I'm Back

Its been a while since i have blogged or written in my journal. Over the last couple of weeks I have been thinking about the importance of sharing my feelings and providing a record for my posterity. Today with the young men we asked them what they would do if they only had 8 months to live. Natural with a baby on the way my thoughts turned to how i would want to be remembered and what I would want my family and son to know. I then thought, why wait. I have brought back the blog and plan on blogging at a minimum one a week.

These last couple of months have been a whirlwind of emotions Grandpa Vidmar and Grandma Burton passed away within 3 weeks of each other. Both peacefully surrounded by family. Emma got married in the new Provo City Center (Tabernacle) Temple, and in the midst of all that we got to go up to Oregon and visit with Katelyn's family and be there for Spencer's baptism. One of the biggest blessings from this crazy time was the time I got to spend with my family. I especially cherished walking around El Segundo with my brothers and sister 20 years after we moved up to Washington.

This last week I finished my last hard week prior to my taper for the Utah Valley 10k / Ragnar Wasatch Back. That's right I am super excited to be joining my cousin Sean Popa's Ragnar team the week after the Utah Valley.

Here are a couple of tributes to the major events of the last couple of months.

April 10th, 2016: Today Grandpa was reunited with his sweetheart and two of his beloved children. He was a great man who taught me how to love, live righteously, work hard and of course the importance of compound interest. I had the privilege of living with him during the summer of 2013. I will always cherish the time we spent watching Dodger games, playing Mexican trains, listening to life stories and taking his advice. I look forward to seeing him again on the other side RIP John Redd Vidmar.

May 3rd, 2016: Grandma Burton was one of the best, today she was reunited with two of her daughters. She was the kindest woman I have ever known. She lived a life of service and humility. I remember she always had the freezer stocked with Popsicle's and ice cream when ever we came to visit. I also remember playing golf with her and grandpa as a teenager where she would brag that she once got a "birdie" after hitting a bird with her ball. Love you Grandma, you will be missed.

May 26th, 2016: Congrats Emma and Blaine. I am blessed to have such a great sister and new brother. I am so happy for you guys and glad to see you so happy Emma.