Time Experience Thoughts

We were on the phone with Carrie, asking her if she could hear the thunder. She said she missed the Virginia rain and thunder.

On General Conference Sunday, April 6, 2008, Ryan drew a picture of the new prophet being sustained that day, President Thomas S. Monson . I asked Ryan if his arm was at the square. He said, "No, he's just really happy and excited to be the prophet." (As is often the case thinking of these boys and their parents, my heart is "as wide as the broad expanse of eternity.")

~ Jefferson Survives The Spirit and Promise of the Founding Fathers Planted in Our Hearts April 26, 2008 (Philadelphia) ~ CONTENTS Intro Purpose / Vision Place Religion / God [NOTE] Washington’s Prayer Words and Deeds The Promise is to All Servants The Afterlife / Union Debt We Owe Testify INTRO Two of the most important political events in history occurred not too far from here. Yes, the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of these United States are paramount acts by such an extraordinary gathering of great and honorable minds. However, I have in mind two other events. These two events illustrate how much impact the principles and actions of ONE MAN can have. They are the laying down of power -- unheard of in the annals of history. The first happened when after defeating the most powerful army in the world – the British Army -- General George Washington returned to the Congress and gave up power. This is the congress which makes one think of how Captain ...

Kyle Reese Motley, born 9 pounds, 12 ounces on April 24, 2008 (pictured with loving brothers, Ryan and Sean)

Asking early -- and often -- for what they, really, really, want; Though, soon enough, receiving that which they actually need . . . and perhaps just a bit more. Seeking out the highest, and the brightest, The right, and things that matter most . . . they find themselves. Knocking on the doors of opportunity, They enter in with opened eyes . . . and fully enjoy, no longer boys. Scott L. Vanatter, 15 April 2008 (Poem for Kyle, Sean, and Ryan on Kyle’s birth)

The boys stir (awaking and arising) Plunging into new days of promise. The boys grow (playing and working) Building a better world and life. The boys know (connecting and embracing) Knitting together -- and healing -- generations . . . of softened, tender hearts. Scott L. Vanatter, 15 April 2008 (Poem for Kyle, Sean, and Ryan on Kyle’s birth)

Grandpa Scott shows Ryan and Sean how to draw on the computer.