Though I grew up in central Utah, I have made my home in Maryland for over thirty years. My father was a rancher, and my growing-up years were blessed with many, many hours and days in the beautifu...view moreThough I grew up in central Utah, I have made my home in Maryland for over thirty years. My father was a rancher, and my growing-up years were blessed with many, many hours and days in the beautiful outdoors, with an assortment of physically demanding jobs and time to think and ponder in the stillness of nature. For many years I commuted 45 miles to work, which typically took an hour and 40 minutes each way. Many days I found myself fondly remembering those childhood and adolescent years filled with great experiences, many of which at the time came disguised as hard work.
I love the outoors and greenspace. I love riding horses. I still enjoy the feeling of fatigue from physical exertion. Something about ranching and about tending to the needs of a sheep herd placed within me a desire to serve others, and to serve our Creator. That desire to serve has lead to several opportunities to teach, lead, and watch over members of our church, and to assist members of our community who happened to be in need.
I have been happily married for 36 years to an amazing and lovely woman. Our lives have been blessed and filled with eight wonderful children, three of whom through marriage, and six wonderful grandchildren.view less