Today has been a good day so far for the following reasons: I ate breakfast with the girls We talked about how the day's going to be Chloe spilled her cereal and I didn't get mad at her I went out and played baseball with Caleb (who's getting really good for a 7 year old) I've got a lot of things done on my list of to-do's (mostly last night) I'm … [Read more...]
Day 2 of Mr. Mom – Fairly Successful
June 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Yesterday was just ok - I didn't look at terribly bad things but "lust" was definitely in the air as I watched a few Youtube videos that were leading me in the wrong direction. Then Becky called at just the right time and I was better. Today I wasn't online too much, took an afternoon nap, and then took the kids fishing. I need to be nicer to the kids - … [Read more...]
Becky Goes to Youth Conference
June 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I didn't think today would be too big a deal. Becky got ready for Youth Conference all day yesterday (and the days before that of course) and I didn't think much of it. Then, right after she left, Madi started crying in my arms. I think I felt at that time how hard it would be to lose Becky. I tried to maintain composure as I held Madi and Chloe in my arms. … [Read more...]
How to Deal with Gay Members of the LDS Church
June 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I've always wondered how to answer this question: I'm an active member of the LDS (Mormon) Church and I'm gay - what should I do? I don't know. How would I handle it if one of my children "came out of the closet"? How can I treat friends and even family members who have announced their same-sex attraction? It's quite a hot topic lately, especially with … [Read more...]
Planning and Preparation: Why Do I Do What I Do
June 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I had a great morning so far. It started at 8:30 when I went out running with Tyson and Adam. Tyson has been running for quite a while training for the SF 1/2 Marathon. The other day when we went camping he asked if I'd be interested in running with him, possibly to train for that same race. I told him sure, I'd run with him, but I didn't know if a 1/2 marathon … [Read more...]
LESSON: The Zoramites and the Rameumptom
June 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Before I read over this lesson, one question comes to mind: How much are we as members of the Church like the Zoramites? What I remember about the Zoramites: that they thought they were so much better than everyone else they said a prayer to be heard of men in the public they basically worshiped one day a week and then didn't talk of the Gospel or their … [Read more...]
My June 2012 Goals
June 1, 2012 By 1 Comment
Spiritual Goals Write in my journal 3 times per week Study the scriptures (ancient and modern) at least 3 times per week Get 100% home teaching Work on personal prayer and submitting my will to God in all things Attend the meeting at least 3 times in June Maintain sobriety from my addictions Study each lesson even if it's not my turn to … [Read more...]
