Aurora Update 2

We have had four great days with family in cool Colorado.

Tomorrow we go up into the mountains to camp with the family for two days. Then we will probably head south into the southern part of the state to view the fall colors. We hear that the Aspen and Mapel are nearing full fall color.

The grand kids are growing up so fast. It is amazing to see how much they have matured in just one year. Daniel turned 13 last June. Larry arrange to have several families over for a cerimony recognizing Daniel's entering manhood. He presented Daniel with a Spanish made battle sword--beautiful workmanship. It had Daniel's full name enscribed on the blade. During the cerimony, several of the men gave short talks about this change in Daniel's life and how to handle it. Then Larry had a long but very meaningful talk on many topics like integrity, honor, love, serving and sacrifice after the sword was presented. Then the men gathered around Daniel, layed hands on him and prayed for him. Very meaningful service!

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A tough old Texas cowboy counseled his grandson that if he wanted to live a long life, the secret was to sprinkle a pinch of gun powder on his oatmeal every morning.

The grandson did this religiously to the age of 103. When he died, he left 14 children, 30 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren and a 15 foot hole where the Crematorium used to be!!!

Thanks Ted

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Twinkies and Root Beer

A little boy wanted to meet God. He knew it was a long trip to where God lived, so he packed his suitcase with Twinkies and a six-pack of Root Beer and he started his journey.

When he had gone about three blocks, he met an elderly man. The man was sitting in the park just feeding some pigeons.

The boy sat down next to him and opened his suitcase. He was about to take a drink from his root beer when he noticed that the man looked hungry, so he offered him a Twinkie. The man gratefully accepted it and smiled at the boy.

His smile was so pleasant that the boy wanted to see it again, so he offered him a root beer. Again, the man smiled at him. The boy was delighted!

They sat there all afternoon eating and smiling, but they never said a word. As it grew dark, the boy realized how tired he was and he got up to leave, but before he had gone more than a few steps, he turned around, ran back to the man, and gave him a hug. The man gave him his biggest smile ever.

When the boy opened the door to his own house a short time later, his mother was surprised by the look of joy on his face. She asked him, "What did you do today that made you so happy?

"He replied, "I had lunch with God." But before his mother could respond, he added, "You know what? God's got the most beautiful smile I've ever seen!"

Meanwhile, the elderly man, also radiant with joy, returned to his home. His son was stunned by the look of peace on his face and he asked," Dad, what did you do today that made you so happy?"

He replied, "I ate Twinkies in the park with God." However, before his son responded, he added," You know, he's much younger than I expected."

Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around. People come into our lives for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. Embrace all equally!

~author unknown~

Send this to people who have touched your life in a special way. Let them know how important they are. Have lunch with God!

And .......Thanks for touching my life! Thanks for dropping by!

Thank you Bill