Hero Week Day 1: Paul Evans

It's that time of year again. A great time to say thanks to the heroes in my life. I'd hate to have one entry to say thank you and never say thanks publicly again. Here is a look back at the past two years:

2008 Heroes:
Chris Okelberry, Thomas S. Monson, Eric and Andrea Ruben, Joseph Smith, Sydney Moore, Colin Lewis and Nick Galieti, Jeffrey R. Holland

2007 Heroes:
Frank and Jenny Moore, Paul and Mo Ruben, Henry B. Eyring, Justin McMurray,
Dan Aird, Jeff Eschler, Peter Tew, Wayne and Eileen Moore, Lisa Moore


As Hero Week came rolling around, this hero came readily to mind: Paul Evans. For those of you who don't live in the Park Pointe Ward, Paul is in the Elders quorum presidency. He frequently teaches, shares his experience, and makes comments that make me reach for pen and paper.

It makes me wonder how we are so blessed to have such good examples around. Paul is a humble man who allows you to see his strengths as well as his weaknesses, if he feels it will help. His lessons are quite frank yet he's careful not to offend. We had a lesson about anger management. He told a story of when we has angry with his swamp cooler (haven't we all been?). He said he was letting some frustration out, but couldn't hear his son saying "don't be scary, daddy". Who can take offense when he's explain how he had to learn the lesson just that very week?

I have really been focusing a lot on putting your energy in the right place and giving it your all. Passion drives Paul Evans. This is why he's my hero this week. Keep it up, buddy.

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.