Today we seem to face even greater trials in life. Our government is getting more and more intrusive in all areas of life. Each of us have a certain ability to chose where, when, and what we will do...which seems to become a smaaler choice in terms of our opportunities which timely, pass.
In my childhood, everyone seemed to respect the older folks. -- Not so today, many have the attitude that the old folks have no idea what life is all about. It would seem that those we have put in government (to make our lives easier,) have converted our expectations of trust to one of their own. One of greed and pleasures, for themselves,only. Those in power want to perpetuate themselves and work for their own wealth, which seems to segway in their minds toward their beliief that they knpw more, and can better guide us, and thus they exert effort to sustain themselves in the job, and thus become the more controlling and "weathy."
They seem to want to "help us" from the moment in time we are born until the moment we take our last breath. Contrlol of all life is the goal, it would seem. Perhaps they each do not think in these terms - perhaps they relly think that they know best, better in fact than we know. And that their ideas and ways are so much better that by setting goals, and limits, we will not have to think just accept, without input. This loses our power to act, for ourselves, and makes us robots or slaves. Life is ours not that of outhers.
I truly believe we are going into a time when each of us must be more self reliant, with reserves if we have them, set up to sustain us when the controls that are being put in place, prevent any indepent action.
In the past few weeks, the controll over food and other sundaries, has become the provence of Government. Using the supposition that there was a need to prevent impurities and other addities in food, and to protect the consumer, those in govenment have begun to use control over the production and supply of some foods, and they eye all food and drugs.
There has always been a distrust of too much government. This distrust has not abated, but by cleaver use of words, and regulations, we seem to be led (some of us blindfolded) down the garden path into becoming robots or servants. Life was not meant to be such. We each are in our own right, independent, intellegent (opps- some of you may questuion the 'Intellegent') people.
Please express yourself in regard to this post,- put your comments to it on my blogg.
Friday, December 10, 2010
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Great People
When I was born, another good friend was also born. I met him when I was a part of the Army in the Korean times....That was great, but we both married our wives on the same day, (23 July 1960) His wife is named Anne, my wife is Ann. We both were blessed with 7 children- there the duplication is a bit off, as the girl/boy numbers are different.... We have corresponded from time to time, and my friend came to our Washington home for a visit in the late 70's or early 80's.
Now we both celebrated our 50th wedding anniverary. Now that we are getting more mature, I for one will redeadicate myself to keeping our frendship. I guess I was not so dillegent in the past. I repent of that error. Recently, My friend sent me three pictures of his fun filled celebration, and I counted about 50 or so on one. That is about the number of our family, too. And both families are growing.
When GOD blesses us, we should be thankfull, and pass the blessing on... We, Ann and I, intend to volunteer at the Skagitt Valley Hospital as helpers in this next year. Also, I want to see if the Sheriff can use my services also... after all, we are all in this same boat.. called Earth. It may not seem fun at times, but our FATHER has given us his word that our time will have been well spent.
If you have a great friend, do as I intend - spend time with the fostering of the friendship . . don't let it fade. I almost did, and I would have been sorry at some time to come.
Have you noticed that we as a nation have begun to forget why we are here, and where
we are going (and what we are suppossed to do) - all to our error and loss. Let us pledge
to be more spiritual, and trusting in GOD, and HIS SON, JESUS CHRIST, our Savior.
More later. I love you all... Gdad
Now we both celebrated our 50th wedding anniverary. Now that we are getting more mature, I for one will redeadicate myself to keeping our frendship. I guess I was not so dillegent in the past. I repent of that error. Recently, My friend sent me three pictures of his fun filled celebration, and I counted about 50 or so on one. That is about the number of our family, too. And both families are growing.
When GOD blesses us, we should be thankfull, and pass the blessing on... We, Ann and I, intend to volunteer at the Skagitt Valley Hospital as helpers in this next year. Also, I want to see if the Sheriff can use my services also... after all, we are all in this same boat.. called Earth. It may not seem fun at times, but our FATHER has given us his word that our time will have been well spent.
If you have a great friend, do as I intend - spend time with the fostering of the friendship . . don't let it fade. I almost did, and I would have been sorry at some time to come.
Have you noticed that we as a nation have begun to forget why we are here, and where
we are going (and what we are suppossed to do) - all to our error and loss. Let us pledge
to be more spiritual, and trusting in GOD, and HIS SON, JESUS CHRIST, our Savior.
More later. I love you all... Gdad
Monday, November 22, 2010
2010 snow
It began in the night. First a few white flakes, and then it resembled rain, except that it was little white specks. At first the specks turned to water,
and then after a bit, the white began to thicken on the ground. Now, everything is white, and we have about 1/4 inch covering most of
the area .
