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33. My father Pratt's growing up days, told by my mother Ruth

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   I want to tell about my father, Orson Pratt Miles.  He was born September 7, 1891, in St. George, Utah.  He lived most of his life in St. George, except for when he was in World War I.  He passed away on December 14, 1975, in St. George, and I will tell some about his life for the next 3 days.  Our favorite photo of him is at the end of the post on Nov. 20, 2013, just before Thanksgiving, in # 7, Thanksgivings past, and "The Suet Pudding Story".   I have already mentioned him in Post # 28, 29th (which was mostly about his mother Paralee, (Pal) whom I was named after.  Also he is mentioned in Post # 30, in the story about my mother Ruth's dream.    I want to give you an idea of his personality, especially before he was in World War I.    The following is part of what was written by my mother, Ruth Allen Miles, after he had passed away.---   as told in her own words:    ------------------  "Pratt lo...

28. My Dad loved to give anonymously !

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Christmas  Quote by Pres. Thomas S. Monson "May you have a wonderful Christmas. May there be love and kindness and peace within your hearts and homes. May even those whose hearts are heavy rise with the healing which comes alone from Him who comforts and assures. With the Spirit of Christ in our lives, we will have goodwill and love toward all mankind, not only during this season, but throughout the year as well."                                           ------------------ If you cannot get the Christmas Devotional on your own TV at 6:00 p.m. Sunday Dec. 8th (tomorrow) it will be live on www.lds.org,or you can watch it on the internet address below.       LET'S WATCH IT ! ! http://www.lds.org/broadcasts/watch/christmas-devotional/2013/12?cid=HPFR120613187&lang=eng Today we had some interesting experiences.  I went to the funeral of my first...