Glenl Again

Last time I posted on this blog, I highlighted a soul I would like to highlight again because it turns out I did not even know the full extent of his glory at that time!

Yes, he did get me the most wonderful job in the world, which was the original motivation for spotlightation, but little did I know all that lay behind the then unknown character of Glenl Wear.

He is

a tender man. He always makes sure that everyone respects me and refers to me as a "young woman" or "young lady" and not just a "girl." Doesn't seem like too big of a deal, and I would not even think of it if it didn't happen, but since it does, I notice.

a hard worker. Glenl has been working for Grounds for YEARS and is prompt and complete with his assignments. I've seen pictures of him when he was a crew member and he just worked hard.

a submissive employee. He is quick to respond to his boss's call, but does so in a way that shows he is confident and demands respect. All the while, he is willing to submit to whatever anyone asks of him. He even holds down the office for little old me while I do the mail run, which could really go without being done, but I like to get outside for a minute and he gives me that opportunity.

a knowledgeable landscaper. Seriously, this guy knows his stuff.

an easy-going guy. He is always ready for a conversation and willing to listen and tell a story. There are few who can fill either role well, but he definitely excels in both, and with good balance.

a complimentary gentleman. I don't think I've ever had so many names of endearment by just existing. I would not really think first to call someone like me "beautiful" or "little lady" or "my girl," but Glenl does it in such a fatherly way, i feel endeared. And speaking of fathers...

a patient father. He has children everywhere from golden righteous and successful to eccentric to wayward, but the love he has for them is clearly evident in the stories he tells and the way he interacts with them. He is just patient, in the eternal and temporal sense. Ben is taking a little longer to come pick him up at the office, and he is happy to just sit and chat. Jarrett struggled for awhile, but his love never faltered.

a caring husband. His wife Merilee had cancer at one point, but I've known few husbands to speak so tenderly of their wife, and I know he offered her the greatest amount of care and love and continues to do so even though the worst of it is over.

a dear friend. He has a pure friendly relationship with many of the people with whom he works and the students on his crew are always excited and happy to associate with him.

a charitable soul. "Krista, (young lady) be sure to come to the football game and go to the Grounds office. Here is a hand drawn map. Call me if you get lost. We'll feed you dinner. We'll give you hot chocolate. Here are ponchos for you and your roommates. Bring them too."

a righteous saint. Glenl was my bishopbric guy and he has a strong testimony of the gospel, but the best part about Glenl's testimony is you would not even have to be in his ward or hear him speak to know he knows it. Because that's how he lives.

a soul. On definitely worth spotlighting. Twice.