Fast Forward

Life for the Walker family has been in "fast forward" mode. This past week, Forrest started his soccer season with three games last week on top of school, work, soccer practice, homework, church activities, preparing for a sacrament talk & Relief Society Enrichment mtg., and several "blows" from the opposition, there wasn't time to update. I do not want to repeat last week for nothing. Three days of no sleep mixed with major stress, no thank you! The battle of good -vs- evil is on and I plan on winning. So, BRING IT! Needless to say, Saturday and Sunday we were slothful. We recooperated and it felt great! I was the only one not off today. I had to go to school and work on SACS, an accredidation for our school. Every five years this major report is due. Every certified teacher is involved in the process. I was very impressed with myself for knowing alot more than I thought about what goes on in the classroom. The State Department will do a walk through at the end of April and randomly ask teachers questions. They have never come to the gym, but with many students answering a SACS survey of wanting more PE and less classroom time, I better make sure I know my stuff! Maybe I should have them do some jumping jacks before asking me any questions! George and the kids cruised around in the Firebird today. It's been a month or so since we have driven it. I was able to take it for a spin too. It's definately a keeper. I told George not to "price it" because every time he does, someone comes back with cash. Well, hopefully tomorrow will be the start of a normal week. I'll leave you with my VT message I gave to my sisters last Thursday:

Even when winds of adversity blow,
Our Father keeps us anchored to our hope...
He will consecrate our afflictions for our gain.

"When our trials seem overwhelming,
We can draw strength
From the sure promise of the Lord:

Be not afraid nor dismayed
And for the battle is not ours,

But God's"

Joseph B. Wirthlin