Time to intorduce myself....

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First I just want to say how much I have enjoyed some of the religious and candid discussion that has been found on here. I enjoy both boards equally for what they provide.

I love Law and Order, but Nip/Tuck has a place in my heart too. (If you know what I mean)

I am 31 years old. Father of 2 daughters (13 and 7), and married for 10 years.

I went innactive in the church from the age of 13 to 17. I wanted nothing to do with church/mutual/seminary/scouting. My parents separated when I was 13 and in my naivity I saw the church as the problem and decided that I would eliminate the problem.

I was 17 years old and about to make the biggest mistake in my life when I recieved a "vision" that scared me straight and had me in to see my bishop 2 days later.

After taking care of some issues I was able to enter the mission field a few months after my 19th birthday. I served in the Washington Tacoma Mission. 2 years of tracting I only got into 1 door. I was so pleased with that that I married that convert. (Didn't break any mission rules over it. But when I knew she was the one I was to marry, the Pres. and I had a great conversation.)

My wife was a prudish ex-catholic with an attitude. Now she is the best thing to ever happen to me. And the daughter that she brought into the relationship is at times my greatest joy and then seconds later the bain of my existance.

I have never been a BYU student. Unfortunatly I was 10 years old in 1984 and living in Roosevelt, Utah when I started really getting into sports. So, I saw this football team on TV and it has cost me thousands of dollars to this day. I am fairly sure a Meth addiction would be cheaper. (At least no visits to the dentist.)

The Lord has a sense of humor. I hated the thought of Seminary. Worst thing ever. So I have been tasked as a Seminary teacher before. I hated Mutual. I am now in my 8th YM Presidency. First time President, trying to bring the entire system down in a flame of glory.

Can't stand scouting. If it was up to me, it would be DTG from here on out for everyone.

I have a wife that works out of the home and has since our youngest was 2. She is a Special Ed teacher focusing on Autism. Teacher of the Year last year in her school district. I support her in her job and glad she got her education.

In 5 years my daughter will be a starting sweeper on the BYU womens soccer team. And I will be at every game.


I am not nearly as smart as 3/4 of this board and don't have as many pieces of paper hanging from the wall that remind me how smart I am.

But I am much funnier than 3/4 of you. And humble just ask me.....