Monday 7-8-24
I was going to write about last weekend, but I feel like I need to write about today
This morning I woke up and went to the pool and it was very low and so I went and grabbed the hose and began to fill it up
I then checked all the chemicals and they were great
and then I was just floating in the water
thanking my Heavenly Father for the past weekend
that I had and thinking about many things that were on my mind
while I was up there
and the word that came to my mind
was “ I am “
My favorite scripture is 3rd Nephi 5:13
And when this word came up, and as I am saying this scripture
I’ve been thinking about this word or the saying all day
I am…
When Christ said it
He was truly testifying to everybody who He was
So when I go around introducing myself
Quoting that scripture
And then, stating that I am David
I need to live that way
And so what I decided to do today
after thinking about all this…….
Is I said
In my mind
I’m going to seek some help today
by getting as much counseling as I could get
On how to live more like
The word
“I am”
With guidance
Because in my past, all I have done
is do it my way
So this time around in my second chance of life
I’m going to seek help from God
With the help from inspiration
Soon as I decided this, as I was talking to my Heavenly Father
One of my amazing sisters walked in with another sister of mine
They walked in to the pool
And so I said, OK, I’m going to share with her some of the issues that have been in my mind all weekend
And we talked
With her in the water swimming while I was on the deck talking to her
She gave me some amazing advice, and she told me three different things that she recommended me doing
I told her that I would follow up with her
And that I would do two out of the three
And I said, since I’m already dry, I’m gonna get up and leave now and go do it
I said, thank you so much and goodbye
And I left
As I was driving To where she suggested
I pulled into the parking lot and went all the way to the top of the parking garage
Because I wanted to get more exercise so I would keep getting stronger and stronger in life
But at the top, it was all reserved parking for employees I think
So I drove all the way back to the bottom and got one of the first two parking stalls in the garage
As I was walking out of the garage
there was a really big long truck blocking half of the garage because he was trying to get a really small parking spot
So I suggested to him to back in
I told him that I would help him in
So I guided this really big truck into a really small parking spot
and I had him go forward and backward more than necessary
but I wanted to make sure that he did not hit his truck
After we were done, I reached into his window
shook his hand and said have an amazing day
And then I took the elevator to the third floor
Went and got all the information I need for the moment and set an appointment up for one month from today
As I was leaving another man walked out of the same office that I did, and went into where the elevator was
And I watched him push the down button with his elbow
And then I walked into the elevator with him
I said I noticed you hit the button with your elbow. I am not judging you in anyway
if you want, I can push the buttons for you so you don’t have to.
And then he explained why he did it, and it made perfect sense in his own way
And I pushed the button for him where he wanted to go
And as we were walking out, I said if you want I can open the doors for you, so you don’t have to
He said thank you
And we began to walk towards the doors together,
and then we both noticed that they were automatic doors, and he didn’t really need me anymore
He said thanks anyway
And I said have an amazing day, and he went his way, and I went to a totally different door
I then set up an appointment with the other person
that my sister from the Pool suggested
I then texted her and let her know
that I had done two of the three things that she suggested
After this, I drove home
And on the way home I had an idea that I should go bowling today
So I called up the friend that I usually go with
And he said he could not today
And then I was thinking why did I get that idea?
So I continued to drive home
When I got home, I had another idea pop into my mind
I need to play dominoes with my mom and just talk
So I walked into her office
And she was busy doing a bunch of paperwork
I said if you have time
I would like to go out on the deck with you (that’s where we play games and watch movies and other stuff)
She said I’m really busy right now I said well take your time don’t worry about it
And then about 10 minutes later, I got a text from a friend that I have not seen in about a month
And she said I need to go prebowl for my bowling league…….
Do you want to go with me?
And I said that is the craziest thing
because I just got off the phone with somebody that I wanted to go bowling with today and they said they couldn’t
And then I said this is so cool
I would be honored to go with you
While we were bowling
She then told me that she’s thinking about moving
And I said if you do, there’s an amazing thing that you can do
when you leave and go to somewhere else
You get a chance to change anything about your life
that you want to be better
Say, if you don’t like the way you act when you do something or
You don’t like the way you do something around others
Or you have something wrong about you that you don’t like…….
Now that you’re moving, you get be whoever you want
You get a fresh start to be whoever you want
and that’s the only person they will know
You get a chance to change your life
Your character
Your personality
In this new way
How ever you want…….
