Many of my friends and family that read my blog know I'm a strong member of my church. I have a fairly demanding calling within it, which is very rewarding. I work with the youth of our church, specifically the young women ages 12-18. I often tell people I have 2 counselors and an assistant, Brad being the assistant. He helps me with everything, and I mean everything; from picking out fabric, to chaperoning, to gathering and returning 9 (7 ft) artificial trees for decorations sake.
But getting to Brad's secret life. Brad likes to portray an image of a tough guy (mind you a nerdy tough guy) his secret: he is actually and secretly a softy. He helps others without needing or wanting validated or praised for doing it (in fact he hates attention on him), it is really quite impressive. In a world where people are motivated by self interest it is quite refreshing to have someone like Brad around.
Now getting to this picture of a chocolate cake. I had to bake a chocolate cake tonight for mutual with the youth. Problem: not enough time, so Brad baked the cake for me, and it was a darn good cake. Mind you not a real big deal right? But let me give you a little bit more information on Brad - if he is hungry (and he does not complain about this) but if he is hungry instead of taking the time to make a pb&j (because that's a lot of time) he would rather just down a half of gallon of milk to feel full, AND he is completely content with this. So anyway after this long post, that I'm sorry you have to read I'm just grateful I've got an awesome as well as, but not limited to, witty, charming, logical, and good looking assistant ; )
Shhhh!, He's been working on that image for a long time!
ReplyDeleteCongratulate Brad. It takes a lot for a man who has burned jell-o to make a cake.
And to those who doubt: yes, it is true that Brad won't even take the effort to make a PB&J.
It's a good things you two have each other :)
What would we ever do without our assistants?
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That is so sweet! He sounds like a great guy. :)
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