I am turning into Dad and I didn't even realize it. I had to go to work for a couple of hours on Saturday and on my way home stopped at a Kum and Go (what a stupid name for a convenience store) for a drink. I noticed the clerk's name was Aurora and before I could stop myself, I started to talk with her about her name. And no, Dad, I didn't ask about her last name or try to figure out if we were somehow related. However, as I walked out of the store, I almost started laughing with the realization that I am no different than Dad.
Last night, Alyssa, Jared, Brenden, and I were watching a living scripture video about Samuel the Lamanite. There is a part in the video where Nephi is exhorting the faithful church members to have faith that the sign would come and that there lives would be spared. The church members, inspired by his words, begin to proclaim their faith. The video then shows Nephi with tears in his eyes as he listens to his people. At this point, Alyssa, who was sitting next to me on the couch, says, "Dad, I almost feel like crying, too." Doesn't every parent dream of a teaching moment like this? I told her that was the Holy Ghost telling her that what she was watching was true. I continued to explain to her and the two boys what the Spirit was. I found that my explaination was a little too stiff and scriptural for them so I simply told them that the Spirit makes them feel like they want to do what is right all the time. Alyssa nodded her head and said, "that is exactly how I feel, Dad." I couldn't have asked for a better Father's day gift.
I hope all of you, especially Dad, had a good Father's day. I got to spend one hour of mine listening to Elder Eyring speak at our Stake Conference. He is much more animated in person than on TV.
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Father's Day should be just as you describe, Jason -- the ultimate fulfillment of a father's role -- sharing his testimony and special spiritual moments with his children.
Lance spoke in a different ward yesterday with a high councilman. The ward followed ours so I snuck out of Relief Society so I could go sit in the lobby and hear him speak. The subject was about listening to the Spirit. (He is a powerful speaker, by the way.) He shared a few special things he had learned from his dad about listening to the Spirit and the consequence of obedience. He was emotional through those stories, as I was, and it was then that I realized how blessed we are as parents to have such faithful, strong children. Dad was teaching his Priesthood class so he didn't get to hear the talk. I told him about it and you can tell Alyssa that Grandpa Clark cried when I told him what Lance had said. He said later that he thought that was the very best thing of the entire day -- and we made sure he had a good day.
Happy Father's Day to all of you young fathers out there. Your example and leadership will make an eternal difference in the lives of your children. You will have no idea just how important you are until a moment like yesterday for Dad.
2nd paragraph, 4th line down, 4th word from the end. It should be their not there. I thought I had better make that correction before someone else felt the necessity to do so.
Jason
Why are you so panicky about spelling and grammar? Why are you freaking out about someone pointing out the incorrect usage of "there"? Have you had some uncomfortable grammar experiences recently?
My last entry was a joke in light of your entry about my grammer/grammar mistake. So take a deep breath and relax. And no, I have never had an uncomfortable grammar experience, I simply expect better of myself.
Ha, ha, ha! This grammar thing is truly funny. So glad none of you grew up as a true "Spanish Farker" that says "I done" and "I seen."
You guys are going to make everybody else uncomfortable when they write in this thing thinking you will pounce on them if they make a mistake so knock it off. Everybody but Jason and Jess -- it's ok not to be perfect. :)
Mike has people say to him at work, "Where was you?" He said after a few hours of hearing everyone talk like that he has to form his sentences very carefully or he will start talking like them. People with good grammar sound so much more intelligent.
That's what I don't get...I'd never pointed out anyone's incorrect grammar or spelling before Jason egged me on. I don't know why everyone is thinking I'm just sitting here waiting for a grammar mistake to point out.
Jess don't feel bad. I got all over Jason about him pointing out his own grammer error. I was shocked to see the comment he wrote, but then realized it's Jason and he has this "thing" about correcting others when they write. :) We should all feel like we can write freely and not worry about someone editing it all the time.
Love you Jase.
Michelle
Okay, let's finish this. In my original comment (in response to Lindsey's post) I was merely stating that people who use poor grammar when they know better (in other words, they are being lazy) drive me crazy. In particular, I mentioned email/IM shorthand. I know that not everybody, myself included, has perfect grammar and that is okay as long as we are not intentionally being lazy. I mentioned Jess in the comment because he has a reputation as being a bit of a wiseacre and he is one of the few family members who will talk back to me and tell me when I am wrong. It certainly was not meant as an insult. So please just relax and take it easy. My original comment was not directed at anyone in our family. It was written with several people from work in mind.
Have a good day!
And here I was thinking my reputation was simply "Family Stud."
Jess, You are the family stud.
This comment is so late in posting that probably no one will read it. Just as well; since I wanted to make it perfectly clear that I, yes, I, am the family stud. (What does that mean?)
Dad
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