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This poor journal gets no upkeep >.
current location: at my keyboard
current mood: chipper
current song: the fan on the floor as my speakers still hate me
So Dave commented on my comment on Paul's Facebook and he is right that is what Uncles are for... and if you have any better luck God bless you.
All of us (yep me and John to... though I had to twist John's arm a pinch lol) are in support of Paul and his hopefully pending mission. But have since decided that it is in his hands now to choose when to get the ball rolling. To force his hand is not to get a missionary that works with the Lord to brings members into the fold.
My comment was related to how Paul felt and reacted to Jerry's comment to Paul when they came up before the family reunion. It was something along the lines of 'you better get off your ass/butt and get your papers in' (second hand heard this so if it is wrong oh well). And this lead Paul to deiced for the better park of the days leading up to the reunion to say that he was not going to go because he did not want everyone to press him more on the timing and details of his choice surrounding the mission.
This kinda stand-off-ish Paul is the reasons we have stepped back and let him have his room and told him it is now all up to him but he needs to decided if it is this fall or if it is back to school for a lil bit more and then if he wants to go (as he has said he wants to go but doesn't feel totally ready).
So yeah I can't tell yeah much more because there isn't any more to add.
He has been spending a ton of time with his friends and Rach and taking tons of pics so he can have a photo book full of pics of his friends and family and extended family to take with him when he goes.
If you would like to send a pic of yourself, your family, pics of you with Paul or such to him so he can add it to his photo book that he plans to take on his mission please send them to him at his e-mail mankatbaca@yahoo.com or paulshaggerty@gmail.com that would be a nice surprise for him and would be a super way to let him know that you support him and care and so on.
Jessica,
Thank you for posting this comment. I wish you understood my father more. My dad has never been one to show a ton of affection or give someone a hug. He loves his children, his grand children and now his great grand children more than you can imagine. My father comes off harsh because in my opinion he's afraid to let his feelings show. Having said that, my father loves yours and my family very much. He spends many hours thinking of how to best help out and be involved in our lives. His comment to Paul is his way of letting Paul know he's there for him. I hope Paul knows that. I don't make excuses for my dad, nor do I defend his way of dealing with things, but I know for certain he'd do anything for any one of us.
So as an uncle and one who has been on a mission and knows what it took to get me out on one, if left alone, a river will take the path of least resistance and will flow avoiding any and all obstacles. I told Paul at the reunion and I'll say it again, Paul will be a great missionary! I and others only ask Paul and support him in order to help him make that decision. I also mentioned to Paul, if his decision was one of not going on a mission, we'd support him in that as well, but you and I both know there would be a level of disappointment. Not in Paul, but in what Paul could do. After hearing Paul speak at the Seminary graduation, I could tell he has a great love for the scriptures and a genuine love for others, his family, and his Lord. Those characteristics are what will make Paul a missionary that many will relate to.
I might add here that everyday I'm being asked what I'm doing and what I'm going to do with Real Estate and/or my ways of supporting my family. I don't feel people are asking in a way of prying into my life, other than just to know what I'm doing with a real interest in me. When I ask Paul, you, your mom, your dad, or about Rachel and her dance, I truly am interested in you, in what you're doing and I want to be involved. If you don't know that, than I've failed as an uncle.
I miss seeing you and John at our family functions. I'm pleased to hear that you and John are doing so well. Keep in touch with me. Let me know when Rachel has activities in school that we can support. You know we will! Let me know how your Dad is doing. I worry about him and his health all the time. I love me sister and want her to know she can call or visit any time!
What's your plans for the 4th? I'm working the Stadium of Fire with Spencer, Tucker and Kaylee in order to earn money for the Youth super activities. Should be fun pushing hot dogs!! I joked with Marianne that I was practicing my "Cold Beer, Cold Beer here!" and wandered if they'd kick me out of Cougar stadium...
Take care and give everyone my best!
Uncle Dave... (801) 318-7668