Caleb and Jacob:
Where does time go? The weeks race by and Sundays come around at a pace that is unbelievable. Then, in moments of quiet introspection, I look at the years that have gone by and realize that the two of you are men. It seems like yesterday when Mom and I were living in a triplex with two little boys and Mom was telling me that we needed to get a real house. Looking back, I sort of stumbled and bumbled into the house in North Logan where the two of you grew up. After we had six kids, Mom was encouraging me to get into a larger house so here we are.
This morning, I was looking for binoculars so we could see what was on top of a fence post across the field. I opened the locker where all of your adventure gear is located and realized that within a few years, you will have moved on with your lives and there will be no use for that locker unless you need storage. Anyway, we won't need it.
Time marches on. That is the deal. We can do a great job with our time here or not. One of the things we learn about as accountants is how to help our clients save for their children's college. That sounds like a great idea but the reality is that when we were young, Mom and I didn't have the means to put money away and now we are in a position to help as we can. Frankly, we are lucky and blessed that we can help if needed.
There are a lot of things I'd do differently if I was young and wise. But, I'm older and wiser and still a long way of from being wise.
I tell you this stuff to encourage you to think about what you are doing. Don't float through life. Be actively in charge of directing your own affairs. As you are on your mission, take time to reflect about what you are learning and then make commitments to yourself to keep your life directionally accurate with the things you believe. You will be happier if you take charge and direct your life according as you believe.
I have thought a lot about career and have come to the conclusion that those who are truly happy are those that pursue their career with passion and purpose. Those who float through their career find that they are living an empty life. This goes back to taking charge of your life. Do it in every aspect and you will do well.
We love hearing from you and continue to pray for you. Keep the faith and be great. I love you,
Dad
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