my PB - Faith

PB's are a very personal thing. Some people call them their own personal set of scriptures straight from Heavenly Father. It is not common for people to share their PB, except which tribe of Israel they come from (I'm from Ephraim). Since my ancestors are dead I don't have a problem sharing, because sometimes there are things in their blessings that affect future generations, like me, so I feel my family should know about them too. However, I have been sharing my ancestor's PB so I figured I should share part of mine.

"All spiritual gifts come from the Lord and not from men, for the benefit of all mankind. You are given the gift of faith. Faith to believe in the scriptures. Faith to believe the words of the prophets. Faith to follow the church and priesthood leaders. Faith to call in the elders in times of need. Faith to be healed in times of sickness and distress."

I always thought this was a cool paragraph about a gift I was given by Heavenly Father, but a couple of years ago I looked up the three scripture passages that are about the Spiritual Gifts: 1 Corinthians 12:4-10, Moroni 10:8-18 , and Doctrine and Covenants 46:11-26. Each one says something different about the Gift of Faith.

1 Corinthians 12: 9 To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit;

Moroni 10:11 And to another, exceedingly great faith; and to another, the gifts of healing by the same Spirit;

Doctrine and Covenants 46: 19-20 And again, to some it is given to have faith to be healed; And to others it is given to have faith to heal.

I was surprised that they all said similar things, but worded differently. However, from my PB and the scriptures, it does seem faith and healing are connected. Does that mean I will have a serious illness/injury in my future which will require healing since I already have faith?

I remember being in the Missionary Training Center and we were doing a practice teaching session with some other missionaries. The teachers would walk around the room and listen in on the practicing, give tips on how to do something better, then continue wandering the room. This one Elder and I (and our comps) were practicing helping identify the Holy Spirit/Ghost in our lives, and in the moment, to the future people we would teach. This one teacher stopped us and wanted us to identify when the Holy Ghost revealed to us when we knew the Gospel of Jesus Christ was true. The Elder gave his answer and the teacher looked over at me and wanted me to answer, but I couldn't. Only because I knew I couldn't give him an answer because of this Gift of Faith. I have always known the Church was true. I have always know what the prophets have said are true. I had no Ah-ha moment because I have always known. And I really did not want to tell this teacher I had no reveal or about my Gift. So I told him he was interrupting a spiritual experience and made him go away.

I always feel bad when I share the gospel with people and I can't relate to them having personal revelation to know the Gospel is true, when I haven't had a similar experience because of my Gift. Plus, trying to explain the Gift of Faith to someone who doesn't know what a spiritual gift is, is kinda weird and makes for a longer conversation than what people want to have. Usually people just want a short answer, but this is not one of those short conversations. I guess this is me sharing my testimony, or at least part of it. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

Sister Holland quote

I just heard this by Sister Sheri Dew and wanted to share.

Sister Patricia Holland said something that I find profound: "If I were Satan and wanted to destroy a society, I think I too would stage a full-blown blitz on women" ("‘Many Things . . .One Thing,'" A Heritage of Faith: Talks Selected from the BYU Women's Conferences [Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 1988], 17).

Is that not exactly what he has done? Hasn't he tried to discourage and distract us in every conceivable way? Doesn't he try to block our understanding of how spiritually sensitive our natures are, how anxious and willing the Lord is to speak to us, and how vital we are to the plan and purposes of the Lord? Satan wants us neutralized, because he knows that the influence of a righteous woman can span generations. Sister Sheri Dew, BYU Women's Conference - 1998

1st Anniversary!!!

