Number 200

This is going to be short and sweet. There is something special about the number 200. Just take a moment and consider that figure for a time. mmmmm. So, did you come up with anything spectacular as you pondered 200? Seriously, I had absolutely nothing come to my mind. Wait, I've got it. My build is such that 200 is a pretty good weight for me. I don't mind if I eventually get back down to my RM weight in the 185 range but really can't complain about 200. Alas, this has absolutely nothing to do with the title of my post but it was the only thing that came to mind other then the bicentennial of the United States but there is nothing about today that I could really tie into that. So we will leave it at that, 200. Good number.

Tonight I was knocking on doors, tracting out an apartment complex in our Ward. President Fawson and I went out to learn about people living in some apartments in our Ward boundaries. Ben's wife Jamie also came with us as she is the RS Secretary in the ward they need to get the same info we are trying to gather. It was like being back on the mission. It was fun. We made some open invites to our Ultimate Frisbee game scheduled Saturday the 28th. Should be fun. Anyhow, it was freezing out there as we knocked doors. We had a few good visits and met a few interesting people. We did meet a newly married couple that just moved in and are planning on attending our ward. Fantastic. They have some good contacts already and are excited to come. Sweet.

I have to share a couple of thoughts of appreciation and gratitude. I noted a couple of days ago on Facebook that we had left Florida a year ago. We have missed a lot of things about Florida and many of our friends there. At the same time we have received a number of blessings here in Cedar City. I am very appreciative of family and friends who have given so willingly to help our little family. I recognize that it isn't always easy to open up your home to 3 fairly strong willed kids and for those that have done so I am so very gratefu. Ma spent last summer watching the kids each day and that was a great blessing for them. Jay and Sara have had one or all in their home several times throughout the year and have been very giving. Thank you. Amy has been here to pitch in and hold the fort for me on the occasion as had Dave and Dani. Why even grandpa has taken little boys on shopping adventures and the like. I sincerely appreciate the love and support we have had here. Tremendous.

A few hours ago I was feeling the weight some and I cannot help but feel weak and sometimes quite inadequate. Well, I thank you, each of you for the service rendered to our family.

Must close as I am falling asleep. Sure do love and appreciate my kids as well as siblings and friends who have done so much for our family.

Well, thank you all for reading and taking an interest in the blog. Oh, I almost forgot. Please take a moment to celebrate post Number 200. Cheers!