In a Fisherman's Language- April 17, 2012

Jim Arruda Henry learned to read at 92 years of age. He got tired of keeping his illiteracy a secret. He got tired of ordering off the menu what everyone else ate and paying his bills in person. He started by learning how to write his name, then he learned the alphabet. Now at 98 years of age, he wrote a book called, "In a Fisherman's Language." The book has become hugely popular and producers want the rights signed over so they can make his life story into a movie.

This story reminds each of us that we are never too old to learn, to set personal goals, and to reach those goals. Whatever it may be - getting into shape, spending more time with kids, picking up a new instrument, reading the Book of Mormon, I challenge each of you to set a personal goal and share it with the family. I want everyone to keep us updated on their goal as well. It's so fun to encourage each other. Often we find ourselves competing but it turns out we are all on the same team. We all want to see each other succeed.

Aspen's personal goal is to start playing the violin again.

Trent's personal goal is to work on habits, all habits including eating, exercising, the way I handle things, especially with my wife and son. I want to be the best husband and father I can be and i try to work hard at this daily, work on reading scriptures and attending church meetings, also my manner of speech and the media I watch and listen to. We all can improve somewhere no matter what it is, and lets start improving today. Love you all very much.