Be the New and Improved you…
She said thanks
We bowled three games
But I was really hurting after two
I did not want to tell her this because she was doing better and better after every game,
which is good for her bowling league
While we were there, somebody else was Bowling next to us
And I noticed they were struggling, trying to get the 10 pin
But never hitting it
I went over to him and said excuse me
I said if you want, I can tell you how I do it and then explain why I do it if you want
And he said absolutely
So while I was bowling with her
I took a little break and went over and helped him understand
how I pick up the 10 pin
and explained how it works and why it does what it does
And on his first ball trying to do it my way
He missed it by inches
He was super excited, because that was the closest that he had gotten yet
for three games that he played
He then got one more opportunity to get that pin
But unfortunately, he got two strikes and a nine pin (but not unfortunately…that is an amazing finish in bowling!!!). in the 10th frame and so he was not able to try to get it on his very last game
But I told him
That I had full confidence he was going to pick it up this time
And then I said have an amazing day. It’s been a pleasure talking with you as he left.
He then smiled, and walked away
I then went back to her. This was like a 10 minute break
And we finished our third game
I am thankful for that brief break because my back was really starting to get tender
We then finished the game and said our goodbyes
I then drove home
When I got home, I went outside and noticed that my dad was trying to prune the tree
And I instantly went over there and asked if he needed help
Because I don’t like seeing a ninety year-old man, trying to do things
So I’m gonna go do it so he doesn’t get hurt and if I get hurt, then it’s better that I do, than if he does !
So I began to help him out
While I was out there, my mom began to do stuff
And the dumb part is they’re doing it during the hottest part of the day because I live in a stubborn family
So I stayed out there the whole time and helped them
But as I was going, I was taking all their tools away from them
So they couldn’t do anything
After I took all their tools away
So they couldn’t do anything else
I said, I think it’s really dumb that you guys are out here in this time of day
How about I finish up
you both go inside in the air-conditioning and I will finish
After Bowling I was really quite sore
But I was not going to let my family hurt themselves,
for some thing that I could hopefully do for them
So after they went inside
I said I’m going to take a break
Mom, how about we go out on the deck and we play our dominoes that we were going to play earlier
So for the next two hours, mom and I played dominoes
And talked and had a lot of fun…
And then, as we were playing
I got a text from one of my sisters That I know very well
I am not good with names
And she asked me not to say her name
So I’m just gonna call her my sister
She asked me if I wouldn’t mind to take her to where her car is being fixed
Which was three cities away
I said absolutely, I would be honored to help you out
Then my family handed me money and said thank you for your help
That was great because I need gas for my vehicle
Then my mom said
I am so grateful for the conversations we have now
Ever since you got baptized
Thank you for spending time with me…….
Then I left towards my sister, who needed help
so I could take her where she needed to go
I pulled up to her home
And
I got a text from her saying I’m going to be a little bit late
maybe 30 minutes
I am so sorry
I said, don’t worry about it take your time
So, I thought where should I go?
And luckily, there was a temple about five blocks away
But I remembered today is Monday and temples are closed on Monday,
so why do I need to go there?
But I went anyway
There is a church and church parking lot right next to the Orem temple
And there was a car with a little tiny chair on the sidewalk right next to it
And then I looked up to my right, and there was a couple sitting on the grass, looking up at the temple through the fence that they could not go in
I thought that was really cool, so I sat behind them on the opposite side of the road
In the Church grass
And then I got up all of a sudden and looked at my van
And realized I don’t have a pen
Or a sticky note pad
So I walked back to my car and looked up and saw two people by the chair and the car
That I saw when I 1st pulled in
And I thought I’m going to go get a scripture from them
So I grabbed my yellow sticky pad
And my pen
And I walked up to them
And I said
can I ask you a very strange question
And my brother answered
If you want a really strange answer
Which was awesome.
I love his answer !!!
I believe he was with his wife
I then said
I got baptized on May 23rd
Then I said, I found out on May 7
And I decided from that day on that I was going to dress like a disciple
everywhere I went
Unless I was working, then I would dress in the work clothes
They said that was really cool
And ever since then I go around looking for scriptures from random people.
Would you Two mind giving me any random or favorite scriptures you want
They said that is so cool
absolutely
So I handed them the yellow sticky pad
And my brother said
I know her favorite scripture
I will write down her scripture also
And so he wrote his favorite scripture and her favorite scripture
And then he double checked with her
to make sure he was correct, and he was !
