One of the Best days of the Year.

Today, was one of those days that you just do not forget. I got off work at 0700 (that is 7am to those non-military types) and went home only to get dressed into some more relaxed clothing. I was ready to go around 0800 and then got on my most addicting game I play "Farm Town". We were out the door by 0915 and headed up to Salt Lake City.
Shelena, Les and I went up to visit Scott's Family, the girls were going to be hanging out while Scott and I with Hyrum, Rachel, and Kaitlyn went up to Lagoon for a day of fun. I must say as the kids get older it is getting to be more and more fun going on rides with them, as well as watching them find thier own enjoyment in each new ride that they want to try out. Now as you all know the girls are twins, however Rachel was just barely tall enough to go on some rides as Kaitlyn was tall enough by a few inches. As I am still only a outsider to the Scott Shamo Family, I do feel as part of the family, being able to be there, and them wanting me to go on rides with them. This ofcourse makes me feel wanted, and happy to be so close to them. 1400 came around and I was hitting my exhaustion stage, wanting only to take a break and rest, I have found I am not as lively as I once was. We got some lunch and headed up to get some dessert, there I found myself falling asleep on the benches, as Rachel was Meowing at me. the more I fell asleep the louder Rachel got, I felt like I had an alarm clock that knew that you were going back to sleep and had to get louder and more annoying to keep you from going back to sleep. (some one should come out with one of those alarmclocks, they would get a lot of business).
Around 1645 to 1700 we arrived back at Scott's house where some of us passed out for alittle bit, and others like myself found that he had no feeling in his leg (this is my right leg I am talking about, the one that has been injured for the passed two weeks now and the doctors do not know what it is or how to treat it). My leg was swollen up and Brenda put some ice on it to help with the swelling and I did not even feel the ice. I kept the ice on/off for the 20 - 30 mins on and off that is recommended. while icing my leg, some of us played Clue (a new version) and then Settlers to finish up the night.
Like I said, a lot of fun and I would not miss it for the world. I just wish that I did not have to go back to work tonight for yet another all nighter.

Spreading the Word, Feeling the Light.

During this past week we have had a busy time, starting it off with the blessing of a new member of the family, while there, I started something of a realization, how much does God know. as the spirit touched my soul as I felt, a soft hand brushing over my head giving me a warmth with-in that could not be ignored. As the week went on Wednesday, was Melissa's Wedding and thus started a new set of feelings, some good, and some bad but most was as if I was looking into the future. As I entered into the temple, I felt a peace, a welcoming arm around me not understanding the feelings I was feeling. I understand that we are all not perfect however some like myself has a lot to work on. we went to a waiting room before, we went to the ceiling room. as family gathered I found myself looking in as if I was in another world. I could see them all talking and smiling, as if it has been a long time since everyone has seen each other, an eternity. as we took the walk up the stairs I felt like I was amongst angels walking to the holy chamber to be judged, to walk along memory lane, watching from a far. Time was on my side, for now, as I got a glimpse of some thing that can be great, or it can be as a death march knowing all, this a world of steps.
The wedding was great I know that I was accepted there, finding family all around. we are as a spider's web, woven together so tight and strong, with our brother as our keeper like the spider finding and fixing the web to create a stronger bond. After the wedding we (Scott and I) went through some breath taking experiences as I learned first hand why my dear wife does not like roundabouts.
Now as the night grew old I picked up my wife at a UTA stop and proceeded up to the reception. while there we had some amazing food, and was able to connect with a lot of family that we do not get to see that often. One of the things that was special was that my Uncle Lyle and Aunt Tracy were able to be there. This was special because they went to the MTC (Missionary Training Center) in Provo, Utah earlier that day. as I was able to talk with Lyle, I found myself listening as if I was one of his missionaries, with a fully trust that what he was saying was something that I needed to remember. this week was good, and will be a start to a new life for many.

The WildFire of Truth
~By Elder David Shamo
~Apirl 16, 2000

One man who loves the word to give a seed and lift ones heart. words of insperation and of hope giving to all a piece of his life. ones love helping another and so in turn like one match lit passes on the flame to another match. a soul to a soul, a heart to a heart in the jungle of differances. He tells his story of the mighty change of heart as the spirit grows as a wild fire burning every bosom and lighting every soul with the truth of Christ and his love for the world. Love one to another, share with the people the way, while lighting their torch. One rock thrown into the pond of truth that will make waves through out the generations to come and lifes of all those who remember that one testimony of truth that lit our way. God bless you for helping others.

The Road Trip Home, Vision of the Past.

Well I am back to start a running log of many of my finished poetry pieces. Today, I actually went to church Twice, but that is besides the point, the subject which was spoken of in my ward (Pleasant Grove 1st) was on Temples and how important they are. as this was being told, I let my mind wonder, to the places of old, I realized how much I love just sitting in this place, a quiet place while spiritual. one of the things my mind went back to was one of my poems that I had read again only a few days earlier.

The Road Trip Home
~by Elder David Shamo

Here we sit watching the day rush on like a lightning bolt with its eye-blinding flash, with its cracking sound of the words "Plase come back and visit soon, my sons and daughters", on our way home from the House of the Lord. Such overwhelming peaceful love ; His spirit soaking us to the very fiber of our humble souls. It is as though a sponge of life is catching all the cleansing teardrops of our hearts. As we watch the peaceful sight of freedom and understanding fade away like the sun setting beneath the unseen mountains, we look round about us. Friends, we see, in this, a once-in-a-lifetime experience, here to stay in our hearts for eternity.


This poem was a story of when I was on my mission, we where living in Malvern AR, and we went to the New temple in town, okay so we had to take a little drive (3 hrs) to Memphis to the temple there. on the way back we where all sitting in the back of a small pick-up singing hymns and telling stories, there was two sets of elders and one set of sisters. That night was raining and filled with light as each strike of lightning traveled a crossed the dark sky. it was amazing and we where there to witness this show. I found great love from the sky that night, as we missionaries where filled with the joy that only comes after visiting our Fathers Holy Temple.

How it is going to be done

This page is for David Shamo, and Family and Friends that happen to know about my Blog, I will be posting my poetry, thoughts, and feelings here, to Save the World, one tree at a time. If you are here to see how my life is great enjoy, if you are here to here more about Shelena and I, please go to DavidandShelena.Blogspot.com.

Well here goes, I hope that everyone that read about my life, will not be afraid to leave comments, suggestions, or thought of their own.

I Thank you all, for being my friends as you all know "my family is my friends and my friends are my family" this is How I live my life.

Please enjoy and read on...........................................................................

Signed David W. Shamo