10 yrs ago I was:
1. Eating beans and rice every single day.
2. Sharing the Gospel in Portugese with the Brazillian people.
3. Hoping my beloved Cubs would make the World Series (still waiting.... :( )
4. Trying to figure our where I wanted to go to college.
5. Thinking about what nerdy profession I wanted to go into (Can't spell geek without EE)
5 things on my "to do" list today (well, actually tomorrow since it's late at night):
1. kiss my wife
2. Go jogging for 30 minutes
3. Go to work
4. Mow and fertilize the lawn
5. Change the lineup for my fantasy football team
5 things I'd do if I was a millionare:
1. Buy my parents a new house
2. Go on a vacation with Sara to Brazil or Italy
3. Donate to the CF Foundation and Jimmy V Foundation (for cancer research)
4. Reseach and invent something that would make a meaningful contribution to mankind
5. I'd be rich (to quote the Barenaked Ladies' song)
5 snacks I enjoy:
1. Fruit Leather
2. Fruit Snacks
3. Chips and Salsa
4. Beef Jerky
5. Anything with chocolate
5 jobs I've had:
1. Salesman
2. Picture framer
3. Math Tutor
4. Engineering reseach assistant
5. Electrical Engineer
5 places I've lived:
1. Carbondale, Colorado
2. Boise
3. Campinas, Brazil
4. Rio Claro, Brazil
5. Meridian
Monday, October 6, 2008
Getting to know Sara
So my sister-in-law put this on her blog and I thought that it would be fun to put on our blog as well. Here are my responses to some questions. (Curtis' will come later...)
10 yrs ago I was:
1. a senior in high school
2. having fun with all high school friends
3. thinking about going to Ricks College
4. the most wanted babysitter in my Ward
5. had better lung function
5 things on my "to do" list today:
1. kiss my husband
2. do breathing treatments
3. yoga
4. study for the social work licensure exam
5. make dinner
5 things I'd do if I was a millionare:
1. Buy Grandma & Grandpa Ward a new home & a brand new car
2. go on a vacation with Curtis to Brazil or Italy
3. finish all of our house projects
4. save money for children's education
5. Donate to the CF foundation & the Idaho Food Bank
5 snacks I enjoy:
1. dried apples
2. Peeps!!!!
3. Hot Tamales
4. home-made smoothies
5. Junior Mints
5 jobs I've had:
1. Nanny
2. Daycare floater
3. Textbook Conversion Processor
4. a sister & a friend
5. (soon to be) PSR worker
5 places I've lived:
1. Heaven
2. Idaho Falls
3. Boise
4. Kuna
5. Meridian
10 yrs ago I was:
1. a senior in high school
2. having fun with all high school friends
3. thinking about going to Ricks College
4. the most wanted babysitter in my Ward
5. had better lung function
5 things on my "to do" list today:
1. kiss my husband
2. do breathing treatments
3. yoga
4. study for the social work licensure exam
5. make dinner
5 things I'd do if I was a millionare:
1. Buy Grandma & Grandpa Ward a new home & a brand new car
2. go on a vacation with Curtis to Brazil or Italy
3. finish all of our house projects
4. save money for children's education
5. Donate to the CF foundation & the Idaho Food Bank
5 snacks I enjoy:
1. dried apples
2. Peeps!!!!
3. Hot Tamales
4. home-made smoothies
5. Junior Mints
5 jobs I've had:
1. Nanny
2. Daycare floater
3. Textbook Conversion Processor
4. a sister & a friend
5. (soon to be) PSR worker
5 places I've lived:
1. Heaven
2. Idaho Falls
3. Boise
4. Kuna
5. Meridian
Sunday, October 5, 2008
I'm personally an Eyring guy....
Just wanted to give a couple of thoughts that I had on this recent General Conference. Like Sara, I also thought this was an awesome conference session. I took a ton of notes from all of the sessions so I can review them in the coming weeks before the conference edition of the Ensign arrives and I get to read the talks all over again.
Through the years, I've always enjoyed speakers in conference that quote the scriptures often, but throw in just the right mix of personal experiences that relate to the topic at hand. In my opinion, the personal experiences make it easier for me to relate to the talk and apply it to my life. That's why I've always enjoyed listening to talks given by President Hinckley, President Monson, and Elder Hales.
I have to admit, when President Eyring was first made an apostle I didn't really get drawn into his talks. For some reason, I just had a hard time paying attention to his talks. That was the case until a talk that he gave in conference back in 2001 entitled "Watch With Me." To this day, that is probably my favorite talk I've ever heard given in any meeting. The stories he related about a Deacons Quorum Presidency and an Elders Quorum President and their challenges in "watching over their flocks" just really touched me deeply and made this talk something I remember vividly ever since the first time I heard it. As I work with the Deacons Quorum now, I remember that talk as I watch these boys do such a great job in their responsibilities.