Tomorrow is our anniversary! I can't believe it has been a year since we got married and almost two years since we met. Hopefully next year we will be in the middle of completing Dave's visa application. I told Dave we should write about our first year. So here is my version:

• I've been homesick since July and Dave is really sweet and offers to send me home for a visit, but really I don't want to go back without Dave and I want it to be permanent.
• Dave gets sick frequently, it's kinda fun to take care of him.
• Dave is tooooo nice and offers to help people all the time at the expense of his sleeping. (He works at night and sleeps during the day.) So there are a lot of times where I have to make sure he stays in bed and sleeps and says no to people.
• Dave is really funny. I started a twitter account to write all the goofy stuff he says. The other day he asked me if the outside of my eyebrow was fighting with the inside of my eyebrow and the middle is the peacekeeper. Another is he asks me if I want to shave my arm hair. I could keep going, but I would be here a while, so follow us on twitter @NewlywedSayings.
• It was Dave's idea for us not to watch tv on Sundays. I thought it would be hard for him not watching his precious English football, but I like it. It keeps a peaceful vibe in the flat all day after church.
• We have a habit of saying a prayer and kissing before someone leaves the house.
• We try to read scriptures together, but it's hard with Dave's schedule.
• Dave is still the YM President at church, but I am now a Sunday School teacher for the new member class.
• Dave was transferred to a different department at work, he likes his new job more than the old job.
• In-laws. I think it's from a Disney movie, "If you can't say something nice don't say anything at all." That is how I would describe the MIL. However, my family is awesome to Dave. It's interesting to have such a drastic difference in families. Now you know why I want to move back to Utah.
• Since we are both in our late 30's it's been interesting to see how we approach and resolve challenges because we have been on our own for so long.
• Don't tell Dave things when he looks like he is awake even though he really is asleep because he won't remember them unless you put it in his phone calender.
• Dave is always telling me I'm beautiful, but he is the one that is awesome!

Birthdays

It's my brother's birthday!

This has gotta be from about 197?

(My Uncle Don fixed the fading colors)

This was my Jensen Grandparent's backyard.

My Uncle Geoff took this picture at a family party.

references

As part of a PhD you usually have to do a literature review. A literature review is finding all the published research that has ever been done on your topic and write about them. I chose to do mine on DanceSport research in general instead of on neck injuries. I did not include research that is being done on Parkinson's patients to help with their motor skills because they are not competitive dancers, even though my Grandpa Jensen died of Parkinson's so I am glad someone is doing research in that field. I submitted my literature review to the Medical Problems of Performing Arts journal, but they decided since there are only 43 articles to have me change it to a Bibliography Review. I'm only guessing how to convert it, but I think it is because there is such a small number of articles. Normally during a literature review you have over 100. People have been asking for my literature review sources, especially on academia.edu, so here is the list. However, 5 of the articles are in Italian and German, so I did not include them in my analysis.

