on the rim

I had such high expectations of myself, and as is so typical, failed miserably. Heard today that after losing quality people (and me) because of the save pay situation,  the FAA has increased the save pay time to 5 years.  That would have gotten me to 30, but two more years living alone in Twin would have been hard for me. I do hope to relearn how to play the piano this year, as I didn't this past one.  I will take lessons, rather than try to teach myself.  If I can find a teacher willing to put up with me. My light has not been bright at all this Christmas season.  I have tried in small ways to shine for others, but I feel that I have not. A year ago,  I was in Rexburg, planning on waiting for the storm to go through, and the roads to be cleared. And now, we focus on Bethlehem, and the birth of the King.  The time of year of the actual birth isn't important.   Maybe the Christians took up the winter solstice, as it represents a tim...

Today was a day that I cannot begin to describe.  It is important to me to try, as inadequate as I feel in doing so. The week before Thanksgiving I was called to serve in the Kansas City Missouri Temple.  My normal shift is Thursday mornings.  I won't go into the details of what that entails, other than to say that is is my responsibility as part of the group working to make sure that patrons to the temple have the best possible experience.  It has not been easy, as there is a lot of training, not just in procedure, but in manner of delivery, which is critical to that experience for those visiting.  They don't take it lightly, and neither do I.  It is a pure form of service to the Lord, to stand in His House, and to be His representative. I have been learning so much in the last few weeks, but never more so than when interacting directly with those who have come to learn, to have burdens eased, to feel the Lord's Spirit.  They have taught me so muc...