"SO MUCH TO BE THANKFUL FOR!"

I was going to do a Christmas card, but my church calling just keeps on with---just one more thing! So this is what you get; read it and weep. Oh, yes and today Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad! Well it's been a great year with many great things that we can say we are thankful for. We see God's blessing in all our lives. WE have added two new members, Tanner and Tyler. Thanks for coming our way, we love you and we appreciate the parents with the courage to go for more!! We're grateful for you all and the "special" something you add to our family! We are looking forward to seeing you all during the holidays or after. Thank God for our many bounteous blessings that Heavenly Father has seen to bestow upon us and may they continue in the coming year! Let us not forget Christ and His atoning sacrifice for us. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!!

WHERE IS GLOBAL WARMING?

This morning when I had breakfast at 5:30 a.m. the temperature outside said -18! What global warming 10G people!? We had a great time (except I didn't get to try the garlic toast) at Tanner's blessing. Jeff, Becky and Tanner did great! And i think we had enough food and drink for all to eat. Wow what blessings we have had in this year!! Don't forget the surprise birthday party for Grandma Phyllis's birthday on January 2, Saturday. see you all during Christmas and love you bunches.

GRANDPA'S BIRTHDAY & SISTER BECK

Mike and I had split duties last Friday(20)th. I had a leadership and general meeting with the Sisters in the area. And since I had to rush off at 3:50 to pick up my members of the presidency, Mike had to do the Birthday food and Party with Grandpa and Grandma. I had an awesome time listening to Sister Beck from 4:30 till 9. I came away saying what an awesome temple session it was because I learned so much. Mostly that the Gospel plan is a triagle, with Man, Woman and God and each has a part and are responsible for that part or what ever they need to do to make that triangle complete. That triangle is family and a heavenly home and getting there and what is needed to get there. Sometimes the man is slacking, so it's our job women to get them going or if necessary to do their job for them. That is where double shift work comes in . But sister Beck says we never need to work more than a double shift. God will always take over the last shift so we can get some rest, if we make sure we are daily asking for his help. Good luck and God's blessings in your triangles or families. And Some day we will see you in our Heavenly Home. WE LOVE YOU ALL!

THANKSGIVING

Hi just to let everyone know we plan on eating about 12:30 on Thanksgivng. The assignments are for 50-55 people: Mandy & Nancy>potatoes, Becky & Cindy>stuffed celery, Ruth>turkey,dressing & gravy. EVERYBODY BRING A PIE! Oh and Angie has an appointment on the 25TH at 1:30 at Shriners, but may need a ride to Price and Ed will be bringing the rest of the family on wed. night. yeah!!! See you on Turkey day and bring your talents!