What a miracle, we have steam to harness, then liquid to drink, and slush (if clean) to eat, and finally, we have drifts to stop us from travel, or bury us where we are. In past times, the later (being buried) could cause us to depart the earth, but seldon now, except in remote areas, or when we are not prepared. Then too, our bodies contain a high percentage of water in our fisical makeup.
and then after a bit, the white began to thicken on the ground. Now, everything is white, and we have about 1/4 inch covering most of
the area .
What a miracle, we have steam to harness, then liquid to drink, and slush (if clean) to eat, and finally, we have drifts to stop us from travel, or bury us where we are. In past times, the later (being buried) could cause us to depart the earth, but seldon now, except in remote areas, or when we are not prepared. Then too, our bodies contain a high percentage of water in our fisical makeup.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Hello,
Well this year is going out like a bang. We just got the Skousen Book that the
President of the Church asked Cleon to delay in publishing back in the 1990's.
Cleon was a Religion Teacher at BYU when I was there in the 1950's. He gave us
some of our devotionals. He felt that the Birch Society may be a good thing,
but later changed his mind. Back to the new (1994 UNFINISHED BOOK) iT'S
title is - 'The Cleansing of America for the Comming of Jesus Christ'
I learned by google that Glenn Beck was very taken by Cleon and his work.
and is using Cleon's thinking as a basis for his presentations.
Did you know that Cleon was an FBI agent? And he was so well educated that
he was part of the group that was our "thinktank" in the earlier years of
this country - until he got fed up with the people whom were getting into the
public feeding bin, and sticking there like a burr on the back of our people
then he was not so welcome, and he was attacked by many - until he went
back to Utah and Taught, and wrote books. His thinking is still considered the
leading light for future civilization. I Suggest each of you go get his book at
the LSD Book Store. Fork out the $20 (or so)and read it.
We are safe if we do what is right, and follow the instructions that our
Savior set forth for us. This country will come out right - and we can too.
Fox news in my mind is the straight shooting avenue for us to get the truth.
Is the very rich man, the antichrist? don't know but suspect it.
Back to Beck, he called it when a week ago he suggested that the food costs
would go up and that is the way the government will use to devaluate the
dollar.... Get your 1 year or 2 year storage as soon as possible....that is
a must. Get out of debt if you can. Live more in line with Church teachings
if you are not there already. And, turn on channel FOX News.if you can see
what is comming, your fear is partly gone.
These ARE the last days and we have the rear privelege to see what happenz
and some of us will live through it- What a great time to be on the earth.
Well this year is going out like a bang. We just got the Skousen Book that the
President of the Church asked Cleon to delay in publishing back in the 1990's.
Cleon was a Religion Teacher at BYU when I was there in the 1950's. He gave us
some of our devotionals. He felt that the Birch Society may be a good thing,
but later changed his mind. Back to the new (1994 UNFINISHED BOOK) iT'S
title is - 'The Cleansing of America for the Comming of Jesus Christ'
I learned by google that Glenn Beck was very taken by Cleon and his work.
and is using Cleon's thinking as a basis for his presentations.
Did you know that Cleon was an FBI agent? And he was so well educated that
he was part of the group that was our "thinktank" in the earlier years of
this country - until he got fed up with the people whom were getting into the
public feeding bin, and sticking there like a burr on the back of our people
then he was not so welcome, and he was attacked by many - until he went
back to Utah and Taught, and wrote books. His thinking is still considered the
leading light for future civilization. I Suggest each of you go get his book at
the LSD Book Store. Fork out the $20 (or so)and read it.
We are safe if we do what is right, and follow the instructions that our
Savior set forth for us. This country will come out right - and we can too.
Fox news in my mind is the straight shooting avenue for us to get the truth.
Is the very rich man, the antichrist? don't know but suspect it.
Back to Beck, he called it when a week ago he suggested that the food costs
would go up and that is the way the government will use to devaluate the
dollar.... Get your 1 year or 2 year storage as soon as possible....that is
a must. Get out of debt if you can. Live more in line with Church teachings
if you are not there already. And, turn on channel FOX News.if you can see
what is comming, your fear is partly gone.
These ARE the last days and we have the rear privelege to see what happenz
and some of us will live through it- What a great time to be on the earth.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Wow
Looking back over the last 50 years of marriage gives me a feeling that
GOD has blessed me very greatly. First HE put me near Her, and then HE
let me know what heaven could be if She was with me. Ann keeps me in my
place, and helps me to live a better life. Then we added another seven
to our family...Wow, And each new life, added depth and strength to our
living. To each of my strong children, I will ever be indebted. They
are each endowed with qualities that make them so wonderful and great.
