AMERICA!

 Happy Birthday, America!

Recently, some college students were asked how they feel about being an American.

Several of them responded saying, "I am embarrassed to be an American."  

I found this reprehensible and disgusting.  So, why not move to North Korea?  

I feel exactly the opposite.  I know that America has problems, but I LOVE AMERICA!

I am so grateful to have been born here and absolutely LOVE America and what it stands for.  I'm proud to salute the flag, and honor it.

Oh, I'm so grateful for AMERICA!  Land of the Free and Home of the Brave!

KRISTI is ALIVE!

Semi-truck headed right for her in her lane.

She quickly swerves to avoid head-on collision.

Hits a rock in front, then back tire.

So grateful for her fast thinking.

Grateful only the tires were damaged.

But, mostly GRATEFUL SHE IS ALIVE!

Thank you, Heavenly Father, for that narrow escape.

TWO of the CUTEST GREAT Grandkids!

 

Olivia and Evan in their new 4th of July shirts!  Aren't they just the CUTEST!  They have such great parents who are teaching them the Gospel.  I hope they also teach them how great America is!

I am so thankful for them!

Companionship

 I'm so grateful that Allen is still alive.  

I'm so grateful that we still can do things together and enjoy each other's company.

I'm so thankful that neither of us is alone.

It is so comfortable to be with someone who knows you, appreciates you, cares for you.  Even if there are little squabbles at times....it's just so GOOD to have someone by your side.

And, I am so grateful.

The Book of Mormon

 I can't say it enough.

I love the Book of Mormon.

I listen or read every day.  There are sections that absolutely THRILL me.  

Many times, as I'm reading, I am struck with the NEWNESS - discovering that I don't remembering hearing that before.

Sometimes, it's like reading an entire new section. 

It's just so inspiring to me.  The book is filled with wisdom and testimony of the Saviour.

What a blessing to have been born in the church and to have this magnificent book to read.

Safe Return From a LONG TRIP....

 ...with lots of driving.

We had no mishaps, bad events, etc.

We both felt blessed to arrive home in safety.

Thank you, dear Heavenly Father.

HEALTH!

 I'm not at 100%, but what I'm still feeling is GRATEFUL!

Man, so much sickness, so many people not feeling well, so many struggles with health.

So, at this point, I'm still going along and I am VERY GRATEFUL!