Well.... after a year of planning, the Jordan High Class of 1989 reunion came and went. What an awesome experience. I have had such a great time working with former classmates preparing for the reunion. It was so nice to see that it was such a success. A great evening was had and it was quite memorable. It was fun mingling and listening to people reconnect with long lost friends and watching new friendships emerge. Now I am already looking forward to the next reunion.

Devin Worthen, Melanie Helm, Me














Dan Clawson, Jason Mumford, Curt Myrick














Matt Greeff, Duane Despain, Tom Brand














J.D. Barnes, Jason Jarvis, Brad Murry, Duane Despain, Jason Hatton













J.D. Barnes, Blaine Dehaan, Me

Life is amazing and I have great hope for this life. Even when the worst is happening to you it is never as bad as it could be. I would chose hope over despair any day. Why ruin your life by thinking all is lost? All is never lost. I believe in a Savior and I believe that he has suffered every possible burden that man experiences and then some. This knowledge gives me comfort in that I know my Savior has already felt the pain I may feel. Life has been rough and poor choices have only made it rougher. I am determined to make better choices each day so as to lighten the burden I place upon myself by not making good choices. I pray that as I strive to do this that the good will always outweigh the bad. I'm ready to take on the challenges that are placed before me. I know they are great, but I know I have someone to walk with me through this empty place that has found me seeking extra guidance. Press forward with hope, confidence, and humility. Serve other to lessen their burdens. Be nice to all I encounter as to possibly brighten their day. Smile like never before and beam with the pure love of Christ. Love.. Love will be my guiding light. Love of my God and my Savior and love of my fellow man. Eschew hate and disdain of others. Love even my enemies and those that do wrong to me. Follow the teachings of Christ and live as he has asked me to live. In the end if all appears to be lost I know that what I will have found will be greater than all.

Life is an interesting thing. It can give you the worst of the worst and the best of the best. Trials are tough and blessings are great. I have been in a place where I have forgotten what a blessing it is to be alive and to love those around me. I have finally gotten tired of just getting by and always being on a short fuse with my family. A change has occurred and so far it feels great. I am hopeful for great things to come and many blessings to be realized.

Just thought I would post something since it's been a while.

I'm still working as a contractor with Teksystems at ADP Benefit services. I like the job and I wish it could be something more than just contract work. Unfortunately the Corporate office thinks otherwise. They have been able to extend my contract until the end of the month and then we'll see what happens. Not quite sure what I'm going to do if they are unable to do another extension.

The kids are doing well and are growing and learning everyday. Yesterday my friend Jared was here setting up a bookcase he built for us. While he was putting it together A.J. became his little helper. He was getting him screws and putting them in where they needed to go so Jared could screw them in. It was funny to watch. Analise is just a little jabber box and is so funny. When she gets angry and ornery we ask her if she is the wicked witch. Then I will ask here where my Princess is. I'll tell her to tell the wicked witch to go away. it's so funny cause she'll start talking to herself and says "GO WAY WICKED WITCH!!" "GO WAY!!" it's hilarious because if I talk to her and call her princess and act all flirty with her she softens right up and does whatever I ask. Now I'm worried that I'm either creating a diva or someone with dual personalities.

Geraldine Halladay, my last living grandparent passed away today. I'm sad that she is no longer with us, but happy that she is no long suffering in a body she can't control and mind that no longer functions properly. I'm happy that I had the opportunity to live with her for 3 months and take care of her and spend that time that otherwise never would have been spent with her. God bless you Grandma.. May we meet again one day