satan's world wide meeting

Satan called a worldwide convention of followers.
In his opening address he said,
"We can't keep Christians from going to church."
"We can't keep them from reading their Bibles and knowing the truth."
"We can't even keep them from forming an intimate relationship with their savior."
"Once they gain that connection with Jesus, our power over them is broken."
"So let them go to their churches; let them have their covered dish dinners, BUT steal their time, so they don't have time to develop a relationship with Jesus Christ.."
"This is what I want you to do," said the devil:
"Distract them from gaining hold of their Savior and maintaining that vital connection throughout their day!"
"How shall we do this?" his followers shouted.
"Keep them busy in the non-essentials of life and invent innumerable schemes to occupy their minds," he answered.
"Tempt them to spend, spend, spend, and borrow, borrow, borrow."
"Persuade the wives to go to work for long hours and the husbands to work 6-7 days each week, 10-12 hours a day, so they can afford their empty lifestyles."
"Keep them from spending time with their children."
"As their families fragment, soon, their homes will offer no escape from the pressures of work!"
"Over-stimulate their minds so that they cannot hear that still, small voice."
"Entice them to play the radio or cassette player whenever they drive." To keep the TV, VCR, CDs and their PCs going constantly in their home and see to it that every store and restaurant in the world plays non-biblical music constantly."
"This will jam their minds and break that union with Christ."
"Fill the coffee tables with magazines and newspapers."
"Pound their minds with the news 24 hours a day."
"Invade their driving moments with billboards."
"Flood their mailboxes with junk mail, mail order catalogs, sweepstakes, and every kind of newsletter and promotional offering free products, services and false hopes.."
"Keep skinny, beautiful models on the magazines and TV so their husbands will believe that outward beauty is what's important, and they'll become dissatisfied with their wives."
"Keep the wives too tired to love their husbands at night."
"Give them headaches too! "
"If they don't give their husbands the love they need, they will begin to look elsewhere." (adultery)
"That will fragment their families quickly!"
"Give them Santa Claus to distract them from teaching their children the real meaning of Christmas."
"Give them an Easter bunny so they won't talk about his resurrection and power over sin and death."
"Even in their recreation, let them be excessive."
"Have them return from their recreation exhausted."
"Keep them too busy to go out in nature and reflect on God's creation. Send them to amusement parks, sporting events, plays, concerts, and movies instead."
"Keep them busy, busy, busy!"
"And when they meet for spiritual fellowship, involve them in gossip and small talk so that they leave with troubled consciences."
"Crowd their lives with so many good causes they have no time to seek power from Jesus."
"Soon they will be working in their own strength, sacrificing their health and family for the good of the cause." It will work!" "It will work!"
It was quite a plan!
The followers went eagerly to their assignments causing Christians everywhere to get busier and more rushed, going here and there.
Having little time for their God or their families.
Having no time to tell others about the power of Jesus to change lives.
I guess the question is, has the devil been successful in his schemes?
You be the judge!!!!!

Does "BUSY" mean: B-eing U-nder S-atan's Y-oke?

HAIR

This is a photo of both of us at the ward trunkortreat!

Happy Halloween!

Christmas Names

So Everyone has asked for the Christmas list for 2009. So here it is!

Mike> Becky--- Heather> New Baby Bradshaw
Ruth> Ed ---Jessie> Tate
Angie> Cindy --- Eddie> Charlie
Ed> Kyle ---Kevin> Remy
Darrin > Brady ---Jake> Tanner
Mandy> Mike--- Remy> Kevin
David> Ruth ---Tate> Jessie
Betsy> Darrin--- Cody> Heather
Becky> Angie --- Tanner>Eddie
Jeff> David ---Charlie> Jake
Brady> Betsy--- New born Bradshaw> Cody
Cindy> Jeff
Kyle> Mandy

This is unless you want to do away with names and just do family gifts? Let me know!
So I guess the Red Cross have given up on the Wellington Stake or is it the Wellington Stake have canceled the Red Cross. Any way, Yeah! one less job for me! And I think my Stake Birth-Parent Volunteer with the LDS Social services is also up, since we haven't meet since last year. Wow I'm down to three jobs now! For our Humanitarian service project in conjunction with the Women's Broadcast, me made at least 30 file folder games. and hopefully they will be out of the house soon! See ya all this weekend!

Lighthouse to Castle Country Youth Corrections

The other day I was doing the gmail chat thing with Cindy and I told her I was chatting from Detention. She replied, "What is my Dad doing in Detention?" It is my new job. As for my new "job"- I'm only a substitute, teaching at the Detention Center- the youth jail. I was a little concerned at first- not because of the kids- but because I have to teach 6 different class subjects. But I was given full rein to make any adaptations I felt to do.

DT Sign

I go through 7 lock-down doors to get to the classroom, (control has to remotely open each one for me) and then I'm locked up with the staff and the inmates.I even have 3 lock-down doors to get to the rest room. It has been a good thing for me, and the staffers are happy with my performance- they say they would like to keep me. They are surprised by how well I get along with the kids, and how they perform so well for me and are really doing some learning. It looks like the real teacher will be out for another month, at least. The staff would like me to stay- but unless the teacher takes disability- that won't happen, and I'm not wishing anything bad for her. I taught with her at the Lighthouse.

