The Stats!

I don't really look at stats on this here blog.  When I log in I see a graph showing blog views and that is about it.  Today there was a bit of a spike so I decided to check out the stats.  It is interesting that I have some viewers in Russia, France, Barstow California.  Just kidding about the Barstow, not really sure if there are any Barstow viewers.  If so, thank you.  You are very kind.  At least I hope you are kind.  I don't really spend a lot of time in Barstow.  I think I saw a gay cowboy there once, some twenty four years ago.  We were moving back to the mainland after living in Hawaii and somehow ended up on a road trip that took us through Barstow.  I'm pretty sure the cowboy was driving in a Firebird complete with t-tops.  I think it was the boots and the hat that causes me to remember him as a cowboy.  It was the purple tights and lovely blouse and perhaps a little makeup that leads to the gay part.  I don't know for sure.  A lot of assumptions here and clearly this is a tangent that was not intended when I started this post.  It is a Barstow reference from my teenage years.  Enough, we move on, or back.  It is interesting to see the viewership of the blog and to see that people in other parts of the world are seeing this.  Really people, it is just the way I keep my journal.  It isn't much, I know that, just a habit I developed 20 years ago.  I should probably focus on writing things of more value instead of old stories about gay cowboys in Barstow.  Anyway.  Over 30,000 views of my blog in the last 4 years.  Not much for some.  I've never put out some viral piece, not really what I am going for here.  But interesting to think that stuff I write about has been seen 30,000 plus times.  More value, not a bad thing to think about and to focus on. 

Greatest value I could share.  The Gospel of Jesus Christ is real.  Through the atonement of Jesus Christ we, all mankind, may be saved by obedience to the laws and ordinances of His gospel.  The fullness of His gospel is found in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.  There are living Prophets and Apostles on the earth today.  I am grateful for these humble men who are special witnesses of Jesus Christ.  Joy comes to my life and to the lives of my sweet children through the gospel, as we strive to live it and as we follow the Lord and His prophet on the earth today.  Learn more about the gospel of Jesus Christ and of living prophets at lds.org.  Incidentally, there are missionaries throughout the world who can help you grow closer to the Savior, they are in Russia, France and even Barstow California.  These are wonderful young men and young women who love the Lord. 

What matters most.  I am a single father of three beautiful children.  These are the things that matter most in my life.  They are all good children, I have been blessed.  They are strong, they love the Lord and they try hard to do what is right.  I love my children dearly and feel a great responsibility to teach them well and to lead them to the Savior.  That can be a hard thing to do but through the Gospel of Jesus Christ I find great strength and a tremendous resource. 

There you are my friends around the globe.  The most important things in my life are the Gospel of Jesus Christ and my family.  I know it's true and that brings peace in troubled times.