In this post, I briefly talk about a few of the issues my family is facing. Then transition into my daughter leaving on her mission. The bulk of the video is about my own mission experience. Some of the issues my friends had and some of the things I experienced on my own mission. It is fun to reminisce about just how crazy it was in Brooklyn and Queens New York.
Personal History
I’m going to categorize my life history here.
Back in the Tunnel
This is pretty personal; about the mental illness we are experiencing in our family right now. I’m not sure it helps anyone, but it helps me at least express my feelings.
NYNYS Mission April 28 – May 6, 1997
More mission tales from East New York in the New York New York South mission. I feel like this post should be titled “Shout at the Devil!” Isn’t that a Motley Crue song?
NYNYS Mission April 21-27, 1997
April 21, 1997, Monday Well, what a day. We had another baptism. We’re now at 33. 1 away, 2 to break it. I am on a new kick to follow the spirit. I’m trying. Nothing cool happened I guess. April 22, 1997, Tuesday Well, we worked hard today and also […]
NYNYS Mission April 14-20, 1997
Some additional mission stories from the New York New York South Mission.
It’s a Wonderful Life
Every year, my daughter and I watch It’s a Wonderful Life early on Christmas morning. Honestly, I’ll take every bit of father-daughter bonding I can get. She has mentioned looking forward to this many times over the last month.
How did I do this week? December 19, 2024
Well, I will admit, things have been easier this week than in the last few weeks. I have been so busy at work that I have hardly had time to breathe. My wife and kids have been so gracious as I have worked longer hours away from home.
Gratitude
I walked by a coworker’s desk at work today. She had a book on her desk called “The Secret Daily Teachings.” I said, “Do you know what the secret is?” She said, “Yes.” I said, “What is it?” She said, “Gratitude.” I, believing I had some level of intelligence said, “It’s actually the Law of Attraction.” That led to a friendly debate I was never going to win.
NYNYS Mission April 11-13, 1997
Mission Stories – We had an appointment with a girl named Brenda, a beautiful young lady from Santa Domingo. At her home, we waited for her and she came out. I was going to stand up and shake her hand. She came from behind me as I stood up turning around. She bent down to do the kiss-on-the-cheek thing and surprise, surprise, our lips almost met.
The Thanksgiving Roller Coaster
How was Thanksgiving? It was a roller coaster! It was full of highs and lows. There were some moments I could have been a better father. I can do better.