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Well this week was Stake Conference. And for me the start and end to a long road. The end road is that in the last few months really got my life on track. The beginning is I was ordained an Elder today. To me it is a HUGE responsibility. Esp as a husband. For now the next step is going to the Temple to start doing work. And I sence some very anxious ansestors. Basically today has been a spiritual high. After I was told that this is going to be a possibility I have been hammered consantly by the advassary nd his minions. But not today! Today was AWESOME! Well enogh ramblins from me.

Well this week was Stake Conference. And for me the start and end to a long road. The end road is that in the last few months really got my life on track. The beginning is I was ordained an Elder today. To me it is a HUGE responsibility. Esp as a husband. For now the next step is going to the Temple to start doing work. And I sence some very anxious ansestors. Basically today has been a spiritual high. After I was told that this is going to be a possibility I have been hammered consantly by the advassary nd his minions. But not today! Today was AWESOME! Well enogh ramblins from me.

Ever have one of those days when you just want to put your arms in the air and say "that's it! I'm done!" ? Its getting to that point. Seems like no matter what I take one step forward and three back. It seems nothing goes right at all. Its kinda getting old fast.ya know? Like throwin up your hands and saying ok.... I'm done

This weekend I had the privleage to visit my wifes Grandfather and his brother. They got to telling stories about the good old days and I just sat and listened to them talk about what life was like back then. I heard about what her grandfather did on his mission in Texas and Louisiana. Back when it was basically one mission. He talked about how Texas was a hard mission for the Gosple. How he would go door to door and tract. How the Spirit would lead him to go do something. To me this was great!  He talked about him growing up with his brothers. Life was alot more simpler back then. I love to sit and listen to his stories. He has taught me alot also. But it also got me to thinking about when I have little ones. Will the future little Ghosts think the same? Or will they just sit and roll thier eyes at me? I am hopping that this is one big thing that I can pass on to my young 'uns. That if you dont sit and listen to your elders.....how the heck will you learn anything?! The reason that I love to hear the elderly's stories is that I learn so much about what thier life was like. The hardships that they had. The love that they had for thier spouses. The sights that they have seen, and most of those sights were not spoiled like they are today. How a strong work ethic means alot. And that a mans word is basically worth alot.

That is the reasons that I love to sit and listen to his stories. And the funny thing...some of the same stunts and pranks that he and his brother have done are the same that I pulled as a kid. Goes to show that great minds think alike. 

well enough rambling. 

Well the other night we had a storm roll thrugh. I told the wife that I would be right back because I could not figure out a noise. I figured out that the noise was thunder reverberating off all the hills. I stared at the light show that was going on around me and it humbled me. All the troubles that I hae are pretty low on the pole sometimes. The lightning showed me that as it ame from the ground up to the clouds. I relized that lightning may just go up to clouds. But my prayers go a lot further a whole lot faster. I watched the show in awe for about 15 min and came back in. The wife knew I loved storms but this one actually taught me something. Well enough ramblings from an old mind

A few days ago I was at a creek fishing and something acured to me. I am getting old.I mean OLD. I aint a kid anymore. I am settled down. I sat there by that creek for a while and just thought about everything about my life. The ups and downs. Alot about the "Life Lessons" that I have had to go through. The happy points in it have seem to be the last few years. Heck 10 years ago or so the Missonaries would have thought I was beyond hope. And back then I was. Now I have a great wife and some wonderful friends to help me on that straight and narrow path. Not to mention a great Bishop. 

But this "getting old" feeling is a new one to me. It really made me take stock in what I do day to day.  Iknow that I am only given so much time on earth and honestly, it feels like I have wasted alot of it just doing stupid stuff. I used to live by the motto that only the good die young...or ya never live forever. I guess now it's a country song...Live like you were Dieing. Only I caint jump outta plains or Bull Ride ( like Pooks would let me do that...or I would want to after the last few weeks...lol) But it has made me appreciate things alot more. The finer things in life. Watchin a sunset with the one I love. Calling my folks a bit more often. Thinking about how to make myself better. Setting things aside to help others.

