Hard Work/Work Hard

I knew when Kro came, she would want to go exercise.  I also knew that she would encourage me and motivate me.  Right now, my arms are very sore; oh yes, SORE.

She is inspiring.

I need to work this hard all the time.

That would be good if I did.

Rain on the Horizon....

because, you see, I washed the windows.

Oh yes, it's true.

Me and rain are TIGHT!

I almost always get it right.

Wash the windows and the rain just naturally follows.

Okay, Southern Utah, go ahead....thank me.

Tuesday Trivia

Today was T.O.U.G.H.

So, to lighten it up, here's some trivia questions:

What missionary was gone because he was taking his missionary daughter to the MTC?
Elder Byrd

Who brought some yummy yummy home-made fudge?
Sister Crown

What job did a person have that no one has ever admitted to in our office before?
It's too indelicate to even say on a missionary blog, but it was true.. (Oh, yeah, it happened today...no details, thank you very much!)

Who actually was able to stick to a two-minute spiritual thought?
Elder L (totally unbelievable and out of character.  And, yes, it was indeed very spiritual!)

What missionary helped someone who had a felon, someone who had dropped out of high school, and someone who decided NOT to be a dancing sign?
Sister H (that's moi!)

What was the subject of today's training meeting?
The DI...wow, what an incredible, powerful program...


So, at the end of the day, what was realized?

I LOVE our church and its efforts to help 

all people strengthen themselves!

Decisions

It's often hard for me to make good, wise decisions.

I'm not good at it.

Even though I try to think it all through....

Sometimes - lots of times - I don't always get things just right.

I'm always second guessing myself; should I - shouldn't I?

Some people know exactly what they want.

Like B & B; they decided they wanted a new car; they knew what they wanted and they will get it.

No second guessing, no looking back...just bold and decisive.  Go to the dealership, pay the cash, and drive home.  And not have regrets.

Oh, I wish that were me.

Happy 4th of July to America!

I love the 4th of July.

I love America!

I am eternally grateful for the blessing  of living in this great great land.

Happy 4th of July everyone!

Keeping A RIght Perspective

He has a bachelor's degree; he has had good jobs; he is in his early 40's, and he's homeless.

I don't know why.  I don't know his back story.

BUT, it's good to think of him when I get discouraged about things in my life.

She is 69 and she has been in a wheelchair for 20 years, widowed for about 9 years, and now lives in a nursing home.

Today she said, "I am jealous of you..."  (speaking to allen and me about an upcoming long trip we have planned).  I was taken aback and didn't know what to say.

BUT, it's good to think of her when I get sad about my problems.

She lost her husband unexpectedly.  I see her at church events.  She goes and participates, but she is always alone.

SO, it's good to think of her when I feel lonely because my family is far away.

Sometimes the blessings are so plentiful and so very present.

AND, it's good to always give thanks because that helps keep a right perspective!

Mission Monday

Six Weeks....it is going fast.

Aug 13 is our final day.

I will miss:
the Crowns,
Elder Byrd,
Elder Larkin,
the Petersons,
the Stingleys,
Randy Paterson,
the Tripps,
Sister Feyh,
Sister McMichael,
Elder Clayton,
and of course, more than words can express - DOUG MAINORD.

Today, an angry man literally STORMED out the door slamming it behind him.  The transient bishop suggested that he should WORK at the DI for the goods he was requesting....boy, he was MAD, MAD, MAD.

Another lady stormed out the front door when the bishop's wife told her that there were no more bus passes until the middle of July.  The lady was angry and said, "Well, what am I supposed to do...WALK?"  And, of course, she is referring to the triple digit heat which is such a killer.  I don't blame her for her outburst...heat makes us all a little crazy.

Homeless - several.
Job Seekers - many.
Gas and food seekers - many, many, many; no time for the bishop and his wife to even have lunch today.
Disgruntled ex-employees - one (he ranted and raved on the phone all morning long!)
Happy Helpful Missionaries - all of them.

And, so the Monday mission countdown begins....and I will miss it...dearly.