me: “That’s not a nice word”
Boo: “Its ok daddy people say it”
Me:“We don’t say that word”
Boo: “You can say it daddy. D A M M I T(speaking very slowly) You try”
Me: “No we do not say that word”
Boo : “ Daddy just say dammit it’s ok.”
Now I wonder where or who, she picked up this wonderful phrase from?
Boo climbing up the counter and slipping a little “Oh Dammit”
Me: “What did you say?”
Boo with a innocent smile: “ I said oh dammit”
Me: “That’s not a nice word”
Boo: “Its ok daddy people say it”
Me:“We don’t say that word”
Boo: “You can say it daddy. D A M M I T(speaking very slowly) You try”
Me: “No we do not say that word”
Boo : “ Daddy just say dammit it’s ok.”
Now I wonder where or who, she picked up this wonderful phrase from?
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Monday, May 9, 2011
A Wise 3 Year Old
I am so grateful today for my wise 3 year old. Last night as we knelt to have prayer Boo decided she wanted to be voice so Nat helped her. Nothing is as sweet as a 3 year old saying a prayer. She then demanded a Boo sandwich, mainly a big family hug with her in the middle.
Not only does she sit through prayer more often than running around, she also knows when we have scripture reading to be part of it. The other day I went into the bedroom to find her reading her Book of Mormon. I said what ya doing she looked at me and said scriptures dad.
Now we just need to keep it up everyday and add in formal FHE time…
This morning as I was leaving for work she yelled "no no no stop!". I stopped at the door and looked at her asking "Why?"
She then said "You need to kiss mommy."
How I love this wise 3 year old and her input in my life
Not only does she sit through prayer more often than running around, she also knows when we have scripture reading to be part of it. The other day I went into the bedroom to find her reading her Book of Mormon. I said what ya doing she looked at me and said scriptures dad.
Now we just need to keep it up everyday and add in formal FHE time…
This morning as I was leaving for work she yelled "no no no stop!". I stopped at the door and looked at her asking "Why?"
She then said "You need to kiss mommy."
How I love this wise 3 year old and her input in my life
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Little J
It is so hard to think how fast the l;ast 2 years have flown by.
I am so proud and grateful to be "papa" to this little guy and his brother.
J you are by far my favorite 2 year old .
Love you lots, your smile and laugh touch my heart.
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