Missives - He is Risen!

Dear Lord-

Today I write a very different letter. For this Easter Sunday we celebrate the triumphal resurrection when all life was freed from the grave and when all willing hearts are saved from Hell. I wish I could remember that day in Heaven when you rose to meet the Father. I want to remember the shout of joy from all of creation the echoed through the ends of the universe. To hear the hymns that were sung and feel the power of all the faithful gathered. A power that our mortal frames could not begin to comprehend or endure. To see the hosts of heaven bow in humble adoration.

One day I will return to that place where I stood and ponder with even more reverence the meaning of that moment. I will reflect back on my life and see what thou hast done for me. Instead of shouting for joy, I will kneel an offer up my gratitude. For by your power alone am I strong.

Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus, Dominus Deus Sabaoth; pleni sunt coeli et terra gloria tua

Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of Hosts; Heaven and earth are full of Your glory.

Hosanna in excelsis

Hosanna in the highest.

And in a coming day, I will declare with all of creation, that Jesus is the Christ, our Lord and Savior.

Your trying to be faithful servant,

David

Missives - Arvo Part

Dear Arvo Part-


While reading through new blog posts today, I saw where someone posted your Stabat Mater on their blog. I came across your music about 10 years ago and have been blown away ever since. However, my favorite has to be Fur Alina. I have always been amazed at how such a simple piece can say so much. The idea that a piece doesn't necessarily have to be big and bold to make a big statement.

Best Regards,

Dave

P.S. Please enjoy the video below!

Missives - 30

Dear Blog-

I'm posting my 30th letter. This has been an experience. I can't believe I have actually made it a whole month and posted something everyday. I know quite a few of my letter have been rather short, and some incomprehensible, but I did it.

The best part is how this has gotten me thinking more about things. I go through the day and think about what I can write and of different ways to approach those events. It would be really boring if I just got up and wrote a letter to my son everyday. I could do that, but sometimes other things happen and I want to write about them.

You have been viewed around 70 times in the last month and I think most of them have been from me. Well, I still haven't found a background and look that I want, so I'm planning a complete makeover. I think the background will look something like this:


I know its a little spastic, but trust me when it's all done you'll love it.

See ya tomorrow,

Dave

Missives - Nighttime

Dear Nighttime-

You come way too early. I have way too many things to do and now you're here and I have to sleep or I will never get up for work in the morning. By the time I work all day long, then come home and teach. I don't have time to do all of the other things I need to do:

spend time with son
spend time with honey
exercise daily
read scriptures
watch Stargate
clean the house
plant a garden - except I don't have a yard
clean the house
read a good book
clean the house
write longer blog posts
clean the house

Did I mention clean the house. I never want my dear wife to feel like she has to clean the whole thing herself. Afterall, I make half the mess. Well actually, the son make about 70% of the mess and us the rest. I never knew that kids went through so many clothes. But I love him. Well, I can only do what I have time to do. So I better get to sleep so I can get as much done as possible tomorrow.

Best Regards,

Dave

Missives - Computer, Hello Computer

Dear Computer-

You have been a pain lately, but that is my fault. Since we got the sexy new laptop, I've neglected you greatly. So today, I have undertaken getting you running a bit better. I updated to your Antivirus software to something that is easier for you to handle. I also updated all of your spyware software. So you should be good to go. After a disk clean up session and a quick defrag, you should be good to go.

Your Owner,

Dave

Missives - Da Munks, Dat We, Ootmawe

Dear Son-

I love your new words that have come along with even newer levels of independence. "Da Munks" means "Alvin and the Chipmunks" as in your new favorite movie. Which you ask for by name.

"Dat We" or "That Way" is what you say while you push us away when partaking in one of several activities like bubble blowing or almost anything that you can do yourself. The funny part is that you won't begin the activity until we have moved away to a safe distance. The first time I heard this was your birthday at the bowling alley.

"Ootmawe" is "Out of My Way" which you decided to use at the play ground yesterday. We had to actually stand at an unsafe distance while you insisted on climb, jumping, sliding and almost fall. It was fun.

Love,

Dad

Missives - Conference

Dear Bloggers-

So I must confess, I didn't watch the Saturday sessions of the LDS General Conference this weekend. Instead I was out buying Mariokart for my Wii, among other things. Mariokart is extremely fun, and I'm getting fairly good at it. But I digress.

So after the spiritual, but entertaining drought of Saturday, I am rather enjoying conference today. The talks have been wonderfully uplifting and Christ centered. Sometimes I think we forget to speak of Christ enough and what he has done for us. I am grateful to hear several talks this morning on that particular subject. Well back to conference, the rest hymn is almost over.

Best Regards,

Dave

Missives - Oh Woe Is Me, I may have missed a day

Dear Wii-

You and your MarioKart game have caused me to miss a day of blogging, just barely. Well, I haven't gone to sleep yet, but it is technically tomorrow. I couldn't help it. I got this new game and have been addicted to it for several hours. But now it's time for sleep.

My son climbed up on the couch pillow behind mom and then just fell asleep. It was so cute to see him curled up in the pillows and just sleeping. Which is what I'm going to do now.

Best Regards,

Dave

Missives - Car Problems

Dear Car-

I hate you today. Why can't you just get fixed and stop showing my that darned check engine light. I just want to get you registered so I can drive you. You've been a great car, except today. You're moodier than my mother. Oops, I shouldn't say those kind of things about my mother. Well hopefully we will get you fixed, passed and registered soon.

Dave

Missives - Self Introspection

Dear Self-

You've been writing letters for almost a month to everyone else, now it's your turn. It has been a time of self-introspection. You have spent much of the last year looking inward. At times it has been hard, and at other times it has been eye opening. The most rewarding part was to look inside and see how much you've changed for the better. Your more bold, but more caring. You think more of others and less of yourself. Your faith is more centered.

What can you look for in the future? Just learn to live life one day at a time and enjoy all the moments. Life is really short and the little ones grow up so fast. Always remember how your son adores you. He always wants your hugs and to call you at work. He trusts you to take care of him. Even when he expresses his desire for independence, he always looks to your for approval. He copies what you say, so make sure you want your words coming out of his lips and your actions out of his hands.

Then there is your wonderful wife. She sees in you great potential, even more than you can see in yourself. She loves you more than anyone ever has. She gives everything to you, make sure you give everything to her. With her, you are never alone even when your are separate. Life is good and you have learned a great deal from both the hard times and the not so hard times.

Your Self,

Dave

Missives - April Fools

Dear April Fools day-

Why do you exist? I can understand a great joke now an again, but most of them are just stupid. The worst joke I experience today was a Provo company telling me that Obama had added me as a relative on facebook. The best would be here at the Meanest Mom Blog where she expertly laid her children's close out and convinced them it was Sunday and time for church. Now that was brilliant.

A good April fool's joke takes thought and creativity. Even a joke that has been done a million times can be hilariously funny if done with some creativity. If you're going to start a good rumor about yourself, just make it believable. Wear a funny hat around all day, but act like nothing is different. These are great.

Thank goodness you're almost over

Best Regards,

Dave