Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Operation Gratitude: Flying Free


The late Sister Marjorie Hinckley (Pres. Gordon B. Hinckley's wife) once said this about Pres. Hinckley:

"He always let me do my own thing. He never insisted that I do anything his way, or any way, for that matter. From the very beginning he gave me space and let me fly. He never tells me what to do. He just lets me go. He has made me feel like a real person. He has encouraged me to do whatever makes me happy. He doesn't try to rule or dominate me."

I am grateful for a wife who does that for me - who gives me space and lets me fly. Who encourages me to do my best, but doesn't insist I do things her way, even if she'd prefer it. Who doesn't force me to get a hair cut because she thinks it's getting too long, and who doesn't mind when I grow a beard (some women mind, you know). :) I'm grateful she would never withhold affection or intimacy from me if I didn't conform to exactly what she wanted, and that she doesn't try to rule or dominate me.

And by the same token, I would never do that to her. I would never tell her to have a certain body type or hairstyle, or to act or be a certain way. I'm grateful that we love and trust each other, and that we encourage each other to be the very best we can be.

Monday, November 15, 2010

Operation Gratitude: Christmas Carol


Kristen and I are currently rehearsing for A Christmas Carol at the Hale Center Theater Orem, and it's a lot of fun. It's definitely a different experience than I've had at other theaters. Some things are better, some are not as good, but on the whole it's a great experience.

I am Fred, Scrooge's nephew, who is a very happy and jovial character. I love playing him, because I get to laugh and smile a lot, and can laugh at things that are funny (very useful when someone messes up, or tries to make you laugh on purpose). :)

Anyway, I am very grateful for this opportunity - to share the Christmas spirit with everyone who comes to see the show on Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday during the month of December. :) Come see me perform!

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Operation Gratitude: Copying Jamie

My friend's wife started this last year, and I sorta copied her. So I figured I would copy her again this year (down to the post names). Hope you're ok with that Jamie! So stay tuned for future posts this wonderful month of Thanksgiving!