Frisbee!

Dear family,

Nathaniel was less diligent in his sleeping last night. I'm going to give Hazel a bath and hope to find myself in bed shortly thereafter. I am grateful to be in your family!

Love,

Dad

Wednesday, May 5, 2021
9:26 pm

Mutual tonight was enjoyable. We met at Big Hollow Park and played a couple get-to-know you games. The first one wasn't as effective, but the second was fun. There were a series of questions that the Bishopric had answered. Reid, Andy and I spread out on the field, then Abbie and Spencer read a simple question that each of us had answered, and read one of the answers. The kids then lined up behind the Bishopric member they thought it applied to. Of all the people there, only Nellie Watkins guessed that my favorite TV show was Star Trek. Funny.

After that part of the activity we ate nachos and played ultimate frisbee. I shouldn't have dived (dove?) for one throw that was clearly out of my reach. I didn't notice at the time, but my right knee is a little tender now. Abbie bent a finger nail and it really hurt her. She came to the sideline so I could use my pocket knife to trim off the broken part of the nail, but she sprinted back on the field to try to catch a throw before I could finish trimming. And Spencer was competitive the entire time. Ah, we love giving 100%.

As Abbie, Spencer and I left, Julie had her hands full with the younger kids. I called Mom and am so grateful that she was able to come help out.

Work was pretty good today. It was busy and I think I made good progress on several projects. At lunch I finally started working on Mark's taxes. They aren't due this year until May 17 due to COVID. I want to finish this week.

Ministering: I tried to be involved with the youth tonight during mutual. I also talked to Chris Chamberlain today. Her husband Kent had back surgery not too long ago. He is coming home tomorrow, and I was able to help identify some ways we can help during his recovery.

Thankful: I am thankful for ideas that come when I study the scriptures, and especially when those ideas are helpful in my calling as Bishop.

More later…

Another way I ministered today - I saw this for sale sign on my way to work, so I pulled over and sent a photo to the family that sent me a text on Sunday looking for a home.  Who knows, maybe they'll get it!