This is a kind of summary of the things that we have very much to be grateful for: first of all we had the privilege of having Peter driving us down to the beautiful valley of Fruit Heighths for a lovely dinner at Frank and Melissas for Thanks giving dinner, not only that but there was Amy and Shanes family Carolyn and Brady's and Dan and Jill's Family. As it turned out we were able to be back home by 10:30 pm. As I look out the window this morning everything looks kind of drab and colorless as this is late fall and going on winter; but we have very much to be grateful for. It was 50 yrs ago this month and we were out to Grays Lake bringing the cattle in and the right rear wheel on the old Diamond T truck came off and I was the last truck and I walked about 7 miles to catch up with thr rest of the trucks as thery were stuck on hermonson hill. As I was walking along and it was after dark and the clouds sort of cleared and the stars came out and I thought I could here singing "For un to us a child is born, unto us a son is given". When I got home that night Iearned that Grandma Chris had taken Zan to the hospital and little baby Steven was born. I often think of the tremendous influence that I have had but not always according to my design but just due to the fact that I was a factor in bringing him here on this earth. I am truly grateful for the kindness that has been extended unto myself and our family and I know I am undeserving of a lot blessings we are recieving. may the Lord bless you all as we approach this Christmas season. in the name of Jesus Christ Amen.
