WOW

There was lots of chatter after Steve Jobs death. I, like so many others, am amazed at the brilliant mind of Steve Jobs. However, when I saw this cartoon, my first thought was how surprised this man must have been when he left this earth life. From what I have read, it looks like he was a seeker of truth, however he didn't find the Truth while he was on earth. In response to: "I have an app for that", I thought to myself - "No you don't Steve!"

This week, the eulogy that was given by Jobs sister was publicized. Here is the last paragraph:

Steve’s final words... were monosyllables, repeated three times.
Before embarking, he’d looked at his sister Patty, then for a long time at his children, then at his life’s partner, Laurene, and then over their shoulders past them. Steve’s final words were: OH WOW. OH WOW. OH WOW.

I don't know what Mr. Jobs saw as his spirit left his cancer-ridden body. However, I do know death is not the end. Death is really a beginning—another step forward in Heavenly Father’s plan for His children. When the physical body dies, the spirit goes to the spirit world. In the spirit world there is learning and progression. It will be wonderful! I plan on saying: "OH WOW!"

I AM A CHRISTIAN

Mitt Romney and Jon Huntsman, both members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, are running for President of the United States. Some really ugly stuff is being said about "Mormons" right now. The latest comes from a Baptist pastor in Dallas, Texas, with a congregation of 10,000. He states that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a cult (therefore inherently evil) and certainly 'not Christian'. How sad!

For the record: I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I AM A CHRISTIAN. I believe in Christ. I believe Jesus is the literal Son of God, the promised Messiah of the Old Testament and the Resurrected Lord of the New Testament. He is the Savior of the World. He is my personal Savior. I am trying to be like Jesus. Every day I mess up, but I continue to try to be like Him. I love Him.

I am thankful for my pioneer ancestors who found the truth and embraced it. Without them, I think I would be like so many who are looking for the truth but know not where to find it.

As the persecutions continues and worsens in the last days, I like these words and I believe these words: "...no unhallowed hand can stop the work from progressing; persecutions may rage, mobs may combine, armies may assemble, calumny may defame, but the truth of God will go forth boldly, nobly, and independent, till it has penetrated every continent, visited every climb, swept every country and sounded in every ear, till the purposes of God shall be accomplished and the Great Jehovah shall say the work is done" (History of the Church 4:540)

And this is one of my very favorite scriptures:

" And moreover, I say unto you, that there shall be no other name given nor any other way nor means whereby salvation can come unto the children of men, only in and through the name of Christ, the Lord Omnipotent." Mosiah 3: 17

I look forward to, and anticipate His majestic return, when all will be made right and every knee will bow and every tongue confess that Jesus is the Christ. I love HIM.

Trey Eli Marshall

3 of 5 turns 1

(5 babies in 2010!)

Happy birthday little guy!

Such a handsome boy!

Mya is now NINE!

She just gets prettier and more and more talented everyday!

The many faces of Mya. She is a natural born actress, and I love to hear her sing!

LYLA is THREE

This little one is a beauty!

Happy birthday, happy girl. Three years old!!!

Norine Ann Harris

2 of 5 turns 1The five beautiful babies who joined our family last year, are now turning one by one by one.

Time flies on wings of lightning; We cannot call it back;...life is quick in passing. 'Tis as a single day. ("Improve the Shining Moments," by Robert B. Baird, Hymns, no. 226).

Blessed Honored Pioneers

The Mormon Trail

My great, great, great grandfather!

Young Charles Coulson RichCharles Coulson Rich