A first time for everything

Today I did something that I have never done in my life, I attended church in a ward just to attend, without knowing a sole. I will admit that I did choose that particular ward based on the fact that our current #1 choice in homes was in that ward and I was curious to see what it was like.

Well here's a big surprise... It was just like every other ward that I have ever attended. At least now we know that there is a good variety of kids of all ages and a broad range ages and (at least by appearances) a broad range of backgrounds in the ward members. It kind of reminded me of a slightly younger and slightly larger version of our home ward, even the Bishop was bald! Some of the areas around this home are very affluent and that causes some concern for Lori and I because we want our children do grow up around a good mix of very "grounded" people, I was relieved in attending this particular ward because it seemed to have a good "mix" of people to associate with, again much like our home ward.

After church I visited my life long friend that lives in the area (Bill) and together we went to see his mother who is in assisted living center in Bountiful. Kathleen is growing older now and this was the first time that I have really noticed the changes mentally. She was an older mother back when Bill and I first met (I was about twelve) but over the years she has always been mentally very sharp, she still is "for her age", but her age is now nearly 90. I will make a point to visit her when I can, she has been a good friend to me for most of my life, a sort of "second mom" as I was going through my teenage years, it is tough to realize that she probably wont be with us for a lot longer.

One more quick "first"... This is the first time since my job change that I have spent a full weekend here without at least some of my family around, it stinks!! I miss you guys and want you to know that I love you.

Until next time...