Flooding

I understand in watching the weather that the Northwest is supposedly being hit with high winds and heavy rainfall possibly resulting in flooding. Hunker down and try to stay warm and dry. I don't miss the wind damage from the occasional high winds.

I dealt with a flood myself yesterday. I was shining my shoes when I heard someone yelling, "help me, somebody help me. I ran out into the hallway and saw our neighbor yelling for help. In the 4 condos that share our hallway, I am the only man. All the rest are single women. The toilet tank was spraying water everywhere and by the time I got there, she had almost 2 inches of water in her bathroom. She was in a panic and not doing anything except screaming. I tried to turn the water off but the everything was rusted and frozen up. By the time I could get pliers and get the water turned off the bathroom, her hall and entry as well as the common hallway were all flooded. Our neighbor across the hall said she was super grateful that I was home. It felt good to do my boy scout good turn.

Stake conference was great this weekend. I enjoyed the speakers, the music, the warmth of the Spirit and most especially not being the one in charge and in the hot seat. I was able to relax and enjoy everything including a quick snooze as one speaker spoke in Spanish. Since I couldn't understand a thing he was saying, I had a quick power nap.

Now is a time to be participants, not spectators, in bringing others to Christ and his gospel. I absolutely love seeing the enthusiasm and excitement of new members and investigators who embrace the gospel of Jesus Christ and press forward in faith one step at a time to become more like Jesus in their choices and lives.

It tickles me to see young missionaries who get excited when they see the two of us. We love interacting with them and being able to be like grandparents to them. They bring out the young in us if there is any of that left.

Sister Taggart decided to finish the popcorn she popped last night as a snack tonight. On her second handful she let out a scream. She almost bit into a silverfish which is a centipede like bug here. I just about died laughing as she couldn't get ride of the popcorn bowl fast enough.

I enjoyed a relaxing and fun Valentine's Day with the woman I have loved for most of my life. I love serving with her as my companion. She truly does complete me.

Have an awesome week.

Elder Taggart