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2. Bria S, Bianco M, Galvani C, Palmieri V, Zeppilli P, Faina M. Physiological Characteristics of Elite Sport-Dancers. Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness 2011;51:194-203.
3. Chren M, Strešková E. The Efficiency of Fitness Preparation For Sport Performance in Latin Dances. In: 5th International Scientific Conference on Kinesiology. Zagreb, Croatia; 2008:434-6.
4. DallaVedova D, Besi M, Cacciari D, Bria S, Faina M. Un Approccio Biomechanico Di Tipo Cinematico Allo Studio Della Danza Sportiva. Medicina Dello Sport 2006;59:375-86.
5. Faina M, Bria S, Scarpellini E, Gianfelici A, Felici F. The energy cost of modern ballroom dancing. In: 48th Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine. Baltimore, Maryland, USA: Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 2001:S87
6. Faina M, Bria S, Simonetto L. La Danza Sportiva. Medicina Dello Sport 2005;58:137-50.
7. Huang SY, Hogg J, Zandieh S, Bostwick SB. A Ballroom Dance Classroom Program Promotes Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity in Elementary School Children. American Journal of Health Promotion 2012;26:160-5.
8. Jensen K, Jorgensen S, Johansen L. Heart Rate and Blood Lactate Concentration during Ballroom Dancing. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 2002;34 Supplement 1:34.
9. Kļonova A, Kļonovs J, Giovanardi A, Cicchella A. Smart Motion Capture System Measuring Movements of Professional Standard Sports Dancers in Promenade Position. LASE Journal of Sport Science 2011;2:26-32.
10. Kostić R, Zagorc M, Uzunović S. Prediction of Success in Sports Dancing Based on Morphological Characteristics and Functional Capabilities. Acta Universitatis Palackianae Olomucensis Gymnica 2004;34:59-64.
11. Lukić A, Bijelić S, Zagorc M, Zuhrić-Šebić L. The Importance of Strength in Sport Dance Performance Technique. SportLogia 2011;7:61-7.
12. Magnussen RA, Mallon WJ, Willems WJ, Moorman CT. Long-term activity restrictions after shoulder arthroplasty: an international survey of experienced shoulder surgeons. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery 2011;20:281-9.
13. Massidda M, Cugusi L, Ibba M, Tradori I, Calò C-M. Energy Expenditure during Competitive Latin American Dancing Simulation. Medical Problems of Performing Artists 2011;26:206-10.
14. Miletić A, Kostić R, Bozanić A, Miletić Đ. Pain Status Monitoring in Adolescent Dancers. Medical Problems of Performing Artists 2009;24:119-23.
15. Miletić A, Kostić R, Miletić Đ. Pain Prevalence Among Competitive International Dancers. International Journal of Athletic Therapy & Training 2011;16:13-6.
16. Miletić A, Miletić Đ, Maleš B. Morphological Differences and Pain Status Monitoring in Dance Training. Facta Universitatis Physical Education and Sport 2008;6:159-68.
17. Nieminen P, Varstala V. Finnish Dancers' Attitudes toward Folk, Competitive Ballroom, Ballet, and Modern Dance. Dance Research Journal 1999;31:63-79
18. Nieminen P. Motives for dancing among Finnish folk dancers, competitive ballroom dancers, ballet dancers and modern dancers. European Journal of Physical Education 1998;3:22-34
19. Nieminen P. Participation profiles and socialisation into dance among non-professional dancers. Sport, Education & Society 1997;2:221-34
20. Nuttall R, Thomas K. Dance Injuries: their frequency, treatment, and prevention in a collegiate dance medicine and training facility. In: Solomon R, Solomon J, eds. 14th Annual Meeting of the International Association for Dance Medicine and Science October 15-17, 2004. San Francisco, California, USA; 2004:198-201.
21. Ponorac N, Rašeta N, Radovanović D, Matavulj A, Popadić-Gaćeša J. Bone Metabolism Markers in Sportswomen with Menstrual Cycle Dysfunction. Journal of Medical Biochemistry 2011;30:135-40.
