I just finished my first 'sentry duty' at the church.  I walked around pulling on doors and pushing at windows checking for breeches and I had to call my 'boss' and report 2 windows not secure.  I would have gone in and fixed the problem, but I don't have my key yet.  I also reported that 2 items from the yard sale last Saturday are still there.  It shouldn't be too hard on me to do this, but I am only doing it because I was asked. (called)

Sheila told me that she doesn't look forward to getting up at 4 in the morning.  But she is happy to be able to be back at the temple.  This begins a whole new schedule again, just like it used to be.

My day has been quite weird.  I had quite a bit of time to do nothing today, but I think that I used it well. I might have looked like I was doing nothing, but I re-read 2 General Conference talks and did some serious thinking about them and a couple of other private study subjects.  It was really quite refreshing to have the time to be able to do that.  I also did some research on those subjects and was pleased with what I was able to learn.

I also took time to e-mail my cousin Bobby who is the head financial guy at Southern Virginia University.  He responded to my e-mail and I forwarded both to the Porter's and to my sister, Mary.  It felt good to have established contact with a distant family member and I look forward to good stuff for Nicholas as he will have opportunity to get to know Bobby when he gets to the university.  It just feels, well, kinda family warm and fuzzy. 

I did do some of my office work, although most of that was done last Saturday.  And I kept on listening to my classical music.  I also started to walk on our 'new' treadmill.  When you're old and out of the habit it can be hard to get back into something like that.  I did 3 5 minute walks.  I intend to build up to more as time goes on.  I built up to my 42 very slowly and now that is relatively easy for me morning and night.  No matter what you do there is always room to improve.  And I try for that in my reading, in my studying in my exercise routine and especially in  personal communion.  I can honestly say that I have made substantial progress in all of those areas.  I am even a better husband.  We heard that fun was had by those who attended our F.H.E. last night.  We did too.  We really do have lots to look forward to, and hope that you-all see it that way too.