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2008-2009 Fall Semester

Principles of Accounting A
Intro to Business A
Business Math A
Computer Micro Concepts A

This gives me a 4.0 for the semester and a 3.8 cumulative.

Christmas Thoughts

It seems to me that the main issue at Christmas time should be gratitude. As this season has progressed one thought has weighed heavier and heavier on my mind and heart. I have lately been thinking about how often I have not openly expressed my gratitude. I might have even seemed ungrateful because I have failed to express my gratitude. The more I pondered on this I came to realize that I have often had to gain perspective before I actually realized how much gratitude was owed to others. There is not room enough to givr individual thanks to everyone for all of the things that they have done for me, it will have to suffice to say thank you to all of you that have been so considerate to myself and my family. Thank you for your friendship, for your caring, and for your patience.I am most grateful to the Lord for the gospel and for blessing me with such a wonderful wife and children. I am grateful to my parents for putting up with me and showing love, care, and concern for me. I am grateful to my brothers for their support and encouragement. I am also grateful to my wife's family for their acceptance and encouragement as well. This new year I will endeavour to be more expressive with my gratitude and to be more grateful.

Thank you all
Drew

Double Weights

A double weight afghan is an afghan that is crocheted with two strands of yarn. This is something that Grandma Wilkinson has done for each of her children and grandchildren. They are favorites.

Echo asked me this morning, How come her green double weight afghan was bigger than the other blankets on her bed? one of which was also made for her by Grandma Wilkinson?

I told her she did not have a green double weight that one was mine. She disagreed with me which led to a trip upstairs to look and then a search for all the double wieghts to show echo which one really is hers. She is glad that now her bed will be easier to make, as all the blankets will be the same size.

Here is a picture of all nine of our afgahans.

Picture Tag

The object of the picture tag is to:
1) Choose the 4th folder where you store your pictures on your computer
2) Select the 4th picture in the folder
3) Explain the picture
4) Tag 4 people to do the same
NO CHEATING! (cropping, editing, etc!)

I was doing trying to change the mitchell branch R.S. newsletter titled "The Sego Lily" and so I have a file of pictures of "lilie's" (none of them are of me)(because I spell my name different). This is the fourth one.

Stormy Sunday

Well, today when It was time to get up, Tom and I got up, went down stairs and looked out the front door. (Our windows are all covered with frost.) and when we couldn't see the fence across the street we decided that we were not going to church. And then we went back to bed. A little while later, our Branch President called and agreed with our decision. Then he told Tom that he and Jim had permission to serve the sacrament to our family at home.

We held church, with songs, prayers a talk, and the sacrament. How blessed we are to have the priesthood in our home. It was very touching the first time I watched my son pass the sacrament and there have been a couple of times(especially since moving to our little branch)where Tom and Jim have both passed the sacrament. How neat it was to have Jim and Tom serve the sacrament to our family in our home. I am so blessed.

There was a bit of snow in our area more in others. But there was a huge wind. The temp was not above zero I think we had -3 as a high and with the windchill it was -35. it is interesting to look in our drive way, in parts it is so windswept we can see the blades of grass, and in other parts we have 3 foot drifts. maybe when the kids get home from school I will go out to take some pictures.

With the storm. The interstate was closed in parts of South Dakota, and they advised people to stay home and off of the secondary roads. I decided that if I didn't go to church, then I should not go to work, so I called off, I was only one of many.

School was postponed to a 10:00 start in Emery, and a 10:15 start at Mitchell Tech. I only have one class after 10 on mondays and I emailed my teacher in that class to tell her that I was not driving in for one class, she is a good teacher and will understand.

This storm has made me stop and wonder if my car has everything in it incase I am stuck in a storm. I have blankets, extra hats and gloves. a scarf or two, granola bars, and chocolate bars. I am thinking I need to get a couple of solar blankets and start carrying water with me when I leave the house, I can't just leave it in the car, or it will freeeze and then what good is it. Maybe get a couple of those hand and foot warmers.

Seminary

Last year when we moved to South Dakota, I was asked to be Jims seminary teacher. I was rather overwhelmed with trying to get my family settled and starting a new school for me and the kids. so we didn't get started on the second semester of the Old Testament till the end of July. We needed to finish it, so jim can get a full four year certificate from seminary. Also I wanted Jim to get that knowledge. We finished the Old Testament today. We are about a semester behind the rest of the stake, (even the whole church) But on Monday we will start the New Testament.

To celebrate, we had icecream floats. Jim thought it was neat that he didn't have to wait in line to get his float. Though he was assigned to fix them for the whole class and the teacher, Oh yeah, that is just the two of us, student and teacher.

I am looking forward to the New Testament.

I discovered years ago, that my week went better if I went to church on sundays. It has been interesting to watch this reflect into my life now as a seminary teacher. My whole day goes better and I am more alert in school, and do better on tests if I have seminary.

With only one student it is much easier to stay focused and we can cover more per class than your customary seminary class. I am hoping to be done with the new testament in June.

Lillie

Pie Quiz

I didn't agree with all of the answer options but here ar my results:

You Are Lemon Meringue Pie

You're the perfect combo of sassy and sweet. You always know how to brighten someone's mood, but you're not overly sappy. In fact, you can be a bit too honest at times. And most people find that refreshing. While you're always true to yourself, you keep things light. That's how people are able to stomach your slightly bitter outlook. Those who like you have well refined tastes. You're complicated - and let's face it - a true enigma. You enjoy defying expectations, and there are many layers to your personality. There's not one easy way to define you.

What Kind of Pie Are You?

Is this Lillie or Drew