I got the chance to read Jeffrey S. Savage's The Forth Nephite before it came out (its my first ARC, I'm quite proud I have an ARC). It was really good. It is written for teen readers, which happen to be my favorite age group for books. There is time traveling, suspense, and a smidgen of romance (I'm talking tiny). I have always enjoyed Savage's voice when he writes. It is stark, without being bland or harsh, yet descriptive. I also have an affinity for his use of vocabulary.
The Forth Nephite is about a high school football player, Kaleo Steele, that gets caught breaking school rules by his seminary teacher. To get out of the mess he promises his teacher that he will visit a man in Salt Lake by the name of Ladan (the only character I had issues with his name, unfortunately I think of Genie in Disney's Alladin every time I read his name). Ladan sends Kaleo back in time on a journey of discovery.
I did have a love/hate relationship with the set up of his book. He started the chapters of Nephite with a small excerpt of what I imagine as Kaleo's journal. They foreshadow some events, but sometimes I think they are kind of pointless. The book is written in first person, so we already know what Kaleo is thinking and feeling. I guess I can't really figure out what to make of them.
I enjoyed reading this book and look forward to reading the next in the series. For those of yo who may be thinking,"I don't know, I am not really a reader," I would totally suggest getting Nephite on CD and playing it while you drive. It will make you want to go on a road trip just so you can find out what happens next. The Forth Nephite comes out in August.
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Prayer
First off, I did go to Anne's blessing. She is adorable and likes to dance. Velika was busy making a cake, Anne didn't want to sit still so she would cry when my mom held her (it is hard for my mom to get up and move around), so I held her and danced around the room with her. She stopped crying, so that means she liked it right? Plus if I just walked and rocked her she would start to whimper. So, I am guessing she likes to dance.
Last Sunday (July 11th), Jarom spoke in church. I have been having a hard time lately and had forgotten to say my prayers that morning, so in a brief plea sent heavenward in the car on my way to church, I asked for comfort. I had tears rolling down my cheeks for most of sacrament meeting. Not to fear, they were tears of joy and comfort. I was late and made it just in time for the Sacrament. Well I usually look through the hymn book during the sacrament so I can focus on the Savior. That day I flipped to Dear to the Heart of The Shepherd, and let me tell you, there wasn't a word on that page that wasn't meant for me that day.
The talks were all on Elder Eyring's talk Help Them on Their Way Home. I don't remember much of what was said, but I did take note (something I haven't done for ages) on my phone, because the words that were said I needed to hear.
Tuesday night I woke up from a nightmare. When I woke up, I was awake, not grogy or sleepy, AWAKE. I said a prayer and I was able to go back to sleep quickly. That usually doesn't happen when I wake up like that in the middle of the night. I have to lay there in the dark for a while or read until I fall asleep again. I haven't been sleeping very well, so I was glad I was able to curl back up and sleep so quickly.
So the point of this post is to tell you, prayer works. I know you may not always get such quick answers as I did, but it works.
Last Sunday (July 11th), Jarom spoke in church. I have been having a hard time lately and had forgotten to say my prayers that morning, so in a brief plea sent heavenward in the car on my way to church, I asked for comfort. I had tears rolling down my cheeks for most of sacrament meeting. Not to fear, they were tears of joy and comfort. I was late and made it just in time for the Sacrament. Well I usually look through the hymn book during the sacrament so I can focus on the Savior. That day I flipped to Dear to the Heart of The Shepherd, and let me tell you, there wasn't a word on that page that wasn't meant for me that day.
The talks were all on Elder Eyring's talk Help Them on Their Way Home. I don't remember much of what was said, but I did take note (something I haven't done for ages) on my phone, because the words that were said I needed to hear.
Tuesday night I woke up from a nightmare. When I woke up, I was awake, not grogy or sleepy, AWAKE. I said a prayer and I was able to go back to sleep quickly. That usually doesn't happen when I wake up like that in the middle of the night. I have to lay there in the dark for a while or read until I fall asleep again. I haven't been sleeping very well, so I was glad I was able to curl back up and sleep so quickly.
So the point of this post is to tell you, prayer works. I know you may not always get such quick answers as I did, but it works.
Friday, July 2, 2010
What to do?
My brother is blessing his baby girl this weekend. I really, REALLY want to go. Austin is not so keen on going. I can't go down in my car for lack of gas money, but I hate having no wheels when I am in the valley, so I am disinclined to go with my parents. I know I am whining. I feel better putting it out there though.
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