Day 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60 - Way 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60

Thursday (52) This was a long day and for most of it, I was with Doug. He had a rough day, so we just hung out together. We went to his doctor appointment and then went to his house and watched a movie together. Just outside of his house there was a big fiberglass canoe that had a cardboard sign attached to it. It said ”FREE”, so of course we took the boat to his front yard. It fit perfectly! I’m grateful for family and the time we can spend with each other.

Friday (53) Today was also a busy day because I went to work and threw a birthday party for Beezer! We saw the new Indiana Jones movie, which was awesome! If you have seen it and have other opinions about this movie, please know that some people reading this blog, may not have seen it yet, so please no spoilers! The birthday party went really well and Beezer was surprised and had fun!

Saturday (54) I went to Logan with my roommates from college to visit one of our roommates that lives there. It was so great to spend time together. I really hope that this friendship lasts forever. I know relationships take work, so I will try to always put the work in so that I can keep these friendships, ‘cause they are the best!

Sunday (55) Sunday, I went to church. My brother Arthur taught the lesson in Sunday School. He talked about service. He told the funniest story. I’m going to attempt to tell it now.
There was a man who was sent to prison. One day his dad sent him a letter. It read, “Dear Son, I’m not sure what I’m going to do this year. It’s almost time to till the field and without your help, I don’t think I’m going to be able to do it. I really wish you were here to help me. Hope you are alright. Love, Dad”
The son, wrote back. “Dear Dad, I know that you are troubled with your farm, but I just don’t know what to say to help. I need to ask that you not till the field this year though. That’s where I buried the bodies. Love, Your Son”
Obviously the dad didn’t wait long to share the information from the letter with the authorities. Within a couple days the field was full of police officers and FBI agents, digging and scouring the field for bodies. After a few days, the entire field had been searched, but no bodies had been found. The dad received a second letter from his son a few days later. “Dear Dad,” he wrote, “I hope that helped!”
The moral of the story is that whatever situation we are in, we can always find ways to help those in need! I think it was a great story!

Monday (56) Memorial Day is usually a day to honor our relatives that have gone before us, but also to honor the members of the military who have served our country and are no longer with us. With the rainy weather I did a lot of things indoors instead. First I reorganized our kitchen. Next, I helped Kenny set up a website for his soccer team. That was a lot of fun, and it was great practice for my class and for my work. Afterward, Kenny, Syd and I all went to Plato’s Closet and Ikea. I wish that I had been able to spend time honoring my relatives, but I am grateful that I was able to spend time with friends.

Tuesday (57) Today I went to class and work, when I went home, Mandy got a phone call that her mother was ill and was being taken to the hospital. I decided that I could help Mandy and offered to take her to the hospital to see her mom. It was a good experience to be able to provide help to Mandy and her family. I was grateful that I had the time and the ability to give them what they needed in order to feel like they could provide care for their mom and still be meeting their own personal needs.

Wednesday (58) This morning I went with my friends Ben Guile, Robert Welsh, Kelley Stowell, and Mo Coble, to present opinions and advice to Senator Orrin Hatch on the bills currently going through congress that would modify the existing Mongomery GI Bill. I was proud to be there to show support for the veterans in our nations armed forces. I am grateful that I have family and friends who have been willing and able to preserve the good in our society by serving in a public service capacity.




Thursday (59) Today in our natural resource conservation course, we did a waste audit. Basically, since Tuesday, the 20 people in the class collected all of the waste that they produced. That did not include the food scraps and hygenic items.
As a class we created 21 lbs. of waste in 48 hours. I think this was a valuable lesson in understanding the impact of our decisions in what we choose to purchase, consume or use. I valued this opportunity, because as we did this assignment, I considered the weight of my choices as I made them over the course of two days.

Friday (60)I had a plan for today, and basically 75-80% of my plan, didn't happen. However, I did accomplish a lot today. I was able to get most of my work done at work, I was able to get Doug to the airport, I got some shopping done for my parents and then get to my non-profit governance class, which is where I am right now!