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Author Archives: Jeff
It All Started With A Fever, Part 2
The Acute Phase: Confused and Combative The Social Worker at Primary Children’s Hospital told our family that writing in a journal can be therapeutic. Even more, perhaps sharing our journey these past few weeks may help other families with children … Continue reading
It All Started With A Fever, Part 1
Initial Phase: The Calm Before the Storm The Social Worker at Primary Children’s Hospital suggested that writing in a journal can be therapeutic. Even more, perhaps sharing our journey these past few weeks may help other families with children who … Continue reading
Clinging is Not Enough
Three Times in Three Months Shortly before he was called to be a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, Elder Neil L. Andersen was asked to deliver one of the weekly devotionals held every Tuesday at Brigham Young … Continue reading
The Most Powerful Conference Talk That Was Never Given
Maiden Speeches Oftentimes, there is much excitement when a newly elected or appointed leader gives their first public address to their constituents, which is often referred to as a “maiden speech.” Traditionally, this maiden speech consists of a general statement … Continue reading
Lessons Learned While Remodeling
Every time I hear the words, “Welcome back,” I invariably think of the 1970’s sitcom, “Welcome Back, Kotter.” I was pretty young, but I still remember the ‘Sweathogs,’ including John Travolta’s star-making role as Vinnie Barbarino, and I believe I had … Continue reading
Thanksgiving Point Half Marathon 2013
Our family ran in the Thanksgiving Point Races again this year. Our daughter was hoping to run one more half-marathon before she left on her LDS mission to Lima Peru. We thought we would be able to train together, and … Continue reading
Keeping Things in Perpsective
In Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice, Launcelot observes: “It is a wise father that knows his own child.” I admit it has been a while since my last blog, so I thought I had better take a moment to update what … Continue reading
Book Review: Toby Gold and the Secret Fortune
Toby Gold is a seventh grader in Wallingford, Connecticut who has always known that he is good with money – but has no idea how good until he discovers a dangerous hidden society of money and intrigue that co-exists with … Continue reading
Zombie Chase Wrap-Up
So, I wasn’t planning on running the Zombie Chase 5K in Provo, Utah last weekend, but my two older kids signed up and talked me into joining them. I was hesitant for several reasons: the race was only a 5K (I came … Continue reading
Happy Halloween!
I feel old tonight. Seems every day I am reminded that my children are growing up way too fast. The three older children no longer trick-or-treat. One is working, one is on a double date, and the other one is hanging out … Continue reading