Sometimes the repetitiveness of life can make us think that our lives are stuck, that we aren't moving anywhere, that we are boring. I've found, espcially through writing letters to missionaries (first Wesley, now Natalie and my brother), that there is always something interesting going on in our lives, even when we don't catch it at the time. For example, I am now working as a secretary for NuSkin while the regular secretary is out for surgery. I really don't do much at work. I basically get paid $10 an hour to read my book, play on the computer and occasionally answer the phone. I work 9-5 M-F. Pretty repetitive right? It is, but nearly everyday, there is something that happens that makes the day more interesting. The other day, I was sitting there reading, when we got half a dozen boxes delivered. The only markings on them said NuSkin. There was nothing to help me determine where they belonged. I called Benji (another secretary who is upstairs) to see if she could help me. Nothing. We called half a dozen different departments to find out where they belonged. We finally figured out that they belonged to the productions manager who had gone home two hours before. This really doesn't seem like that interesting of a story, but while called those people, I had a brief conversation with each one. I have only been here two and half weeks and yet I already know a bunch of people as well as a little bit about each. If you keep your eyes open, you can always find the progression and the blessings in your life, even when you feel like it is dull and repetitive.
As this last weekend was Father's Day, I just wanted to say how awesome my dad is. He has always been there for me. He is always willing to help his family, even if is the most inconvenient time for him, or if what we want is not so easy. He is always helping friends and family with computer problems, moving things, or anything else they need help with. This can include driving out to Michaels with the van to get our Christmas tree because Mom decided to take the Honda, digging in the tent trailer for a denim quilt (the one we wanted was of course on the bottom!) or rearranging the sprinker system a million times until it works that way Mom wants it to. He is dedicated to his calling as the executive secretary and serves to the best of his abilities despite it sometimes taking him away from his family. 
He works hard to provide a living and has good friends among those he works with and associates with. 
My dad is the best dad in the world. He loves his family and he loves the Lord. Best of all, he shows that love through word and deed.
I am especially lucky because in addition to having a fantastic father, I got a great father-in-law as well! 
