This weekend I had the privleage to visit my wifes Grandfather and his brother. They got to telling stories about the good old days and I just sat and listened to them talk about what life was like back then. I heard about what her grandfather did on his mission in Texas and Louisiana. Back when it was basically one mission. He talked about how Texas was a hard mission for the Gosple. How he would go door to door and tract. How the Spirit would lead him to go do something. To me this was great!  He talked about him growing up with his brothers. Life was alot more simpler back then. I love to sit and listen to his stories. He has taught me alot also. But it also got me to thinking about when I have little ones. Will the future little Ghosts think the same? Or will they just sit and roll thier eyes at me? I am hopping that this is one big thing that I can pass on to my young 'uns. That if you dont sit and listen to your elders.....how the heck will you learn anything?! The reason that I love to hear the elderly's stories is that I learn so much about what thier life was like. The hardships that they had. The love that they had for thier spouses. The sights that they have seen, and most of those sights were not spoiled like they are today. How a strong work ethic means alot. And that a mans word is basically worth alot.

That is the reasons that I love to sit and listen to his stories. And the funny thing...some of the same stunts and pranks that he and his brother have done are the same that I pulled as a kid. Goes to show that great minds think alike. 

well enough rambling. 

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