Saturday, January 29, 2011

The Old Alfer

I must say that Alf is one of the most inspiring people I have ever met (by met I mean have watched his every waking moment). When he can't get to sleep, he doesn't despair, he just puts a box on his head and rocks back and forth beeping. When other people are stressed or unsure, he helps them to slap on a steak and let their hair down. When the weather is insane (raining cats and dogs), he embraces it by opening the skylight and getting some relish. When a woman is self-conscious about her appearance, he simply shows his face in the bathroom window. And anytime he wants a solution, he eats--everything from pies on porches to cold cream. The world would be a better place if everyone viewed life like Alf does, but then again the world might also be broken and destroyed in a nuclear holocaust :)

Monday, January 10, 2011

In Life She Was My Partner

Movies, books, songs, pictures, and many other means have depicted the pure love of friendships. People do come into our lives for a reason. Each person who shares a few steps on our road of life gives something to us, as well as takes something with them.

Kristen is in a realm all to herself. I believe that in a pre-earth-life state, Kristen and I studied and learned the Gospel together. We laughed and talked with our other Brothers and Sisters. I could see us frolicking in our Father's many glorious creations. As our preparations for our test drew to a close, I'm sure that a loving Father drew each of us aside and describe our missions, and told us that we must cling to each other if we wanted to come back.

I can see through countless experiences, that our spirits have grown very close to each other. I think that our spirits rejoice when we stay focused on the Lord, and weep when we look towards darkness. But through the thick and the thin this life has been beautiful because of Kristen.

Once we have finished all we were sent here to do, we will be greeted by our cherished older Brother's embrace.

Kristen I love your guts!

Have I told you recently?

Sunday, January 2, 2011

For those moments, when life is too hard to stand, so you kneel

Fix You lyrics
Songwriters: Berryman, Guy; Buckland, Jon; Champion, Will; Martin, Chris;

When you try your best but you don't succeed
When you get what you want but not what you need
When you feel so tired but you can't sleep
Stuck in reverse

And the tears come streaming down your face
When you lose something you can't replace
When you love someone but it goes to waste
Could it be worse?

Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you

And high up above or down below
When you're too in love to let it go
But if you never try you'll never know
Just what you're worth

Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you

Tears stream down your face
When you lose something you cannot replace
Tears stream down your face
And I

Tears stream down your face
I promise you I will learn from my mistakes
Tears stream down your face
And I

Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you