May 2009 was one of the best 30 days that
I can remember. Mom and I had a great week
end in Salt Lake City for her to celebrate Diane's,
Marilyn's and her birthday. We had a great visit
with Michael and Venesa and we saw their new
apartment. They are getting a very good start.
I played 2 rounds of Golf and we had dinner with
Craig and Barabra. Mom had a surprise birthday
party for me with several friends from the ward.
Yes we had a cake with 59 candles - all burning
at the same time. We had a visit from Reed,
Summer, Dallin and Avery. Paula and Katherine
were in Las Vegas the last weekend in May just
to hang out. We had a great time. I traveled to
Boise the day after my birthday - Memorial Day -
and had another birthday party with Becka and
Andrew. So, thank you so much to all of you for
helping to make my 59th Birthday a very special
occation. I enjoyed all the best wishes, gifts and
webcasts that we had. I love you all so much and
I am very greatful that we are working so hard at
keeping in touch.
Spirit Thought:
William James, over a century ago, said, "The
greatest discovery of this generation is that a
human being can alter their life by altering their
attitude." I believe this will all my heart, and over
the years my life has been atlered countless times.
What most people fail to realize is that your
attitude not only impacts the happiness and
success of all the people around you, your
family, your friends, and your peers at work.
Attitudes truly are contagious, and from time
to time we need to ask the ourselves....
"is mine worth catching?"
There is no way to overstate the importance
of a positive attitude in your life. However, no
one can underestimate the difficulty in
maintaining it. It's not easy, and it is a very
personal thing, but it can be done.
How many times do you hear me say that
I will never admit that I am old? I truely believe
that your body produces what your mind
tells it to.
Please review these ideas and the following
Scripture with your families in June.
2 Nephi 2:27. "All things are given them
which are expedient unto man."
Think that Lehi was telling Jacob that
he was in control of his mind, thoughts
and attitudes. Lehi then instructs Jacob
on choosing "Liberty and Eternal Life
through the Great Mediator of all Men,
instead of Captivity and Death by
listening to the Devil."
This is the great quest in all of our lives
everyday.
WHAT DO YOU CHOSE TODAY??
I hope you all chose to look for the good
in all people and all things until you find
it and chose Liberty and Eternal Life.
I love you all - Dad - Gramps!!!
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