Thoughts and stories, by Pal

I follow Brad McBride's blog called "Thus We See", which used to be named "Middleaged Mormon Man", and really enjoy it.  You could also go there and sign up to receive his free posts.    Today he posted a Baccalaureate Speech written basically to his son, who is graduating from High School this year, and anyone else who would like to read it.  I am one of those who has been inspired with it.   It would be great for all to read -- not just graduates!  Go to "Thus We See" and there is a link where you can sign up. My Unsolicited Baccalaureate Speech            by  Brad McBride |         Posted on  May 24, 2020 My son graduated this week! Our final, fifth experience. On the upside it wasn’t 100 degrees on the bleachers, nor did it rain- because no event was held. On the downside, it was a furthering of the Class of 2020’s experience in missing out. Our High School has a...

 This may be something you will want to do if you have a graduate                                              this year! I have a granddaughter graduating from High School this year.  They plan a "virtual graduation", and hopefully it will bring a lot of fun and joy! I admire anyone who graduates from any school or branch of learning, and especially this year, when your graduation will be different than other years. It is so important that you don't feel cheated from your honor!  This article is so interesting -- where a family celebrated a BYU graduation.  A good read! Ten Principles Every Graduating Senior Should Know: A Commencement Address to One By  Scot Facer Proctor  · April 26, 2020 With the temporary restriction of public gatherings, our son-in-law, Gregory Glass Hutchins (with thousands of others a...

I love wise sayings, and I love reading the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament.  To truly understand life, people, and above all the Gospel, includes an understanding of truth -- human nature, and God's dealings with us.  I'm sure it involves much more also.   Tonight, we have another dear grandchild, this time our grandson Jacob (Jake) Lieske, graduating from Snow Canyon High School.  Then he will continue to work on his preparation for his mission, and entering the Provo MTC on August 13, 2014, to learn Indonesian, and go to Indonesia on an LDS mission.  I remember both Wayne and I telling young people about age 18, that in the next 10 years they would be making decisions that would affect the rest of their lives, and also eternity. -- Mission or not?, marriage, choice of a profession, etc. etc.  These are truly crucial ages to make wise choices.  Some unwise choices will steer them away from happiness and peace, and often, unless ...