DT as seen from Carbon Ave. South of Basso's

While I've been doing the Detention thing, Mom has been doing the "Grandma in Lehi" thing with Tanner. She has spent most of the past month helping out. So, I've had to "batch" it. That's the time I get to eat what I want and Mom has little if anything to say about it. And, believe it or not- I have lost a few pounds.

TTFN! lol

Family on the Front!

Wow, I just had a great week, with family and the new baby on the Watch Front. Mike said, I can't wait to get moved over here! Me too! It's so much fun with family!! But then we have to hunt for a house. Maybe we'll wait till Cindy and Kyle get done and they will be in the know-how or know-it-all to help us. hee hee. Thanks to Jeff and Becky, they are keeping everyone updated on Tanner. He is so cute! But it might be a shock on Cody, when he comes home. So Grandma will be up there again for when he yells at 7:00 a.m. in the morning-Moma! Daddy! Grandma? I love it!! lol Just makes you know what is important in life and the blessing you receive from God! We love you alll!!!

BABIES EVERYWHERE!

So today Remy and Tate were here and as we were getting ready for church Tate watched a deer go down the road and into the wash next to the house. Well, l usually they end up in the back yard behind the fence. But instead of just the mother dear, we watched two fawns, eat frolic and just have fun in the back yard. Hopefully, I can add a picture later. So we have babies everwhere!

Bear Lake

We found an old photo of the lot at Bear Lake from back in the 1980's that we thought you might be interested in seeing. Following are two photos: first is from the 80's and next is the one from 2009. The last is a pic from July 4, 2009 of Charlie stealing Lawn Bowling balls from everyone.

Hi, long time no writing. I keep after Mike but after so long- well then I try it myself, so here goes. We had a small vacation at Bear Lake around the fourth. We found out lots about the property and what, where, not, etc. we can or can not build, and it was fun to sleep with Charlie and have him and his parents around, along with the short visits from Cindy and Kyle and their game, and thanks for the storm warning guys. We went to go to Farmington on the 12th, and were just heading out when Grandma Bradshaw called concerned about Grandpa. We ended up taking him to the hospital to make sure it wasn't a heart attack. Dr.Perkins (Andrew's dad) said he was ok but thought it was just his meds that were mixed up. And yes, he remembered Cindy with a smile and laugh. So, instead of heading out at 2:00 we left at 5:00 and made it just after dark. We finally took the Crowthers out to eat for the twins birthday, after Angie's many running arounds. Then on Tuesday evening we had a barbque with cake and ice cream. It was fun to be with them and see their personalities and how they are all growing up. We left on Wednesday and decided to try to make it to the Monticello temple for a session. We thought we weren't going to make it, but did, and even got to be the witness couple, which we haven't done for a long time. It was a fun trip and a good session. Our next adventure is waiting for Becky to deliver, I guess. Oh what about a camping trip guys? A few of you have asked about it.

I was on my way to work and was a few minutes early , so I decided to see if there just might be some Big Horn Sheep crossing in Sunnyside. Well , I got a few pictures full for you to enjoy!

BIG BUNCH OF BIGHORNS!

TROUBLE COMES IN THREES

So here I am, Mike never has anything to say. (Hahaha ) End of May, end of school, memorial day, then the trouble starts. Actually, I should say, service begins. When the Elders called to see if the Relief Society could cook a meal for Zone conference, I said sure, when. Well, they picked the best week! Tuesday, May 26, (Happy Birthday Becky) I said yes of course. then on Thurdsay, May 28, I have the blood drive. Work Coming your way Brady! Friday is Stake Temple Day, Saturday Stake Conference with a dinner for the priesthood brethern, fixed by the Relief Society, and Sunday Stake Conference. Then to add to my joys, the Bishop calles me in sunday, pleading for help. Everyone has told him no. But the girls and young woman's president needs help. Ok, how about camp director? Camp is on June 9-13. Well but there is just a problem with that, Bishop, I have a Stake Relief Society Enrichment day on the 13. So Skip girls camp after the noon meal on friday, because we have to feed the stake! and prepare to feed the bishopric and wives coming up for friday night. Sometimes I look forward to the rest time in the grave or is that rest time? Is that three things? I lost count. Catch you on the other side of June!

