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Hi I'm Lon
I've been an engineer by profession, but my greatest work is being a father. I've authored a book on Fatherhood. I'm a Mormon.
About Me
I've been a dishwasher, a prep cook, a camp councilor, a missionary, a pineapple plantation supervisor, a Scout Master, an engineer, a financial markets analyst, a stay at home father, a home school head master, an early morning religion teacher (seminary teacher), an engineering manager for an avionics test group, and a lay minister for my congregation (Mormon Bishop). I played a key role helping America return to space after the Challenger disaster by designing and developing measurement devices to verify the space shuttle solid rocket boasters’ new joint design. However, my greatest and most rewarding challenge has been that of being the father of two wonderful sons. I recently authored and published a book about my oldest son. The title: Never a Dull Moment - A Father's Story : The Joy and Challenge of Raising an Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder Child.
Why I am a Mormon
I consider myself a truth-seeker. I am interested in knowing what is true about science, mathematics, and the world in general, and I believe that once you understand a truth, that you should live it and obey it. I have received a testimony through the Holy Ghost as a witness that Jesus Christ lives, and that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is His authorized kingdom on the earth today.
How I live my faith
When they asked me to teach my son's Primary class after going through 4 teachers in 4 months, I said yes. And I taught for 7 years. When they asked me to clean the church building, I said yes. When they asked me to be a Scoutmaster, I said yes. When they asked me to teach early morning Seminary, I said yes. When they asked me to be Bishop, I said yes. My life is dedicated to the service of God.