Moulding Minutes: January 2008

MarJan - devoted mother and wife, anxious for me to take Janet off the single's ward rolls. A busy body that never stops and is always looking for the silver lining (even when there isn't one:-). Very conscious of everyone, even if her mind appears to be someplace else.
Volker - vocally surprised that I would want to marry Janet...and I was constantly scratching my head to know why...but grateful and understanding and supportive just the same.
Brent - Jolly green giant, HO, HO, Ho - I'm the fun uncle, brother-in-law, and die hard conservative that can fix and build anything. what? You're conservative as well - OK, you can marry my sister-in-law then.
April - beloved and close sister of Janet. An anchor of strength to her family.
Camille - "Hi, I just got married and love my husband...please marry my sister." "Oh, that's so sweet the way you love my sister...we love you becuase you love her." She was very lovely:-).
Todd - Apparently he's not very affectionate with his wife...or so the rumor had it. Seems nice enough, sometimes says things a bit strange for mixed company, but a good man. Didn't get to talk to him much because he was always attached to Camille – seems pretty affectionate to me. Eager to please…even if he doesn’t know what others want.
Mimi - Although she was over 25 at the time she seemed to be screaming..."Hi, I'm 19 without a care in the world...nice to meet you, I've got to go play somewhere now." Always making the children laugh, but yet tenderly caring for them at the same time.
Phillippe - Loves his kids, extremely talented, and intelligent to boot. Very generous and always looking for a good time and a different way in which he can express his talents. Constantly on the go, Go, GO!
Ronnie - fun loving father and husband. Always happy and cheerful. Makes sacrifices for his family and would do anything to keep his kids from feeling down. A calm individual, but in a happy sort of way. Seems to be a walking counselor (always listening to others and providing good advice upon request).
Sarah - quite, but a very devoted and loving mother and wife. Loves her extended family and always a friend to everyone.

Of course, this is just my reflections of my initial impressions of everyone (as I believe that is what I was supposed to do). Several of my in-laws have been quite difficult to get to know - some of whom I think I'd say that I still don't know them well - mostly due to geographical distance. But I love you all and believe you to be my actual family in a very literal sense. The term “in-law" is somewhat of a misnomer in a family that is sealed together through the Priesthood - as we are now eternally bound together. Which makes me that much more happy because I really scored with such a wonderful and incredibly supportive "in-law" family. Thank you for all you do for me and my family.