Doink

Oh hi kid!

Boy, you have been on mind all conference weekend. Wondering how challenging it would be to get anything out of it in Spanish, wondering if you got to see all of the sessions, wondering if you got some good food out of it, wondering how/if you’re baptism went, wondering how your comp is doing and if you had a chance to do laundry and groceries. I’m mostly wondering if you’re getting a new companion or if you’re moving. 

Was the new temple announced anywhere near where your comp is from?

Our conference weekend was pretty standard. Yesterday I mostly listened from the garage, I’m still putting away my tools and “cleaning” the garage. I went to Sam’s club twice with mom. I did think the third session was epic, and I loved the messages of getting rid of contention, listening to the right voices, and finding peace through service. It sounds like we as members will continue to be challenged. Like I said before, we just live in a time of constant change and we need to be grounded in the gospel. I really thought about you during sister Eubanks talk, where she described all the service done. The story and pictures of the floods in Germany were so similar to yours. I felt so excited for you, so proud of you. I know it’s not easy, but I loved how you didn’t have any complaints about it, just how you did it and were empathetic to those you were serving. 

So, I found a deal on a 3D printer, it took me a week or so to clean off a spot in my office and another few days to assemble it. Then I had to download and figure out the software. Everything is still kinda diy with this technology, but developed enough so I can start to figure it out. So tonight I’m doing the first test print while I write this and Ben and I are watching the patriots buccaneers game. I’m just nerdy enough to think that printer is very cool. It’s like a super crude version of what the future may be like. For nerds anyway.

Today was also a standard conference Sunday. We had a quiet morning here, with your brothers building legos and Ben throwing a rant anytime a hymn was played that he didn’t approve of. Then we went to grandmas. As you know, and as you do, I love her very much. But lately, especially with you and Jordan not being there, I don’t really like those big get together. Your cousins just seem to take and take and not help or contribute. Grandma doesn’t seem to mind, I think she really understands the joy and peace service brings. I understand the concept of that, but my annoyance proves that I am far from mastering it.

I was talking to aunt Lithia about Jordan’s mission. It sounds so locked down because of disobedience. No Facebook, no phones, no member visits, no service…I understand rules, but if you don’t trust your missionaries at all, what’s the point? I’ve probably gotten an exaggerated view of his situation, but I think I’d choose your mission.

Last night I picked up joe and his buddies from the haunted forest in American fork. It reminded me of when I picked up you and Ethan when you went, was that 3 or 4 years ago? I remember because we had just bought mom’s Buick.

We went to the bergs for Spencer’s birthday tonight. It was nice to be together, but I may have already had my fill of family from grandmas house today. I finally feel normal watching the game with your brothers.

Oh, I read an article that Donovan Mitchell wore number 22 at practice this week in honor of ty Jordan and Aaron Lowe. The news made ESPN. I thought that was pretty cool. They also caught the suspect. Apparently, it was a random act of violence, which is so senseless. So sad for those families.

Looks like Tampa bay just won on a missed 56 yard field goal in the rain by the patriots, it doinked off the upright.

Well, I’ve exhausted my thoughts for now. Remember how much we love you and how much we pray for you. As always, looking forward to tomorrow.

Pops