This is my oldest brother Steve.
Last month I wrote about my entire family on c jane enjoy it.
Readers wanted to know, "who is Steve?"
because I guess he doesn't get enough coverage on my blogs.
While reading through the comments
I laughed especially hard at one that said:
"Are you trying to hide him? Is he in prison?"
I laughed for a week about that comment.
I found out last week, he wrote it himself.
He is a funny, clever brother
one I have always enjoyed
and loved for his ability to be compassionate
and always affectionate.
He is an offensive coordinator at SUU,
so he lives in St. George with his family.
Coaches are busy people,
we don't see him nearly enough.
Happy Birthday Steve, I love you.
(See you during visiting hours.)
8 comments:
I miss you brother! Remember singing show tunes while working on license plates?
Good times. Happy Birthday Old Man.
we here in St. George do like steve too. when he is on parol. It's interesting how amazing his family is with him doing time so much!
why did he baptise you instead of your dad?
We started a tradition in our family. When Steve was old enough he baptized me and then my brother Matt baptized my little brother Jesse and it kept going . . .
How neat of your dad to give your brothers opportunities to use the Priesthood to bless your family. What a bonding experience for you and this brother!
P.S. I feel so lame sometimes. I saw your brother, Topher, at the Orem Public library walking in from the parking lot yesterday afternoon. Because I read so much about all of you on your blogs and Stephanie's blogs, I felt like I knew him--and yet I don't! I really did fight the urge to go up and say hello. But I eventually lost. I turned around and approached him as he was returning some CD's in the drop box on his way inside. I had walked 2.5 miles to the library because I've been fighting with an emotional situation and needed the fresh air--and ended up walking in the snow for awhile. I was dressed in velour gray sweats, a shirt that didn't really match, a girls ball cap, and a denim jacket. So cool, right?!
Anyway, all I could think of to say was "Aren't you Topher Clark?" and he graciously responded that he was. Then all I could think of to say after that was "When is Courtney due?" because I wasn't sure. He replied August, but then changed his answer to April when I looked confused. Anyway, I thanked him and that was it.
What was that all about?! I wanted to tell him that I was impressed with his talent from what I'd seen and read about him on your blogs, but I thought that would seem stalker-like. So, I just pretended like I knew your family--which I feel like I kind of do because of blogland. Pretty lame, huh? Mostly, I just wished I could have told him how much I'm thankful for the neat family that all of you are and that you're willing to share your lives with the masses.
P.P.S. I appreciated reading your very personal post over at Cjane enjoy it about your first marriage. You are very brave and very honest to share that and it sounds like it really helped a lot of people to read about your experience. You really do inspire me. I wish that I could meet you in real life, but I feel like if I did, I would probably act ridiculous again like I did at the library with Topher.
Please forgive the long comment. I struggle with whether or not to continue to read your blogs and Stephanie's blogs because I spend too much time in blogland as it is. But I feel somehow compelled to continue to read about the life lessons and humor you frequently share. I feel like I want to know how your life stories turn out because I've invested so much time and emotion in reading so far.
Could you please do me a small favor? Could you find it in your heart to please tell me if I'm crazy to continue to want to read? And does it bother you that people think they know you because you share so much? I comment on most of the posts I read, so that I'm not just a random blog stalker. But sometimes I wonder if it overwhelms you to receive so much feedback from people you don't even know in real life.
Whether you reply or not, I just want you to know that I appreciate all you do for the blogging community. Sharing your testimony and your humor is very helpful to so many, including me. So thank you for all you do. And best wishes for a safe delivery for you and your baby. :)
If you feel like replying, my e-mail address is w (dot) jagerson (at) yahoo (dot) com. Or I may check back on this post. Either way, thanks again for everything! :)
Yay! My brother baptized me too. I remember learning that a boy at 16 recieves the keys of the priesthood to baptize and my brother turned 16 a few months before my 8th birthday and I thought, "How cool would it be to have my brother baptize me." So he did at my request. I think they should give YM more opportunities to do so. I think it would impact them for good during those rocky teenage years.
Anyway, blah blah blah. Just trying to say it made my baptism feel even more special.
SUU is in Cedar City. He drive up all the way from Saint George for that? Wow! It's a long haul every day, I should know, that's me stomping grounds!
My older brother baptized me too! (He was 16) And my other older brother confirmed me! (He was 19, and within a few months of leaving for his mission.) My Dad has not been active in the church for 35 years though, so all I had were my brothers, and I remember that being so important to me. Also, thank you for sharing your story about your first marriage. I just found and read that today. I am getting married in August, and sometimes I doubt myself and my decision, but your post helped me know that all of the promptings that I've had from the Spirit were saying YES. It was my own self-doubt (with Satan's help, I'm sure) telling me no. So, even though I don't know you, and I just started reading your blog about 2 weeks ago, I appreciate you! Thank you!
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