Anyway, the talk President Eyring gave in the Priesthood session really touched me. The talk was about the Lord helping us to fulfill our Priesthood responsibilities and making up for our shortcomings. He talked about how he was called into President James E. Faust's office soon after he had been called as an apostle and President Faust and he were going over a few matters of business. Elder Eyring was thinking that President Faust may have some important advice for him, maybe a few "pointers" that would be useful for him to know as a new apostle. Near the end of the conversation, President Faust said something like "Oh, by the way, if you have any questions for me about your office, don't ask me. Take it up with Him..." and he pointed upwards. President Eyring said that as he sits in that same office now, he often looks upward and remembers that important advice given to him. I hope to be able to apply that advice to myself in my calling, and to be a better husband, friend, colleague, etc.
Through the years, I've always enjoyed speakers in conference that quote the scriptures often, but throw in just the right mix of personal experiences that relate to the topic at hand. In my opinion, the personal experiences make it easier for me to relate to the talk and apply it to my life. That's why I've always enjoyed listening to talks given by President Hinckley, President Monson, and Elder Hales.
I have to admit, when President Eyring was first made an apostle I didn't really get drawn into his talks. For some reason, I just had a hard time paying attention to his talks. That was the case until a talk that he gave in conference back in 2001 entitled "Watch With Me." To this day, that is probably my favorite talk I've ever heard given in any meeting. The stories he related about a Deacons Quorum Presidency and an Elders Quorum President and their challenges in "watching over their flocks" just really touched me deeply and made this talk something I remember vividly ever since the first time I heard it. As I work with the Deacons Quorum now, I remember that talk as I watch these boys do such a great job in their responsibilities.
Anyway, the talk President Eyring gave in the Priesthood session really touched me. The talk was about the Lord helping us to fulfill our Priesthood responsibilities and making up for our shortcomings. He talked about how he was called into President James E. Faust's office soon after he had been called as an apostle and President Faust and he were going over a few matters of business. Elder Eyring was thinking that President Faust may have some important advice for him, maybe a few "pointers" that would be useful for him to know as a new apostle. Near the end of the conversation, President Faust said something like "Oh, by the way, if you have any questions for me about your office, don't ask me. Take it up with Him..." and he pointed upwards. President Eyring said that as he sits in that same office now, he often looks upward and remembers that important advice given to him. I hope to be able to apply that advice to myself in my calling, and to be a better husband, friend, colleague, etc.
I love Elder Wirthlin!
Yesterday as we were sitting and watching General Conference I realized that I chose the best name for a blog. Elder Wirthlin (who is the only apostle that I have personally met and shaken hands with...) talked about learning from the difficult times. "Come what may and love it!" He talked about an antidote for adversity "LEARN TO LAUGH" He went on to say, that anger and resentment rarely result when you remember this important antidote. The best part was when he said that "Laughter extends life and makes it more enjoyable!" How true that is!!! (Between Shasta, Curtis & Sam, I'm constantly laughing...I should live a long time!!!)
I always say that Laughter is the Best Medicine! Laughter helps me when I'm feeling down and it helps me get through the hardest days. People often ask me how I get through having such a "horrible" disease (Cystic Fibrosis) and I often say that without humor I wouldn't be able to deal with it at all. True, having "hurricane forced coughing attacks" everyday, taking a bunch of medication, and contantly going to the doctor is not fun...but I have fun with it. For example, I "smoke" everyday (my doctor tells me that I need to do it (breathing treatments) to live...); I often "shoot up" (my IV medication); I "drink" (everyone needs to drink water & other liquids everyday to live); and I take "drugs" (at least 10 different kinds of pills everyday and 3 different inhaled meds). Anyway, finding humor in things helps in so many different ways. I'm sure that our blog will be filled with many different funny things. Hopefully you will enjoy laughing with us! Remember, Laughter is the Best medicine!
I always say that Laughter is the Best Medicine! Laughter helps me when I'm feeling down and it helps me get through the hardest days. People often ask me how I get through having such a "horrible" disease (Cystic Fibrosis) and I often say that without humor I wouldn't be able to deal with it at all. True, having "hurricane forced coughing attacks" everyday, taking a bunch of medication, and contantly going to the doctor is not fun...but I have fun with it. For example, I "smoke" everyday (my doctor tells me that I need to do it (breathing treatments) to live...); I often "shoot up" (my IV medication); I "drink" (everyone needs to drink water & other liquids everyday to live); and I take "drugs" (at least 10 different kinds of pills everyday and 3 different inhaled meds). Anyway, finding humor in things helps in so many different ways. I'm sure that our blog will be filled with many different funny things. Hopefully you will enjoy laughing with us! Remember, Laughter is the Best medicine!
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Jumped on the Bandwagon!!!
We've finally jumped on the blogging bandwagon and started our own blog. Look forward to a number of profound and insightful posts from Sara and some goofy commentary from yours truly!!!
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