Some additional mission stories from the New York New York South Mission.
Personal History
I’m going to categorize my life history here.
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.
NYNYS Mission April 5-10, 1997
April 5, 1997, Saturday Well, we got to [General] Conference and after the first session had 5 baptisms, […] Yeleny and her brother, and three others. The Bomb. It’s a good start. We only had 3 fall out. Then we went on splits again to solidify more commitments and do […]
NYNYS Mission March 29 to April 4, 1997
When we walked in she said. “You know? I didn’t get to read the book.” We were [sad], She said, “Ya, my man took it and wouldn’t stop reading it.” She said she’s going to be Mormon […] It was the bomb.
How Did I Do This Week? November 16, 2024
Some excerpts on my week.
NYNYS Mission March 22-28, 1997
Nice and warm. 2 days without jackets. We found a [dime bag] of marijuana. 2nd time.