Thoughts and stories, by Pal

As we are still in July, the pioneer month, I want to re-post some special stories from previous blogs.  Many of you who read these blogs may not have time to look back or know which stories are very special to our family.  So I will put a few back on from the past.  This story was first posted on February 13, 2014.  I had been to the St. George Temple that morning.  My thoughts were really deep and grateful for my heritage.  Each of you has a special heritage and if you don't know now what your ancestors did to bring you the life you now have, I hope you will be able to find their stories and record them for your posterity.   In the days to come in this wonderful world we live in, there will be more trials. Perhaps the stories from the past will give us each courage and faith to live the lives we are given in faithfulness and gratitude.  I hope you all have a wonderful Saturday, today, July 26, 2014.  Yesterday I know of 3 ...

This morning I again attended a Temple session, and took through the name of a woman born 400 years before me -- 1534!   I  was again was inspired by our first mother, Eve.   We know she went through heart wrenching experiences, and mourned over some of her children.  What mother has not had that experience?  I wonder if any of us realize how great of an impression our mothers have had on our lives and the way we live them?  As I was waiting for the session, I reviewed the scripture of the 2000 Helaman stripling  warriors: Alma 56: 47 and 48:  Yea, they had been taught by their mothers , that if they did not doubt, God would deliver them.  And they rehearsed unto me the words of their mothers, saying: We do not doubt our mothers knew it. What a blessing to those young men!   Of course the fathers had a great influence also.  But this time I'm writing about mothers. I really appreciate several lovely comments I have receive...