Pandemic Helps!

I just thought I would give you a few tips for the new and up-coming Pandemic Flu that seems to be going around.

Disinfectant of Vinegar & Hydrogen peroxide
Susan S., a food scientist worked out a recipe for a great and safe sanitizing combo. All you
need us three % hydrogen Peroxide(dis-infecting wounds) and plain white vinegar, and two spray bottles. To clean fruit or vegetables, just spray them well first with the vinegar and then the hydrogen peroxide, and then rinse them off under running water. These two work exceptionally well in sanitizing counters, cutting boards, door knobs, steering It is very strong and is used for any wheels. In tests, we found that pairing the two mists and all plagues.
killed virtually all Salmonella, E. Colli bacteria and Shigella on contaminated food or surfaces when used in this fashion, making this spray more effective than chlorine bleach or any any commercial cleanser. The best results came when using on mist right after the other. Do not mix the two together but keep in separate bottles!
www.pandemicflu.gov

Dr. Schultz (Ruth's)Super Tonic
put the following in a blender: handful of cut-up horseradish root, white onion, ginger root, garlic, Hot peppers(Habanra), add apple cider vinegar to cover. Cover with wax paper and lid. The older it becomes, the more powerful it becomes. Take it by teaspoon, or tablespoon if the plague comes along.
http://streaming.byui.edu/safetyoffice/flu.wmv

Welcome to Blogger!

Grandma Ruth is being schooled again! She is learning how to navigate blogger with the greatest of ease!



Now she can add photos!!!!

From the traveling DR. RUTH

Well, after asking the computer-knowledgeable one to help make a new entry, I decided I would try it myself. I left on tuesday(Jan. 27) to help Darrin & Mandy with kids while Darrin was having one of his "stone-babies". Mandy was sick with the strep throat and feeling down and out. So I got the kids form Grandma Owings on my way over to Eagle Mountain. We went our separate ways the next morning, after a map from Darrin on how to get Remy to school. Remy knows the way, he can help. But when we got to the first turn, Remy said you have to go up the hill, so up the hill I went. "Grandma, I think you are going the wrong way. It is by a church." Right in front of me was a church, so I turn. Much further and I would have been in Alpine! A bus! Follow it! School signs! We're getting close! oh but it's a;pine Jr. High. More looking at the map, more driving. Oh look we found three more schools but, they weren't the right ones! But we did find alpine Jr. High a few times. Well, call the wife of the man that drew the map! No, answer. Drive some more, more schools but no Shelly elementary. And in the back seat, "Grandma , I think you are going the wrong way"! Oh thank you the phone is ringing, and the map drawer tell me a few more directions. Finally I find the school, but then Remy is only 45 minutes late. "Grandma, you have to take me to the office and tell them you got lost". The lady was very nice to me and I didn't have to sign my name! "Meet you back here in a few hours, Remy! So I take the road back the way I was supposed to go, so I know how to get back to pick up Remy again. I made it back, got Remy and head out for Eagle Mountain. Thursday, Darrin went with me; he said to get out of the house, or was it to make sure Remy wasn't late again! Mandy feeling somewhat better, went back with us to get Remy. We had just started shopping in Costco, when Tate had a few problems and was complaining of his back hurting. Called the Dr. who said come as soon as you can. Then He sent Tate to Mt. Timpanogas Hospital for sono-gram. Stones, Appendix, for Kidney Infection? Meet Lori for drink and cookies. Headed home with Remy. Headed back to Orem, when Lori called to take us out to dinner. It was yummy! Headed back home to Eagle Mountain with the car full of sick people, Darrin,dog-tired, Mandy, strepth,Tate, Kidney infection and Remy saying his throat hurt. After delivering a car full of tired and sick people, Dr. Ruth headed to Lehi for the next visit, the Baird family. It was great to see who I could and maybe I can catch the rest another time. Signing off , for this trial on the blog. Dr. Ruth Always a pleasure to serve! love to all!!! May health, the Lord and His blessings be with you all!