Even though, I haven't always been very faithful about keeping a journal my Dad has totally inspired me to. He has kept a journal for 30+ years and although, he thinks no one has read any of his entries, I have, many times as a teenager, and it is such a blessing and has touched me to be able to read the sweet words he has written about our family, memories he has treasured in his life, his testimony, etc. It brought tears to my eyes every stinkin' time. This has helped me realize the importance of keeping record so that our children, grandchildren, and every following generation, etc can read of our life's experiences. President Kimball says..."And in that glorious day when our families are together in the eternities, we will already be acquainted” If your like me, one of the main reasons I procrastinated was because of having to hand write so much! So, like my dad I have been keeping a journal on the computer, and saving it to an external drive. He prints off his journals in increments of 3 years and places them in a labeled binder. I love my parents very much and decided that this was something I wanted to carry on for my children. I hope that my children will appreciate my journal in years to come and if nothing else, know that I have a testimony of our Savior, and love them! I think this is is a great idea and encourage all who do not keep a journal to do so! It's a great way to remind yourself of all your many blessings. Thanks, Dad!
Hope everyone had a wonderful, safe Thanksgiving Holiday!
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