My wife has a great idea for the next step in my journey to walk. She says that if I am able to succeed with the walker independantly, then we will schedule a meeting with my conservator to discuss preparing to move to Idaho. To be independant with the walker means that I will be able to get up in the morning and just use the walker to get ready for the day and in everything I do during the day. The only thing that I will not use the walker for is to walk the dogs. Once we put my wheelchairs in the garage for a full week, I will have met the goal for this step.
To accomplish this goal will take a lot of prayer, asking the Lord to be my backbone. I will also need support from all those that love me and want the best for me. I believe that it will take me two months to reach this goal. This will take me being the man Heavenly Father wants me to be, the husband my wife needs me to be, the pet owner that my dogs need, and the future Daddy that my children deserve.
A while back Elder McCannon gave me a priesthood blessing and in the blessing he told me that I will walk again without the walker, that I will not need any assistance if I give it my full effort of body and soul that the Lord will hep me to do this. A long time ago Sister Mullins promised me that if I kept the Word of Wisdom that I would walk again. At the time, I had not been walking at all. I am ready to cash in on these promises, but I need your help to not get discouraged. I AM GOING TO DO THIS BECAUSE IT IS TIME THAT I STEP UP AND NOT FEEL SORRY FOR MYSELF ANYMORE. With the Lord's help I will accomplish this goal that I have had for the longest time.
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Pat and Melissa's goals for the Big Jud Double or Nothing
Pat:
- Get up in time to have family scripture study each day (6:30 weekdays and 8 on weekends and holidays)
- Read 20 minutes every day
- Effective scripture study every day
- 15 minutes of exercise every day.
Double or Nothing
It's a Big Jud's Double or Nothing Challenge. Here are the rules:
*Each participant must choose two items to work on daily.
*Each participant should choose one item that requires a duration of time (i.e. 20 minutes, 15 minutes of something.) and one task that does not (i.e. getting up at a certain time). This will allow for make up days.
*Each participant must let me know that they want to do the challenge by August 20th. I will provide a list of participants on the blog.
*Each participant must let me know which two items they are working on by August 20th so that I may also list this on the blog.
*Each participant must choose some method of tracking and reporting progress to the rest of the group. I think that charts are a great tracking mechanism, Pat and I will probably do a chart with routine blog updates. (I would also suggest having a buddy to provide encouragement.)
*Once the challenge is underway, no modifications can be made to an individual's goal without express consent of the group.
*Each participant agrees to work together to constructively help each other meet goals. I.e. no putdowns
*No dropping out if you start to hit a slump. Instead, let us know so that we can help you.
*Contest length will be one year. For the Atwood family, this will allow us to have our celebration when the family is visiting for Loren's homecoming.
*You don't have to be a family member or live in the Emmett area, if you want to participate, let me know and we can work something out.
*Periodic extra credit challenges may crop up to help even the playing field. :)
The payoff:
*For those who will be in the Emmett area, dinner at Big Jud's. If Pat and/or Melissa have the most days, the other participants can buy our lunch/dinner. If anyone beats us, we will pay for their dinner (including the Big Jud's challenge if you wish to do so).
***Pat and Melissa are having an internal buddy challenge, whoever looses has to do the dishes the whole next month.
How the winner(s) is determined:
*Since we will be doing two tasks for 365 days, the winner will be the person who has the highest number of days out of the possible 730.
*To prevent discouragement and to allow flexibility for tight schedules, for the time specific tasks, make up days are allowed by doubleing up the time on the next day. (i.e. instead of reading 20 minutes each day, Pat may choose to read 40 minutes every other day).
*To prevent procrastination, make up days are only allowed within the same calendar week that the item was missed. So you can never do more than 7 days catch up.
We hope you all want to participate, let us know by August 20th if you do.
*Each participant must choose two items to work on daily.
*Each participant should choose one item that requires a duration of time (i.e. 20 minutes, 15 minutes of something.) and one task that does not (i.e. getting up at a certain time). This will allow for make up days.
*Each participant must let me know that they want to do the challenge by August 20th. I will provide a list of participants on the blog.
*Each participant must let me know which two items they are working on by August 20th so that I may also list this on the blog.
*Each participant must choose some method of tracking and reporting progress to the rest of the group. I think that charts are a great tracking mechanism, Pat and I will probably do a chart with routine blog updates. (I would also suggest having a buddy to provide encouragement.)
*Once the challenge is underway, no modifications can be made to an individual's goal without express consent of the group.
*Each participant agrees to work together to constructively help each other meet goals. I.e. no putdowns
*No dropping out if you start to hit a slump. Instead, let us know so that we can help you.
*Contest length will be one year. For the Atwood family, this will allow us to have our celebration when the family is visiting for Loren's homecoming.
*You don't have to be a family member or live in the Emmett area, if you want to participate, let me know and we can work something out.
*Periodic extra credit challenges may crop up to help even the playing field. :)
The payoff:
*For those who will be in the Emmett area, dinner at Big Jud's. If Pat and/or Melissa have the most days, the other participants can buy our lunch/dinner. If anyone beats us, we will pay for their dinner (including the Big Jud's challenge if you wish to do so).
***Pat and Melissa are having an internal buddy challenge, whoever looses has to do the dishes the whole next month.
How the winner(s) is determined:
*Since we will be doing two tasks for 365 days, the winner will be the person who has the highest number of days out of the possible 730.
*To prevent discouragement and to allow flexibility for tight schedules, for the time specific tasks, make up days are allowed by doubleing up the time on the next day. (i.e. instead of reading 20 minutes each day, Pat may choose to read 40 minutes every other day).
*To prevent procrastination, make up days are only allowed within the same calendar week that the item was missed. So you can never do more than 7 days catch up.
We hope you all want to participate, let us know by August 20th if you do.
Big Juds
Pat tried the one pound burger challenge but was only able to eat about 2/3 of the burger, 1/3 of the fries, and 2/3 of the soda. Yeah for him, it was a very heroic effort.
For those who don't know, the challenge is to eat a 1 pound burger with all the fixings, 1 lb of home cut fries, and 32 ounces of soda. You only have 30 minutes and if you can do it, you can by a Big Jud's Tshirt for a discounted price. There is a double challenge which involves twice as much food but you get a free meal and Tshirt. Very few have succeeded.
As a consulation prize we got Pat a tshirt that says "People say I'm amazing" because that's how we all feel about him.
For those who don't know, the challenge is to eat a 1 pound burger with all the fixings, 1 lb of home cut fries, and 32 ounces of soda. You only have 30 minutes and if you can do it, you can by a Big Jud's Tshirt for a discounted price. There is a double challenge which involves twice as much food but you get a free meal and Tshirt. Very few have succeeded.
As a consulation prize we got Pat a tshirt that says "People say I'm amazing" because that's how we all feel about him.
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Good old Idaho
Well we have been greatly enjoying our vacation, although it was very sad to bid Angie and her children farewell (and Lynn we really missed you). The time is just flying and soon we will be headed back. The next thing on the list? The winner of the Big Judd's bedtime challenge (Pat) will get a burger of his choice, probably the 2lb monster while the loser (Daniel) watches in shame. Pat only one by a narrow margin, one day I believe though. We are having a great time with our family, but we miss our family and our friends who are like family in Greeley. We will see you all soon!
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