That was very wise of him…
I then told them a little bit about my conversion to the gospel
And then he asked if he could share another scripture and write it down
I said you can write down as many scriptures as you are inspired to write
I felt inspired to tell them about the word
“I am”
That I was researching today
after they asked me what my favorite scripture was
So he proceeded to write another scripture
I then told them that I probably wouldn’t have this written for a week
because I was going to write about my weekend
So I feel bad now
because
(I lied to them
but I did not do it on purpose
Because I am writing it down now…….)
I then looked at my phone and noticed what time it was
And thought oh no…….
I have to go over there and see if my sister is back and ready yet
So I told my brother and sister
I need to go
And that I write a blog about my life and my conversion
and if it would it be OK if I use only their first names
They said absolutely
Kelly’s favorite scripture is
1st Nephi 4:6-7
That in the Nehemiah scripture it mentioned the words “I am”
After I read it, I went right back over to Jake and pointed the words “I am” out to him
He said that is really cool.
Thank you for pointing that out to me.
I then said thank you
have an amazing day
And I drove over to where my sister asked me to pick her up
I waited about five minutes
And then she came into my vehicle and got in
She then told me where we were going and I left
Then she said that she had had a really hard day
I said, if you want, you can turn up the music all the way up to the volume 15
And you are in control of the music
(We listened to bass)
I will just drive
She then said oh no, my phone is about to die
Before we left, I handed her my cord to my phone to charge so she could charge her phone
And then I figured out where we were going and we left
She turned the volume up to about 11
Which is quite loud
But she needed to let off some steam, so I just let her
About halfway on the freeway
I turned down the music and asked her why she needed to go to this place
And she told me
why her day had been so bad
I then related some of my life stories to hers today
And we had a really good conversation for the next 10 minutes
We then pulled up to her vehicle that’s being fixed
And she looked all throughout the car
And said oh no, my bag is missing
And somebody took the money out of the ashtray in the car
The business was closed, so I suggested to her what she should do
And she did it right then…
We then drove off, and she was even more upset than she was in the beginning
Of the car ride
Rather then turning on the loud music again
we just talked, and she began to calm down
And she told me what she was looking for in the car
Because she was going on a date
she wanted to look beautiful for her date
And I said you don’t need the make up!!!
you look beautiful the way you are
She then began to tell me more about her life and what was going on
I listened
Then she started to tell me about her date tonight
And then I told her what I would do
And then gave her a bunch of fun, suggestions
And then I said, pretend like you’re 13-year-old again
And just have fun
Don’t make it complicated
Pretend like you just snuck out of the house
And you just wanna have the most fun you can with your friend
Don’t do anything stupid
Be the adult that I know you are
But be a kid again…….
have fun…
Be the amazing sister that I know you are…
And she said thank you
And afterwards
While we were driving back to her place
I was quizzing her about her date
About what they looked like
More about their personality
Their correct name…….
And we talked, and she was in a really, really good mood
For the rest of the car ride…….
Almost like the beginning part of the day just went away and she didn’t have to think about it
After I dropped her off
she was in a really amazing positive attitude
I am so grateful that I got to help my sister
And if she would’ve gone with somebody else
Maybe the tragedy of her losing her money and what she bought got stolen
And her horrible day…..
Might have led her on a downward negative spiral,
And she might have canceled her plans for the night
But because she was inspired to ask me
And I made time for her…
She got to leave on her date in an amazing positive attitude
And I hope that she has an amazing time on this date
The time is now 8 PM
And I pulled up and I saw all the sticks and everything that I helped with the tree earlier
And I went and cut everything up into little tiny pieces with my electric power saw
And then it got put in the garbage can
With help from another brother who came to see my family
The garbage is going out tomorrow
I am grateful I didn’t have to put the stick pile in to it…….
I was totally wore out for the day…….
I’m grateful that all the tree cuttings got finished tonight
And that I didn’t have to do it
I was and am exhausted
I am grabbing a orange Creamsicle ice cream bar
And now I am laying down writing this before I go to bed
I am so grateful for the Amazing scriptures that I got today from my amazing brother and sister!!!
And I am so grateful for all the people I met throughout the day
All the advice I got, and I was able to give
I am looking forward to tomorrow to see what it brings.
::David::
7-8-24
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