18 November 2008
Heather Update
Heather's surgery went fine. The kidney was worse than what the doctor originally thought. He expects her recovery to be exceptionally fast. Exciting!!! Feel free to call me this evening for more info @ 847-878-2546 -Joe Cell
17 November 2008
14 November 2008
中文...
中文. Chinese. It is kicking my...
Today I am applying to take the HSK, a Chinese proficiency test similar in nature and purpose to the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language). I take it on 06 December. I have already taken two proficiency tests with the Flagship program, one to apply, and an Oral Proficiency Interview via phone. There are many yet to come. It has no bearing on my ability to continue in the program, but each test is recorded in my permanent portfolio, a portfolio that I hope will someday assist me in persuading an employer to hire me. The photograph is from my wedding, but I cropped it to put into my HSK application. I can't figure out why they want two passport-size photos...I just want to take the test. Today is the last day to apply. Also, I wanted to post this picture because I look really good. That is not the point, though. The other day, whilst shopping in Wal-Mart, I was stopped by someone I did not recognize, but recognized me by relation to someone else. "Are you James' brother?" "You look just like him!" James, that is for you.
13 November 2008
In My Father's Footsteps
The above saying has been in my mind for several days now. As I prepared for my trip to Dubai, I did some map searching and realized that Dubai is very close to Pakistan. As I traveled to Dubai and contemplated the events of 50 years ago I was filled with wonder and awe.
I have traveled throughout the world, a "Traveling Salesman" so to speak. My father traveled throughout the western United States as a "traveling scientist" and on one occasion 50 years ago traveled to far away Pakistan as a representative of the United States Government. He was gone for four weeks and it took him a great deal longer to get to and from than it took me. So, how do I related to walking in my father's footsteps? Well, here are the points --
1- I do travel or have traveled greatly for a living. In fact, at times I have done exactly what my father did in leaving on Sunday or Monday and returning on Friday. I remember running to give him a hug as he pulled into the yard and I have wonderful memories of my children giving me hugs on my return from trips.
2- I have extended on the travels of my father just as he did of his father. My dad took only one international trip in his life, that being Pakistan. I have gone throughout the w
orld.
3- This week I was close to Pakistan and I felt close to my father. I thought of him many times and wondered what awe he must have felt those long years ago seeing things so foreign to his "sheltered" life in Utah and the western US and the awe that I have felt in the many places I have been that are so different from my sheltered youth in Utah.
4- The impact my father had on people throughout the world because of his journeys was truly great. Whether it was in his Church service or his profession or just being a friend. Then I wondered what kind of an influence I have had because of my travels and who I am.
5- Where will my children journey in their lives and what will be their influence on mankind, either through Church service or professional service?
Well, I feel blessed to have such footsteps to follow and do hope the footsteps I am leaving will be a benefit and blessing to our family for years to come.
The picture is from a customer event that United hosted at the Air and Space Museum. I thought it fitting for this message as I remember many times my father speaking in public. Marquie, thanks for being the photographer.
I have traveled throughout the world, a "Traveling Salesman" so to speak. My father traveled throughout the western United States as a "traveling scientist" and on one occasion 50 years ago traveled to far away Pakistan as a representative of the United States Government. He was gone for four weeks and it took him a great deal longer to get to and from than it took me. So, how do I related to walking in my father's footsteps? Well, here are the points --
1- I do travel or have traveled greatly for a living. In fact, at times I have done exactly what my father did in leaving on Sunday or Monday and returning on Friday. I remember running to give him a hug as he pulled into the yard and I have wonderful memories of my children giving me hugs on my return from trips.
2- I have extended on the travels of my father just as he did of his father. My dad took only one international trip in his life, that being Pakistan. I have gone throughout the w
orld.3- This week I was close to Pakistan and I felt close to my father. I thought of him many times and wondered what awe he must have felt those long years ago seeing things so foreign to his "sheltered" life in Utah and the western US and the awe that I have felt in the many places I have been that are so different from my sheltered youth in Utah.
4- The impact my father had on people throughout the world because of his journeys was truly great. Whether it was in his Church service or his profession or just being a friend. Then I wondered what kind of an influence I have had because of my travels and who I am.
5- Where will my children journey in their lives and what will be their influence on mankind, either through Church service or professional service?
Well, I feel blessed to have such footsteps to follow and do hope the footsteps I am leaving will be a benefit and blessing to our family for years to come.
The picture is from a customer event that United hosted at the Air and Space Museum. I thought it fitting for this message as I remember many times my father speaking in public. Marquie, thanks for being the photographer.
08 November 2008
Women
I hear this quote this evening at Stake Conference and figured that it had to be shared immediately.
The Reverend Desmond Tutu from Africa was quoted as saying.....
Any woman who seeks to be equal with men...lacks ambition!
I laughed so very hard. Ha. Ha.
The Reverend Desmond Tutu from Africa was quoted as saying.....
Any woman who seeks to be equal with men...lacks ambition!
I laughed so very hard. Ha. Ha.
07 November 2008
and that means PICTURES!!! I didn't see anyone else's.... hmm...???
06 November 2008
lil' more
it's quick. don' even worry!
I just wanted to add that there were 297 auditioners for district. yeppo. 3 perfects. me one of them. done now. :D
I just wanted to add that there were 297 auditioners for district. yeppo. 3 perfects. me one of them. done now. :D
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