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Sua Mãe (17 July 2026)

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      Sua mãe and I “Sua Mãe” (17 June 2026) Question #1: How did Caleb respond…? Answer: Sua Mãe! Question #2: Why was Hezekiah such a good and righteous king when his father was exactly the opposite? Answer: Sua Mãe! (2 Kings 18:2) Question #3: Why are my kids so awesome despite my high pants and questionable sense of humor? Answer: Sua Mãe! My Mom surrounded by family at Dad’s burial. “Your poor Mother!” is often the response when others hear I grew in a family of nine boys. While I like to pretend we were all perfect children, we may occasionally tested my mom’s patience. While unconfirmed , there have been allegations of occasional scuffles, sneaking out to “swim” in the nasty pond, or passing off your turn at milking cows to a younger brother so you could go to the Weaver’s house. Allegedly we also required some level of care and feeding. She may have had to tell us more than once to take off our manure-covered shoes before entering the house and repeatedly remind ...
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Christmas at the Greenwoods (25 Dec 2025)

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Christmas at the Greenwoods (25 Dec 2025) Fantastic kids chilling during a wonderful visit to the Phoenix Temple open house. A Christmas message for Brady, Emily, Claire, and Ethan- some of our favorite Arizona Greenwoods! Christmas traditions vary from home to home. We’re finding they also vary as children grow up and start leaving home. We hope that you all, including Brady who has returned home from his foray into Santa’s winter wonderland, truly enjoy this Christmas season. As you enjoy your Christmas traditions, may we reflect on some traditions and memories of days gone by. Christmas at the Greenwoods, circa 1978. A long time ago in a land far, far away… … several young boys received yellow Tonka Trucks for Christmas. These trucks provided hours of enjoyment, including along the banks of the ditch where the industrious boys only occasionally fell into the ditch. … a family of boys went to the church to play basketball in the cultural hall. This voyage was a change from the typic...
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Keith Snippets

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Snippets from the Life of Keith (25 Dec 2024) Keith front and center in an Idaho Christmas photo. This Christmas message is for our favorite nieces and nephews, their spouses, and now their children. I’ve been further from your lives than I would like to be, but by all accounts this has been a banner year for your family- congratulations, and Merry Christmas! This year we decided to give a little back-stage info on your parents. Unfortunately, the investigative team investigating your mother didn’t come up with much worth sharing. But below are some goodies from the life of your dad that he may or may not have shared with you. All of these stories are based on first-hand experiences and mostly unaltered:).  Team that investigated Keith’s background. To start off I’d like to reference a photo which unfortunately I was unable to dig up- the epic photo of your father holding up a big, round bale of hay (supported by the tractor). Now, some might suggest it is not a great idea to stand...
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