Now we find ourselves very busy just in keeping up with them. Most of
our almost 30 grandchildren are close by, and the widening sphere of our
family now covers the northern half of the United States from Washington
to the great lakes. One,was in the south west,but is now with us in our
north west.
Life is great. And we have the thought that we will have another great
grandchild before the year is out,to add to the 5 boys that are ours.
I never in my wildest dreams thought we would be the progeniters of 50
plus individuals. And that is why I say WOW...
Now, today with the prospect of our country going through a Tramatic time
we are happy that our kids are well grounded on being helpful and kind.
We have 12 Eagles and 1 3rd degree black belt...shich accounts for the oldest
13 boys.... and then the Girls are quite as well prepared and qualified to
lead great lives. The thought that even our two oldest daughters will be
finished with college degrees soon, leads us to believe we had help from the
heavens to accomplish such a wonderful life.
And, we have had a great circle of friends both in our Church and in our
neigborhoood areas... too add to the families we grew up in, wow, what a
ride we are having here on this earth..... I truly hope that you too can
look at what you are doing and what and whom you have, that you have the same
good feeling.. We love all of you, and that is the key.
So long for another 3 months.....
GOD has blessed me very greatly. First HE put me near Her, and then HE
let me know what heaven could be if She was with me. Ann keeps me in my
place, and helps me to live a better life. Then we added another seven
to our family...Wow, And each new life, added depth and strength to our
living. To each of my strong children, I will ever be indebted. They
are each endowed with qualities that make them so wonderful and great.
Now we find ourselves very busy just in keeping up with them. Most of
our almost 30 grandchildren are close by, and the widening sphere of our
family now covers the northern half of the United States from Washington
to the great lakes. One,was in the south west,but is now with us in our
north west.
Life is great. And we have the thought that we will have another great
grandchild before the year is out,to add to the 5 boys that are ours.
I never in my wildest dreams thought we would be the progeniters of 50
plus individuals. And that is why I say WOW...
Now, today with the prospect of our country going through a Tramatic time
we are happy that our kids are well grounded on being helpful and kind.
We have 12 Eagles and 1 3rd degree black belt...shich accounts for the oldest
13 boys.... and then the Girls are quite as well prepared and qualified to
lead great lives. The thought that even our two oldest daughters will be
finished with college degrees soon, leads us to believe we had help from the
heavens to accomplish such a wonderful life.
And, we have had a great circle of friends both in our Church and in our
neigborhoood areas... too add to the families we grew up in, wow, what a
ride we are having here on this earth..... I truly hope that you too can
look at what you are doing and what and whom you have, that you have the same
good feeling.. We love all of you, and that is the key.
So long for another 3 months.....
Monday, June 28, 2010
24 MORE DAYS
Human nature being what it is, a person expects to live forever.
And to be married for a long time. My goal is to reach 100 years
old, and to be married at that time with a super wife still living.
In 25 days the milestone, "50th Anniversary" will be reached.
And, 8 days later, the completion of 3/4 of 100 years will be realized.
I believe I earned this, "right" when I was in the "herebefore",
with God, according to the book of Genesis in the Bible.
(if there was a heareafter, then I think the word herebefore is
appropriate.)
When these two milestones are passed, then I should set new ones.
Gorden B Hinkely's advice is to live life to the fullest, having fun and
enjoyment. We are to laugh a lot, and help others to enjoy their lot too.
To dispute the words of others, or to put our spin on the words and
actions of others, is not correct, and should be avoided. It is enough
just to live our own lives and not want to live other's lives too.
My Grandfather Gates used to say, lets be content to be ourself,
and let others be their own self. We must answere to our Father for
our own ideas thought, words and actions, not those of others.
We are not judged by anyone else just our onselves.
Le Tante, until another time.
And to be married for a long time. My goal is to reach 100 years
old, and to be married at that time with a super wife still living.
In 25 days the milestone, "50th Anniversary" will be reached.
And, 8 days later, the completion of 3/4 of 100 years will be realized.
I believe I earned this, "right" when I was in the "herebefore",
with God, according to the book of Genesis in the Bible.
(if there was a heareafter, then I think the word herebefore is
appropriate.)
When these two milestones are passed, then I should set new ones.
Gorden B Hinkely's advice is to live life to the fullest, having fun and
enjoyment. We are to laugh a lot, and help others to enjoy their lot too.
To dispute the words of others, or to put our spin on the words and
actions of others, is not correct, and should be avoided. It is enough
just to live our own lives and not want to live other's lives too.
