About

The Journey:

It is weird to have a body twice as old as one’s mind, yet at the age of 25 I had already lived three lives and the experiences in my heart were overwhelming. As I continue along the journey, I find 20050126.jpgthat my head, my heart, and my body are coming into better alignment. As my spirit better connects with Reality, I seem to see who, what, where, and why.

If I knew then, what I know now, I may have not tried to stay single for so long. Being married to an incredible woman and having kids is the most amazing thing I’ve ever experienced. I didn’t know, but now I do. I love being a husband and a daddy - this is the best occupation I’ve ever experienced.

Born the son of a talented entrepreneur, the great-grandson of an Oregon Trail pioneer, and the sixth-great-grandson of an American pioneer and revolutionary; it’s not difficult to understand my penchant for exploration and wandering. If I can’t take a walkabout, drive unknown roads, or let my mind drift atop a peaceful mountain, I will find other ways to explore. Be it books, the web, or a handy magazine - my mind is always seeking out new information; new food for thought.

Taking a somewhat undisciplined approach, it has often seemed as if I were lost. “Wandering,” I said; but the truth is, sometimes I was lost. I’ve been on track for sometime and though I stumble, the journey is much better - even if I am on the less traveled road.

Occupations:

  • Infant
  • Surgery Patient (x15)
  • Toddler
  • Elementary School (x2)
  • Jr. High (x3)
  • High School (x2)
  • Volunteer Firefighter/EMT
  • Walla Walla College: Student
  • Husband
  • Cornell Construction: Back Hoe Operator/Foreman
  • Buck Ambulance Service: EMT/Paramedic
  • Washington County Fire District #1: Firefighter/Paramedic
  • Single (again)
  • Andrews University: Student
  • Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue: Firefighter, Paramedic, Operations Manager
  • Life Flight: Flight Medic
  • La Sierra University: Student, Technical Support Manager, Business Manager
  • Young & Restless: Administrator, Leader, Coach
  • Andrews University: Graduate School
  • Husband (2nd Time)
  • Rocky Mountain Conference: Life Coach, Motivational Speaker
  • Father (x2)
  • Oregon Conference: Life Coach, Motivational Speaker
  • Writer
  • (tba)
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StrengthFinders:

  • Responsibility

People strong in the Responsibility theme take psychological ownership of what they say they will do. They are committed to stable values such as honesty and loyalty.

  • Command

People strong in the Command theme have presence. They can take control of a situation and make decisions.

  • Self-Assurance

People strong in the Self-Assurance theme feel confident in their ability to manage their own lives. They possess an inner compass that gives them confidence that their decisions are right.

  • Ideation

People strong in the Ideation theme are fascinated by ideas. They are able to find connections between seemingly disparate phenomena.

  • Achiever

People strong in the Achiever theme have a great deal of stamina and work hard. They take great satisfaction from being busy and productive.