Mile Markers
In our lives we establish mile markers. For example, in my own life I set these mile markers to help me to find my way along.
1. Birth - That one was established by my parents.
2. Kindergarten. I wanted so badly to start school that I followed my next older sister to school only to be taken back home again. I was so disappointed. I'm not sure my Kindergarten teacher was all that glad to have me, though.
3. High School Graduation. I enjoyed going to school. I wasn't a particularly good student, but it gave me the opportunity to learn to love music and history along with the socializing that goes on in High School.
4. Missionary service. I had been looking forward to serving as a missionary from the time I was 4 years old. When the time finally arrived, I was anxious to go.
5. Marriage. Shortly after arriving home from my mission I began dating my Princess Bride. She was and is the perfect companion for me. Our courtship, engagement and wedding were stress-laced, but all worth it.
6. Children. I wouldn't give any of them back. I love them all.
7. Career...I've had transportation in my blood all my life. When I was young I had three goals: Drive a Truck, operate a train, fly a plane. I haven't flown a plane, but I have done the other two.
8. Senior Missionary Service. We are serving our 2nd mission together, the first being a Daily Dose Church Service mission. Our current mission has given us unequaled experience. Sister Black is learning a new language. I am again teaching simple principles of the Gospel. We are learning that age is not what we thought it was going to be. We are pleased to be working along side of young Elders and Hermanas. Our mission is not the same as theirs is, but we work together. Our mission is to strengthen members and leaders. Theirs is to improve the lives of those who haven't come into contact with the Gospel of Jesus Christ before. I love watching them expand in their missionary experience, and I love helping them along the way.
9. Birth into the next life. I hope that doesn't happen too soon.
These mileposts help me to figure out my direction. Each of these goals were set early in my life. Each milepost has given me experience. There have been other mile markers along the way, but they were not the ones I set for myself.
Each of us has set mile markers for our own lives, whether written or expressed or not. We each have considered what our lives should look like. Some, however, haven't followed the plan they thought their lives should follow because of addiction, anger, selfishness, or low self-esteem. Some have set mile markers so high that they were not able to reach them. Thus they have considered themselves failures, and have given up on their goals.
Some of us, myself included, have come to this point in our lives pleased to have met these major mile markers. I have had some slips and falls, but each time I have been able to see my failures and repent sufficient to put me back on the trail to the next mile marker. I am not perfect, but I endeavor to improve each day.
I love my Princess-Bride.
I love each of my children and those I have induced to let me call my children. I love each of my grandchildren.
God lives. His Son, Jesus Christ lives. They two, along with the Holy Ghost, form the Godhead. Jesus Christ, who was the Jehovah of the Old Testament, created this world. He has called prophets to communicate God's will to His children. We have a living prophet today named Russell M. Nelson. His calling is the same as that given to Ezekiel, Elijah, Isaiah, and others. He has the same mantle as them all, except he has the entire world as his stewardship. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is lead by Jesus Christ himself through His Prophet and Apostles. I know of a certainty these things are true.
1. Birth - That one was established by my parents.
2. Kindergarten. I wanted so badly to start school that I followed my next older sister to school only to be taken back home again. I was so disappointed. I'm not sure my Kindergarten teacher was all that glad to have me, though.
3. High School Graduation. I enjoyed going to school. I wasn't a particularly good student, but it gave me the opportunity to learn to love music and history along with the socializing that goes on in High School.
4. Missionary service. I had been looking forward to serving as a missionary from the time I was 4 years old. When the time finally arrived, I was anxious to go.
5. Marriage. Shortly after arriving home from my mission I began dating my Princess Bride. She was and is the perfect companion for me. Our courtship, engagement and wedding were stress-laced, but all worth it.
6. Children. I wouldn't give any of them back. I love them all.
7. Career...I've had transportation in my blood all my life. When I was young I had three goals: Drive a Truck, operate a train, fly a plane. I haven't flown a plane, but I have done the other two.
8. Senior Missionary Service. We are serving our 2nd mission together, the first being a Daily Dose Church Service mission. Our current mission has given us unequaled experience. Sister Black is learning a new language. I am again teaching simple principles of the Gospel. We are learning that age is not what we thought it was going to be. We are pleased to be working along side of young Elders and Hermanas. Our mission is not the same as theirs is, but we work together. Our mission is to strengthen members and leaders. Theirs is to improve the lives of those who haven't come into contact with the Gospel of Jesus Christ before. I love watching them expand in their missionary experience, and I love helping them along the way.
9. Birth into the next life. I hope that doesn't happen too soon.
These mileposts help me to figure out my direction. Each of these goals were set early in my life. Each milepost has given me experience. There have been other mile markers along the way, but they were not the ones I set for myself.
Each of us has set mile markers for our own lives, whether written or expressed or not. We each have considered what our lives should look like. Some, however, haven't followed the plan they thought their lives should follow because of addiction, anger, selfishness, or low self-esteem. Some have set mile markers so high that they were not able to reach them. Thus they have considered themselves failures, and have given up on their goals.
Some of us, myself included, have come to this point in our lives pleased to have met these major mile markers. I have had some slips and falls, but each time I have been able to see my failures and repent sufficient to put me back on the trail to the next mile marker. I am not perfect, but I endeavor to improve each day.
I love my Princess-Bride.
I love each of my children and those I have induced to let me call my children. I love each of my grandchildren.
God lives. His Son, Jesus Christ lives. They two, along with the Holy Ghost, form the Godhead. Jesus Christ, who was the Jehovah of the Old Testament, created this world. He has called prophets to communicate God's will to His children. We have a living prophet today named Russell M. Nelson. His calling is the same as that given to Ezekiel, Elijah, Isaiah, and others. He has the same mantle as them all, except he has the entire world as his stewardship. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is lead by Jesus Christ himself through His Prophet and Apostles. I know of a certainty these things are true.
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