the ? (Last) days

Today we learn that we are additionally at war with Gadaffy. And the
Japanese Earthquake is still fresh in our minds. We are out of money -
yet the government does not seem to be aware that we are broke...
all that need to happen is that other countries discontinue to honor
our paper money, and we are like England was which is that we can not
borrow from anyone anymore. Perhaps we are in the last days, as was
written the Bible. There are some saying that revelation is just an
old man's ramblings. For me, I think we are in those last days, and
I do believe in the Bible.

Yet, I also believe that if we do what we know to be true and right,
we have no need to be afraid. We will be OK. For me, ther is a GOD,
and HE has a SON, whom we call JESUS CHRIST. To follow the teachings
of those over us in the church give us, will give us the most peace,
the most comfort, the most rest. To do otherwise is to be as
"Chicken Little," running and shouting "the sky is falling."

I personally believe that we will return to our FATHER in Heaven,
and be eternal in form, and will have those of our loved ones -with
us... we will, of course, have to suffer what is needful to repent
from our earthly mistakes, if the repentance we have done isn't
enough, but that will be small price for the eternities we will have
before us. And if we can be like JESUS, and if HE asks us to do that,
then it is attainable, then we are able to do just that !

With this last in view, you and I can witness the events with more
detachment, and less stress. We can have more peace. We can go on
with our lives and do what we know we should do. Also, we are all
the sons and daughters of GOD. HE is our FATHER.

One a brighter note, this too will pass. The snow will melt, and
the Sun will come out. The warm wind will blow, and we will visit
with one another and can be happy. I feel that this will happen,
yet know that we should be busy helping and caring for one another.

On a very happy and wonderful note, I was glad to see another sole,
a great grandson come into the world. What a wonderful thing it
is to become a parent; to see a new soul enter this world; to be
able to see what creation means. All my wishes for peace and for
comfort go out to the new parents. I love my family. I love all
whom I know and will know. Some sadness comes but can be delt with
and put behind each of us.

We have so much to learn, and to experience, and to do. Let us do
it with gladness, and compassion, and love.

Todays outlook

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.

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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

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.

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.

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.....

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.