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HOW TO WIN FRIENDS & INFLUENCE PEOPLE -July 21, 2019 Dear Family, This is something I learned quite by accident.  Last year when I came out into the parking lot at the Brigham City Temple after a Session I went directly to my car.  There, under the windshield wiper was a note.  I immediately pulled it out and read the sad news that this lady had bumped my car and she wanted me to call her to give her my name so she could pay for the damage. I thought, "My goodness what an honest trustworthy person this person is."  So I did call her and she gave me the name & number of her insurance company.  I called them for an appointment and sure enough, within a few days the scrape was all gone and I was delighted.  I Called her to let her know the good news and also the adventure that I had to pick it up.  She was amazed. You are wondering, "What was the adventure?"  When I went to pick up my car the man who had it for me said he would take me t...

PARAPROSDOKIANS - July 19, 2019 Dear Family,  Today we are sending you some of the above to tickle your funny bone. PARAPROSDOKIANS = FIGURES OF SPEECH WHICH THE LATTER PART OF A SENTENCE OR PHRASE IS SURPRISING OR UNEXPECTED. 1. Since light travels faster than sound,      some people appear bright until you hear them speak. 2. The last thing I want do is hurt you,      but it's still on my list. 3. Where there's a will,      I want to be in it. 4. If I agreed with you,     we'd both be wrong.  5. A  clear conscience,     is the sign of a fuzzy memory. 6. I used to be indecisive.     Now I'm not sure. 7. You're never too old,      to learn something stupid. 8. I'm supposed to respect my elders,     But now it's getting harder and harder for me to find one. 9. Opportunity - you'll always miss 100%,     of the shots you don't take. 1...

Every cloud has a silver lining - July 8, 2019 Dear Family,  As I studied Acts 2-5 and then followed the instructions, "The Holy Ghost can inspire you to find truths that are relevant for your life."  As I read about how each of those men who became followers of Jesus Christ and then disciples and then apostles ready to die to make sure His work would continue, it brought a new understanding to me of how Heavenly Father blesses those who dedicate their whole self to his work and how the blessings far outweigh the suffering. I wrote in "Record your own impressions: "I have learned from my own experiences that whenever the Lord has called me to a position or have a challenge that seems beyond my physical or emotional strength He has always been there to help and guide me.  Examples:  Directing the Youth Choir from Northern Utah to participate in General Conference along with other groups.  The songs to learn were sent to us from the General Music committee....