June 6, 2010

This week has been rather a slow week. Some good news with my job, they have change how they are going to be determining our save rate and they are going back to January. They are only going to count the save rate without suspends. So that really helps those who didn't relay on suspending the accounts to boost their save rates. So since I didn't do that, I am just fine. In fact, right now my save rate is exceeding that category. It did take off the pressure on some people. So I am very thankful for that blessing.

Since most of this week I have been searching for just the right grill that I wanted to get for Willard for Fathers Day, I been doing a lot of thinking about him and what a marvelous person that he is. I don't think I praise him enough. He quietly goes about his life and is embarrassed by compliments. However, I would like to share with the reader what some of my thoughts are about him and the legacy that he will leave to his descendants.

First of all, he is a great man of faith. To agree to have 9 children in not ideal conditions, says a lot about his faith. When we were first married and I wanted to start a family right away, he didn't say, "Lets wait until I finish college". We went ahead having faith that all would work out. And then when I knew I was to a Trenton, did he say, "Lets wait until we at least have a car to put the kids in" We went ahead in faith. Then of course we were surprised at the coming of Betty, but did he go in a deep depression because he knew that he was going to be deployed that summer? No we was excited about the coming of another child and knew somehow things would work out. Then there was Deborah, our thanksgiving child. We were so happy to be reunited once again and that Trenton was alive and we had insurance to pay for her. Then when I knew Benjamin had to come, did he said " We had better wait until we had a home so that we would have room for another child." No he went out and found a home we could afford and all fit in. Well Ben was a gentleman and let Laura come first. We were anxious to have Ben but still he didn't say " We don't have room in this house for another one!" No he just added to the house we had. Then when I told him that Joseph was ready to come. Did he say " How are we going to pay for him? We don't have any insurance. " No he just had faith that the Lord would provide a way. Of course, Joe to was a gentleman and let Sarah come first. Then when it was time for Joe to come. Did he say , "How are we going to provide for their educational future?' No he just went on simple faith. Then when the Lord told him Jacob was to come did he say, " How can we do that I don't even have a job!" No he just go baby crazy. Willard always got baby crazy when a child was to come. Willard has had the simple faith that if he paid an honest tithing and a generous fast offering that the Lord will provide a way and the Lord has never let us down. However, he doesn't stand by thinking that the Lord will do all the work. He has such a strong work ethic which is a legacy that he has pasted on this his children.

He has worked long and hard hours just trying to support the family. He as worked at things that he didn't have a natural talent for nor interest. He did any work that he could find to put food on the table. It didn't matter whether or not if it was fulfilling or something he enjoyed. He just worked, he never got to use his education. He has worked as a dockworker, pot scrubber, military policeman, clerk typist, teacher, life insurance sales man, as a Santa, construction pool manager, computer salesman, car driver for Bill Hawks, temple construction worker, sports apparel salesman, spa pool salesman, market research interview, then manager, customer service rep for DTV, and now a card sorter and order filler. But what is so amazing that he is such a good manager of money that in a few month we will be completely out of debt. The first thing I feel in love with was his hands on matter what hard work he does with them the are always smooth which really is very symbolic of his life. It hasn't been easy, he didn't get to follow his dreams, but he hasn't let it roughen up his character. He is still one smooth guy.

Another great legacy his love of playing He has always loved playing with the kids and grandkids. He joke and pulls their leg. I fall into the trap all the time but I love it about him. And as I observe each of the boys they too have a wonderful way of playing with children and I also see the same quality of the sons-in-laws.

He has such a kind and generous heart. He has spoiled me and usually always giving me what I want so I have to be careful what I asked for. He has helped many a child financially, if he could. His father helped us out when we were sometimes in a tight spot so he is just following in his father footsteps.

He did love to play sports, like softball and basketball. He loved it when Merle took him out fishing. He actually caught some fish. I hope when we retire that I can get him to go fishing again.
This fathers day I wanted to do something very special for him and get him something that I know that he would really enjoy. This week I have spend many hours finding a grill like Tobin's has that was a quality grill. I found one at RC Willey's and it was perfect. He is so excited about it. He is even talking of having friends over for BBQ because now he had something to be proud of.

All in all, Willard is my knight in shining armor. He has always been there for me. Supporting me in all my activities through out the years. He even helps me plant all my rescued flowers. He is my anchor. He keeps me grounded because since we are so opposite, he sees things a totally different way and he helps me expand my narrow vision. I am so thankful that I married such a wonderful man.

I did go and rescued flowers from the Cloverdale Cemetery. I got some lovely flowers.