Former BYU coach Roger Reid facing challenge of his life – Deseret News
Looks like he might need our prayers.
He was a good coach and is a good man. Hope he recovers and can resume caring for his wife.
He had an outstanding record as a coach until his last two seasons. I think he had difficulty recruiting and couldn’t real in some of the top LDS players and it caught up to him. He was outstanding teaching fundamentals and was a very good game day coach and got the best from the talent he was able to recruit.
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Wow! Life just isn’t fair is it. The guy is doing everything he can to be a good person and do the right thing and this is what he gets.
It makes no sense at all.
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Absolutely no fairness in the world. We live in a fallen world. Things started to become unfair at the dawn of recorded human history with the fall of man. In the end the atonement will make things fair. That’s really the only solution.
Everything has it’s opposites. And, because we are members of the true Church, doesn’t mean we don’t see adversities. When they happen, we step in as the Savior would and help those as those who have helped the Reid’s so far. It’s not about fairness. We accepted this in the Pre-mortal life. So, it’s completely fair. We need to be prepared as well as possible for adversities as they will happen in various ways and many times, unexpectedly.
It’s not fair in the eyes of the world. Some
People tend to think that if you do the right things you will be given an easy path. Doesn’t work that way. It is fair if you understand the plan of salvation.
Elder Anderson talk last October- great comfort and counsel in those really tough times
I understand and agree with everything you all are saying.
How many of us will have an eternal companion that doesn’t have the reason or ability make rational decisions… run us down with a golf cart, or anything for that matter.
You have to admit that this one is about as bizarre as it gets.
I remember you mentioning that you care for your father with his health challenges. I can relate, as I cared for my mother for five years before her passing. I think that is why I respect you so much Jim, you “do the things” that a lot of other people only talk about doing.
I always admired Reed as a coach and considered him one of the finest at BYU. However, witnessing his dedication to his wife as she battles dementia has given me a newfound respect for him. His selfless service is truly inspiring and stands as a shining example for everyone to follow.
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Thank you Floyd.
As a side note, my dad passed away two months ago.
I was also in SLC area earlier this month as my son was at the Huntsman Cancer Institute for a surgery two weeks ago. I was happy to be in a place that is good at what they do and a doctor/surgeon that is the same.
Anyhow, I appreciate the comments.
Sorry to hear that, my condolences to you and your family.
My middle daughter is a Clinical Trial Monitor for Huntsman Cancer Institute. It amazes me just how much research they do to find cures for cancer of all types.
A fascinating anecdote about Jon Huntsman Sr. comes to mind—he once spoke at a Stake Conference I attended. I can’t quite recall the reason for his visit, but as you may know, his father-in-law was Apostle David B. Haight.
During his talk, he reflected on the wealth he had accumulated and shared how he felt a profound responsibility to give back to those in need.
One of the more unexpected revelations was when he mentioned that, aside from his special needs child, his other children would not inherit his fortune. Instead, he ensured they had the opportunity to succeed by funding their college education. The majority of his estate, he explained, was designated for the Huntsman Cancer Institute.
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Condolences on your dad’s passing.
My dad and mom passed away a number of years ago and miss them tons. What Peace we can receive knowing we will see them again.
As I told my wife driving out to his funeral- lived to 90, so my sadness was tempered with “ what a great run he had”. Thanks for the genes!
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David B Haight was an avid fly fisherman. Fished with him a few times
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