22. Raymond J, Sajid I, Parkinson L, Gruzelier J. Biofeedback and dance performance: a preliminary investigation. Applied Psychophysiology And Biofeedback 2005;30:64-73.
23. Rohleder N, Beulen S, Chen E, Wolf J, Kirschbaum C. Stress on the dance floor: the cortisol stress response to social-evaluative threat in competitive ballroom dancers. Personality And Social Psychology Bulletin 2007;33:69-84.
24. Sekulić D, Kostić R, Miletić Đ. Substance use in dance sport. Medical Problems of Performing Artists 2008;23:66-71.
25. Sekulić D, Kostić R, Rodek J, Damjanović V, Ostojić Z. Religiousness as a protective factor for substance use in dance sport. Journal of Religion and Health 2009;48 269-77.
26. Steltenpohl D, Winkler G. Nutritional situation of German top ballroom dancers. Ernahrungs-Umschau 2003;50:137-41.
27. Strahler J, Berndt C, Kirschbaum C, Rohleder N. Aging diurnal rhythms and chronic stress: Distinct alteration of diurnal rhythmicity of salivary amylase and cortisol. Biological Psychology 2010;84: 248-56.
28. Strešková E, Chren M. Balance Ability Level and Sport Performance in Latin-American Dances. Facta Universitatis Physical Education and Sport 2009;7:91-9.
29. Thomas KS. Functional élevè performance as it applies to heel-rises in performance-level collegiate dancers. Journal of Dance Medicine and Science 2003;7:115-20.
30. Tremayne P, Ballinger DA. Performance Enhancement for Ballroom Dancers: Psychological Perspectives. Sport Psychologist 2008;22:90.
31. Tsien C, Trepman E. Internal Rotation Knee Injury During Ballroom Dance: A Case Report. Journal of Dance Medicine and Science 2001;5:82-6.
32. Tsung PA, Mulford GJ. Ballroom dancing and cervical radiculopathy: A case report. Archives Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation 1998;79:1306-8.
33. Ušpurienė AB, Čepulėnas A. Changes in Athletic Fitness of Junior Sports Dancers During a Ten-Month Training Cycle. UGDYMAS KÜNO KULTÜRA SPORTAS 2011;82:52-61.
34. Uzunović S, Kostić R, Miletić Đ. Motor Status of Competitive Young Sport Dancers – Gender Differences. Acta Kinesiologica 2009;3:83-8.
35. Uzunović S, Kostić R. A Study of Success in Latin American Sport Dancing. Facta Universitatis Physical Education and Sport 2005;3:23-35.
36. Uzunović S. The Transformation of Strength, Speed and Coordination Under the Influence of Sport Dancing. Facta Universitatis Physical Education and Sport 2008;6:135-46.
37. Vivarelli C, Chiarandini G, Zadro I, Antonutto G, Tuniz D. Estimated energy expenditure in elderly subjects during ballroom dancing. Medicina Dello Sport 2008;61:429-42.
38. vonFreye E, Mergenthaler K. Response of blood sugar, electrolytes, and osmolality in ballroom dancers. Deutsche Zeitschrift fuer Sportmedizin 1983;34:61-3.
39. vonTraut PH, Heck H, Hollmann W. On circulatory stress in competitive ballroom dances during training and in competition. Sportarzt und Sportmedizin 1976;27 31-6;8.
40. Wanke E. Shall We Dance? Physiological Profile and Injury Prevention of Elite Formation Dancers. In: 10th Annual Meeting of the International Association for Dance Medicine and Science. Miami, Florida, USA: Journal of Dance Medicine and Science; 2000:137.
41. Zagorc M, Karpljuk D, Friedl M. Analysis of Functional Loads in Top Sports Dancers. In: 2nd International Scientific Conference Kinesiology for 21st Century. University of Zagreb; 1999:240–3.
42. Zaletel P, Vučkovič G, James N, Rebula A, Zagorc M. Analysis of physical demands of ballroom dancers in tango and quickstep using the tracking system SAGIT. In: Hughes M, Dancs H, Nagyváradi K, et al., eds. Research Methods and Performance Analysis: University of West Hungary; 2010:257-65.
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PB Christina Mattson