I also understand that the abuse that I self induced to my body is really taking affect now. All the years of living on the edge caught up to me. But I looked back and just shook my head. Thinking to myself "Was I really that stopid? Was I really that Crazy?" the answer was always yes... The good thing is that when Pooks and I have munchkins I can tell 'em about living and life stuff like that..I know that since I have done a lot of different things I can tell my kids that different paths lead to different places. Like playing alot of sports might seem fun at the time, but eventually you have to let your body heal. Will I tell my kids not to do something? nope. They gotta learn like thier OLD man.  And yes I would let my kids rodeo. Only I will tell them that the life lesson in Rodeo is that everything we do has a price. and then ask them this..Is 8 seconds of glory worth the 2 weeks of pain? especially if they rough stock ride. Roping would teach them Dedication, responsibility, finances and good things...

The other thought that came to me is how He has blessed me over the last 2 years (well close to 2). And let me tell ya there are a ton of them. New area that I fell in love with. Again a GREAT wife. The feeling of belonging I feel in my ward. The Thrist for knowledge I have about The Church. Being able to overcome alot of things, mostly with help from the wife and great friends. And the list goes on and on and on!!! And then I relized this..It's ok that I am getting old. That the hair is getting grey and trying to leave the ole hat rack i call a head. That the body is getting sore. It's time to relax. Rest. Learn. Because I know soon I will be teaching a munchkin about life. ANd that is the last test I really have. I know that I am ready for a kiddo or 2. I have learned a bunch of stuff and its time to pass it on. 

Well I think me rambled enough...time to go take my vitamins and Geritol.... 

I sat back a little while ago and took stock in some things that have happened last year or so.

Its hard to think that 2 years ago I was not only in a different faith but I had no idea where I was headed when I moved from GA to OH, not to mention that I would have ended up in of all places Utah. Nor did I think that I would have ever met my wife. Things Have just sorta hit me though. not only am I married now but also a father (ok a step father). Thats the one thing that has stuck in my head for the last week. I still dont understand how all this happened. But I know who has had a hand in this. My Fathter that Art in Heaven.

The thing that has sort of hit me was this. While living in Ohio not once did I see a missionary. Nor did I know that there was such a great group of people called Mormons. When i lived in texas I met a person of the Mormon faith. Same thing when I went to GA. I sort of had my eyes open when I moved to Texas and yet again when I moved to GA. When I moved back to Ohio something happened. I got online to do research about my friends faith. I found this really great website that had a chat room. I met a lot of great people that helped me answer all of my silly questions about the church. Thats when I noticed something. Everywhere I went there seemed to be two guys in black suits and white shirts on bikes everywhere. After a while I started to talk to these fine young men. I took somethings they called lessons. I asked My new friends about these. Seems that we sort of did the next lesson in the chat room before the lessons. On the 17 of Feb I got baptised.

About a Year after I was baptised I was married to a young lady who I had met in the chat room and had been talking to for over a year. And things just keep getting better. I am a father to her 2 little girls. After I relized this I started to cry. I am still trying to figure out how they are going to take to me. We will not get to see each other much but I know now that I have nothing to fear due to the fact that I have a heavenly father that loves me. And also a great bunch of people that I can go to when the times get rough.

This has been along time in coming. but thanks to all the people here that took the time out of thier lives to help and teach me about the church. Every one here means alot to me.

 

1. Put your iTunes (or comparable program) on Shuffle.
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.
3. You must write down the name of the song no matter how silly it sounds!
4. Put any comments in brackets after the song name.

If someone says, “Are you okay?” you say? 

Orion-metalica

How would you describe yourself? 

Save a Horse Ride a Cowboy-Big and Rich (no lie..i have a witness!!!)

What do you like in a guy/girl?

