Welcome Jaycee Sharp!!!

When we ask for God's blessing, we're not

asking for more of what we could get  for

ourselves.  We're crying out for the wonder-

ful unlimited goodness that only God has

the power to know about or  give to us.

from: The Prayer of Jabez

by: Bruce Wilkenson

 Joshua, Jordan and Jaycee Sharp

Blessing day

December 21,2014

While eating dinner together the other night, My Builder, my Rock, my wise one, summed up our new life in our tiny home perfectly. He said, "I think we're comfortable in our cozy tiny house, but we're not yet satisfied."
 I agree with this statement...because I am indeed grateful for what we have right now...our tiny home in our tiny mobile home park. It is a blessing, for now.  (more on our tiny home to follow)  BUT...on the other hand we must remain convinced that there are still better things to come for us in the future.  We live and breathe hope.
(How's this for a long-winded preamble to last Sunday's blessed event?)
One of the very best things about living in Utah happened again last Sunday. My Builder and I traveled south for an easy hour and 45 min drive to Highland to take part in the blessing of the newest baby Sharp!!  Chubby, cherubic  Jaycee was given a name and a blessing by her newly devoted and darling daddy!! It was a momentous occasion for dear Joshua. First time Mormon daddies dream of the day they will someday bless their children.  It a beautiful tradition we have...blessing and welcoming babies into the world and into families by pronouncing blessings that they wish for their children upon their sweet, innocent heads.  Asking for God's watchful care, protection, and guidance on divine little spirits that are entrusted to us to care for and nurture  while here on earth is a wonderful thing. What a joyous occasion...having dozens and dozens of family and friends surrounding you and you small infant to supplicate God for His richest blessings on a newborn!! It is a beautiful thing indeed!!! We were so blessed to be apart of it!!
Merry Christmas Jaycee!!
Welcome to this world and to the family!!!

 Bro Joe...the newest Grandpa in the family!!

I've been longing for a spark... a flicker of my writing life to ignite again.

I've been hunting for inspiration. Or a muse.

I've determined that my family is my best hope .

So here we go.

There will be random posts, in no particular order, about the people I love and call family.

First up...
my handsome nephew Matt.

"What's a philosopher?" said Brutha.

"Someone who's bright enough to find

a job with no heavy lifting," said a voice in his head.

from: Small Gods

by: Terry Pratchett

Dearest Matt,

I feel bad that I dont know you as well as I once did. Growing up and growing old has it perks and its drawbacks. You can surmise which is which in our case. Your life is full of perks and mine is filling up with drawbacks. Just know that when I do have the lucky opportunity to enjoy your company..it is always a pleasure.  Its been a joy to watch you grow up.  You were a most adorable child...and now you have become a handsome man, and an upstanding citizen. Really. You make your parents and family proud.

There arent too many adventurous souls in the family...but you definitely possess  one of them. I suppose we can blame your good parents for this...their wanderlust and spirit of their younger days has been passed on to you. And I now even I  live vicariously through your adventures my friend. 

I've learned that your friends call you tinder.

Your an engineer with the heart of an outdoors man.  

Your blood runs red....UofU red.

Mexico and Lake Powell are your home away from home...as are the challenging mountain bike trails of Utah.

If I need a brainyac, I want you on my team!

If I want action figures or Legos, I know where to go.

Proud to know ya Matt.

May 2014 bring you all the happiness and success you deserve.

May you find a wife and bring her with you on all your exciting adventures!! Double the fun my friend!!!

Love you!