My Grandfather Gates used to say, lets be content to be ourself,
and let others be their own self. We must answere to our Father for
our own ideas thought, words and actions, not those of others.
We are not judged by anyone else just our onselves.
Le Tante, until another time.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Tomorrow is cinco de may-o
Where did April go? Seems like we just got over Christmas. they, you know what they
say, when you are having fun, the times slips away quickly.(who are "they," ?)
Getting serious, we had a great time in California, even if you spend more time getting there than the time when you get there. There was no rain, but that would
be better than all the time spent on the "freeways". It was great to spend a bit of
time with my little brother, whom towers over me. And, to get to know my little sister and Doug. We liked Disney Land too. Mom would not go on the roller coaster, and if I am truth full, I did not want to go on it either. We should have gone on the
Souring over California a 2ND time. We did go on "Its a small world, after all." And
we did notice the political slant to things. In the Mr. Lincoln after the movie as
we came out there was a poster of our President, O. And at the last part of It's a Small World, there was a picture of Kennedy, and another picture of our President,O.
May is baby's birth. June is time for Doctor's procedures. July is our 50Th wedding celebration , followed by a granddaughter's wedding. Aug I get to be 76. September
Ann and I get to go somewhere,,, Oct is Halloween. November is Baby time again, and
thanksgiving, and seeing Christmas decked out early, But, more important is the
birthday and family events that make this life worthwhile. You Know, we get to learn as children, then get to do as parents, and then evaluate what we did as grandparents
and if we are lucky, we can evaluate the lessons of our children, as we see what their teaching resulted in. If we did it right, and all the Savior's instructions
are followed, then we can rest easy, and know that we (our family) are safe in GOD'S
Love. So, love one another, and be kind to all you see, or know.
A good friend of mine received a new total knee. During the surgery, it was thought
a heart attack had occurred... so all the bells and whistles were not given, and only
now is my friend able to get therapy. My friend's spouse suggested getting up and walking around...only to be met with, I did...which is stretching the truth beyond
any one's evaluation. If my friend sees this post, please, be honest.. get up out
of bed, and get walking, and doing what the therapist has taught you. And, remember,
you have another knee to replace, so quit being silly- or is that, "being a baby."
Well, the weather seems to be good enough for me to pull some weeds, that have been
encroaching on our property, dandelion's, and such.....so off I go, until next
time, I love you all. Please pray for GOD to bless Obama, so he may do something
that will help us, and not damage our world...
say, when you are having fun, the times slips away quickly.(who are "they," ?)
Getting serious, we had a great time in California, even if you spend more time getting there than the time when you get there. There was no rain, but that would
be better than all the time spent on the "freeways". It was great to spend a bit of
time with my little brother, whom towers over me. And, to get to know my little sister and Doug. We liked Disney Land too. Mom would not go on the roller coaster, and if I am truth full, I did not want to go on it either. We should have gone on the
Souring over California a 2ND time. We did go on "Its a small world, after all." And
we did notice the political slant to things. In the Mr. Lincoln after the movie as
we came out there was a poster of our President, O. And at the last part of It's a Small World, there was a picture of Kennedy, and another picture of our President,O.
May is baby's birth. June is time for Doctor's procedures. July is our 50Th wedding celebration , followed by a granddaughter's wedding. Aug I get to be 76. September
Ann and I get to go somewhere,,, Oct is Halloween. November is Baby time again, and
thanksgiving, and seeing Christmas decked out early, But, more important is the
birthday and family events that make this life worthwhile. You Know, we get to learn as children, then get to do as parents, and then evaluate what we did as grandparents
and if we are lucky, we can evaluate the lessons of our children, as we see what their teaching resulted in. If we did it right, and all the Savior's instructions
are followed, then we can rest easy, and know that we (our family) are safe in GOD'S
Love. So, love one another, and be kind to all you see, or know.
A good friend of mine received a new total knee. During the surgery, it was thought
a heart attack had occurred... so all the bells and whistles were not given, and only
now is my friend able to get therapy. My friend's spouse suggested getting up and walking around...only to be met with, I did...which is stretching the truth beyond
any one's evaluation. If my friend sees this post, please, be honest.. get up out
of bed, and get walking, and doing what the therapist has taught you. And, remember,
you have another knee to replace, so quit being silly- or is that, "being a baby."
Well, the weather seems to be good enough for me to pull some weeds, that have been
encroaching on our property, dandelion's, and such.....so off I go, until next
time, I love you all. Please pray for GOD to bless Obama, so he may do something
that will help us, and not damage our world...
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