Copenhagen- toby Keith and Chris Ledoux ( i cant make this crap up..lol)

How do you feel today? 

AInt as Good As I Once Was- Toby Keith ( yes Karma is kicking my Tail!!!!!)

What is your life’s purpose? 

Its 5 Oclock Somewhere-Alan Jackson

What is your motto? 

3 chord Country-Keith Anderson

What do your friends think of you? 

Raise A little Hell- Trooper (There is Karma again)

What do you think of your parents? 

Fur Elise-Beethoven( oooooooky Dokey!!!)

What do you think about very often? 

Daydream Beleiver-The monkees ( actually...yes i do think of sleepy all the time!!!)

What is 2 + 2? 

Fade to Black- Metallica

What do you think of your best friend? 

Live Like You Were Dying- Tim McGraw

What do you think of the person you like? 

Much Too Young to Feel This Dang Old-Garth Brooks

What is your life story? 

I'm Still A Guy-Brad Paisley (Sleepy About Hurled a Lung laughing when this showed up!)

What do you want to be when you grow up? 

Sweet Home Alabama- Lynard Skynard (do wha?) 

What is on your mind right now? 

Whose Your Daddy! - Toby Keith ( nooooo comment!)

What will they play at your wedding? 

Brand New Girlfriend-steve Holy (ummmmmmm?) 

What will they play at your funeral? 

Pickin Wildflowers-Keith Anderson (i wish i was making this one up!!!)

What is your hobby/interest? 

Wreck of the Edmond Fitzgerald-Gordon Lightfoot (only thing I can think of..Deadliest Catch baby!!!)

What is your biggest fear? 

All Summer Long- Kid Rock (again..say wha?)

What is your biggest secret? 

Rodeo-Garth Brooks (hmmm i am Not Gonna tell her about that one ride!)

What do you think of your friends? 

Time Warp-Rocky Horror Picture Show (ummmmm...yeah..ok when i was typing this..time warp stopped and good ride cowboy came on...wierd!)

The funny thing is this.The Wife was sitting beside me when I filled this one out...we laughed our butts off!!!!

Well today was the big day. However our hitching didnt go off with out a hitch. Murphys had to have his fun too..

Lets do a bit of a recap.

1- Woke up to this wet stuff falling from the sky. It wasnt white like snow nor was it hard like ice..just wet..then it hit me...OMIGOSH!!!!! its RAINING!!!!! ARRRRGGGGGGHHHH oh this is just great..its an outside wedding!!!!! 

2- Twisted my ankle at work. Yes I worked. was either that or be bored to tears while waiting. Lesson learned. When Pooks tells me to take the day off for a special occasion will listen to her.

3. Waiting for Pooks and see her pull up to the place..then see her talk to the Bishop then i see her get back in the car and drive off...First thought...Run a Way Bride!!! Now getting there dressed up and with the liscens was my job..guess what pooks thought i forgot..lol..I remember hearing that communication is the key..guess who didnt have her phone on or with them?

4. Mormon Standard Time- Ok can understand when ppl run a tad late...But we actually had one of our guests get a tad turned around and not really her fault. Pooks told her she grew up down the street and well...again...communication..

5. Pics took like forever!!!!!!!

But there where the blessings that where there. It stopped rainging for the whole wedding and pics. As soon as the last picture was taken it started to rain a bit but no biggie..the clouds made for some great pictures! The Wedding lasted all of like nest to nothing. But it was really awesome. I stared into my loved ones eyes the whole time.  The only thing was when the Bishop was done he looked at us and smiled and then waited for just a little bit with the two of us staring at him and then Pooks says..now what? he says something to the affect...ok..wanted to see how long that would take you may kiss your bride.So took off my Hat and put it in front of us and did! lets just say we got a WHAT? or few.

But did learn that putting trust in our Father in all things can make a day of..You gots ta be joking to..Thank You Father for blessing us with such a wonderful day! 

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