Warning: This might not be my 3rd Great Grandmother Christina Elizabeth Anderson Mattson Bohman. The Christina I am related to was born 11 September 1830 in Solby, Sweden and is the daughter of Mattias and Elizabeth Anderson. One thing to remember is that in Scandinavian countries the children's last names are based on their Father's first name. So Christina's last name would really be Matsdotter or some variation thereof before she was married. In Sweden and Norway they did -son and in Denmark they did -sen. [Yes the handwriting is very light and I can barely read it] However, the name on this blessing is Christinna E. Greenburg (or Greenbury) daughter of Mathas and Elizabeth Anderson born 1831 Sweden. It did take place in Salt Lake 1862, so I am thinking she was a polygamous wife before she married Alfred Bohman? Christina and Alfred didn't marry until 1864 in SLC. I don't even know where to start to find out if she is my ancestor Christina. Check LDS Church marriage records? If she was a polygamous wife there wouldn't be a civil record. Dave and I were at the London Temple on Friday and I asked the records office about this and they said I would have to go to the LDS Records Office in SLC to find this out. So either I have to wait until next year when I graduate to get this info or one of my relatives in Utah could do it for me! Wink, wink! ;)

PB Thomas Spackman

This is a copy of Thomas Spackman's PB. He is the husband of Sarah Ann Criddle Spackman. The story my Mother told me is that Thomas' Father (also called Thomas) left his wife and daughter in a mental institution in London, England and took his sons to New York. The family story says that Thomas left for the Gold Rush in California and stopped in Salt Lake for supplies and never continued his journey because he met and married Sarah Ann. I am starting to doubt the story since Sarah Ann didn't make it to Utah until after 1862 and the California Gold Rush was in 1849 when Thomas was 10 years old.

Anyway, the PB took place in 1909 two years before he died and in Stirling. I was surprised at this because I did not think Thomas went to Alberta. Some of his children (including William Henry my 2nd Great Grandfather) took their families and went to farm in Southern Alberta with Charles Ora Card, but I did not think Thomas ever went even though he is not listed in the 1900 US Census.

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PB Heaps

I received my Heaps Great Grandparents PB's a while ago, but didn't have time to upload them until today since it is General Conference weekend. I got 2 PB's for Grandma Heaps, but I can't find the other one, so I am only posting one. However, both of them were almost exactly the same in wording, even though they were from two different Patriarchs and her Mother was the scribe for both. One was done while she was a teenager and the other after she was married (pictured). Grandma Clara Minerva Riddle Heaps was born in England in 8 September 1889 while her Father was a missionary for the LDS Church and her Mother accompanied him. Her parents were the first generation born in Utah, but her Riddle and Berry Grandparents were born in England and the Eastern US. Grandma Heaps died in 1984, so I do remember her. She was a little old lady who would forget my name.

L-R Grandma Riding, me, Grandma Heaps, my Dad, my brother,

circa early 80's

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The unique thing in this blessing compared to my other ancestors is that it says she will be a missionary. "...your calling to preach the gospel to your relatives and friends and all that will listen to your words whether at home or abroad and your time will be required of you for some years to labor among the children of Zion preaching the gospel to them and setting a good example before them..." The interesting thing is that she never served a full-time mission like I did to South Africa.

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Joseph Henry Heaps was born 27 May 1886 in Escalante, Utah and he died in 1968. Clara was his second wife. His first wife, Alice Gates, died in 1908 giving birth to their third child (the baby died a couple months later) and Grandpa Heaps married Grandma in 1910. Grandpa received his PB in 1900, four years before his first marriage. I don't know much about him, but I do remember from going to family reunions in the 1980's a feeling that he still had an influence over family relationships and decisions even though he had been gone for a while.

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Fog

It was foggy the other morning. I thought it was pretty. This is our view from the Living Room. The city is almost done making the Arboretum pretty, so that is why you see the fence.

Pilot Study Research

Before you can actually perform research you have to do a pilot study. It's usually to make sure all the equipment works the way you want it too. About a month ago I did my pilot study for my Viennese Waltz (VW) project and here are some pictures of what I did.

I am video taping ballroom dancers to find out the velocity of the VW while dancing to see if it is a potential cause of this neck injury I am studying. BTW, we have officially decided to name it Hyperextension Neck Injury (HNI). If you look in the bottom right corner you can see some dancers.

The less fuzzy version. This is in the Black Box Theatre in the new Performance Hub building on campus. My office is two floors up. It's a tall building.

You can see Dave came to bring me food and help me out. He really wanted to push all the shiny buttons on the control panel.

I plan on doing this data collecting in June and July.

I just remembered...

...to put batteries in the camera and found this picture of some Christmas presents I got from my Mom. Have you seen 17 Miracles? It's a movie about the Martin and Willie Handcart Companies. I had ancestors that lived through it. Warning: You will cry, A LOT!