Hello Guys and Gals,
Here we go into our second newsletter. We are hoping that all of you will be able to get in the good word, and that you will have had a wonderful month full of excitement and fun and good adventures....We will start off with dad giving us a good word or thought...I think it only fair that our spouses get a chance to express some thoughts too...so here we go with our thought for the month....enjoy.
Faith vs Worry. To be free from anxiety, which is a mild form of fear, is a condition greatly desired by all. Worry probably causes more suffering than comes from physical ailments and sin combined. Worry produces headache, indigestion, irritability and sleepless nights. Jesus was aware of this when he said, “peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you, not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled neither let it be afraid. (John14:27)
Few people reach the goals they set for themselves. Many seek for riches or positions of honor and trust. Failing, they lose confidence in themselves and become very unhappy and disappointed. In the Sermon on the Mount when Jesus advised the people to seek first the Kingdom of god and its righteousness and all other things would be added. I don’t think He meant that we should devote all our time to the mechanics of Church service. It may mean that if we live the good life of love and service to others, If we share with our fellow beings, peace and joy and contentment will be such that our physical needs will be small and material wealth of little importance. We can enjoy the simple things of life, such as association with friends and relatives and mutual helpfulness which binds people together in supporting love and affection.
Now for the news portion about our comings and goings. As you know, I have finally gotten through to your father/grandfather that he is better off getting up at 6:30am in the mornings and going to the gym with me. Well, the good news is that he has a muscle...yes, he has finally worked up a muscle. You can feel it if you get the chance to touch it! Wow! To say the least it has been a good month for him. He gripes about going and looks for every excuse to stay in bed, but, in the end he arises and comes along with us. What a guy!!! I on the other hand, have made the 100 mile swim, YAHOOOOO!!...that of course is done in laps and over a period of time. I am now into my next 50 miles by having done 4 miles so far. With more miles to come!!
Oh yesssss! With the weather warming up,Dad has been able to get in a few golf games so far this early spring. This of course is what keeps the old body really in good shape...that and a case of Pepsi. I have finished three queen sized quilts and am starting on the fourth...also I have been working out in the yard....raking up leaves and winter garbage. It is starting to shape up around here slow but sure. Dad has trimmed the fruit trees and as soon as April comes, we will start working on the garden soil and around the different flower beds...that is if I can survive all of this work. It tires me out just thinking about it. Oh well, its a dirty job but someone has to do it. I do love working out there in the yard as I deem it as therapy and solace of mind time. We are still working on Saturdays at the temple. No, we do not have word yet from the higher ups as to when the temple will close for fixing up. It will be quite a project when they do start it and will look quite different when it is finished. Not sure what they will do with all of the temple workers yet. I know dad would like to just call it quits as he is not to happy with his parkinsons problem. He is stressed when the shakes start up while he is serving there. Anyhow, it will be fun to go to the many other temples around and use them. It would be so fun to see how many we could actually get to go into. We plan on going through a few in California when we are out there for the Benincosa Reunion. Jo, Barb and I have been trying to put that together so that we have 3 days of activities and then everyone can go and see and do what all they want to on their own. I have managed to run all of this bit of news together with no stops in between. Just want to wish some Happy Birthday Wishes to Gabe and Brad. Also happiness and congratulations to Clara and KC on the up coming birth of a new little one. Now I need to close this "short" note. Love to all of you today and always. Be good, and remember who you are and what you are and then act accordingly. Stay close to God, you will find greater strength in everyday living....... Hugs Mom/Grandma and Dad/grandpa
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