Eight Shermans: Jannette's First Triathlon

Something to Think About

Happiness is the object and design of our existence and will be the end thereof, if we pursue the path that leads to it; and this path is virtue, uprightness, faithfulness, holiness and keeping all the commandments of God.

-Joseph Smith

Throughout his life, Joseph Smith would turn to God in prayer to seek the help and guidance he needed. A Church member recalled hearing him pray in Kirtland, Ohio, at a time of great personal difficulty: "Never until then had I heard a man address his Maker as though He was present listening as a kind father would listen to the sorrows of a dutiful child. . . . . There was no ostentation, no raising of the voice as by enthusiasm, but a plain conversational tone, as a man would address a present friend. It appeared to me as though, in case the veil were taken away, I could see the Lord standing facing His humblest of all servants I had ever seen." - Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith Priesthood/Relief Society Manual.

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"It is not always easy to follow a righteous plan and be obedient to the laws of society and the laws of the Lord. In the long run, however, following the rules is still the best pathway to obtaining all the things the Lord has promised."
- President James E. Faust (April Priesthood Session, 2007)

Sunday, July 5, 2009

Jannette's First Triathlon

JUNE 2009: Jannette entered her first triathlon: The Rock Cliffs Triathlon at Jordenelle Reservoir. The olympic length event began with a one-mile swim in the reservoir, a 27-mile bike ride (more than the usual 24+ mile course because of a shortened run), and a 4.5-mile run. Jannette did very well. She took second place in her age group. The best part was that her sister Pam came in from Las Vegas to do the race with her. Jannette had a lot of support from the kids, me, her mom, nieces, a brother-in-law, and Cindy, another sister. We are PROUD of MOM!!!!!