A Little History:
Our story begins in Pocatello, Idaho, circa 1972, when the lovely Debby Christensen agreed to a first, though fateful date with admirer, David Croshaw. Long story-short, he bade her follow him, and they went arm-in-arm to the Logan, Utah temple for establishment of an eternal family unit, Generation 1, on May 23 1973.
From their first blissful summer in Salt Lake City, educational pursuits took them to Provo/Orem, Utah, birthplace of Leslie and Rebecca, and to San Francisco/Oakland California, birthplace of Colin and Matt. Then, for establishment of livelihood, expansion of the tribe with Abby and Dana, and for raising/unifying of Generation 2, it was back to the roots in Pocatello for a rewarding sojourn.
In time, driven by a raging, but commonly shared sense of adventure and independence, one-by-one, Generation 2 escaped the homeland to distant regions of the country and the world, each ultimately developing their own tribal expansions by pairing with worthy mates and initiating Generation 3.
Now sensing fulfillment of their purpose in Pocatello, Generation 1 has also left those roots and transplanted to Cascade Idaho, from which base, they anticipate more abundant contact with The Posterity, Generations 2 and 3, in the future. That contact however, awaits fulfillment of a call to LDS missionary service in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, wherein they hope to help the state of the world by sharing the love of Jesus Christ.
So now, including Generation 0 (Grandma and Grandpa Christensen) home base includes Yuma, Arizona, Pocatello, Idaho, Cascade, Idaho, Vancouver, BC, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Spokane, Washington, Boise, Idaho, Los Angeles, California, back to Boise, Idaho, and on and on (Generation 3+) to infinity.
Our Mission Statement:
This is the blog of our eternal family unit. Initiated years ago, it served well as a journal, but even more so, as an archive of our personal interaction. It was a gathering place, a confabulation instrument, a unifying force for four generations of widely dispersed and progressively prolific posterity, and their valued associates. Though it served these purposes well for many years, it eventually took a back seat to new-kids-on-the-block, Facebook, and Instagram, and was sadly forgotten.
We now move to resurrect this blog with an added functional purpose of archiving the missionary experiences of Generation 1, of their movements and activities as they participate with The Gathering of Israel in the land northward. In so doing, we hope that via their own comments and posts, this blog will again serve to gather and unify the posterity and their friends.
As in the past, that the young and vibrant may know the old and tired, that enduring bonds may be fostered and maintained, that experience and encouragement may be openly shared, that posterity may embrace truth, and that hearts may be knit together, we must resist detachment despite our geographic divergence. We shall do so here. 
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10 comments:
And I am about the luckiest person in the world. What a wonderful life I have had. Thanks to all of the wonderful, loving above mentioned people.
Best birthday post ever to the best mom ever.
I hope it's a fabulous day. Love you!
Totally the best birthday post ever! You really deserve that, mom.
I loved all the pictures, thanks Dad.
Ski club?
We are all very lucky to have the mother we do. She is a major reason I am where I am today. We all miss seeing you more than a few times a year and can't wait to be closer.
And way to go Dad with the post. It was worth an entire nights sleep I'm sure.
We love you,
Colin
Wow! What an amazing post! I love these photos! I really enjoyed that trip through your life! It is amazing how much Abby and Leslie look like you- particularly in the dachshund picture.
We are blessed to have you in our lives. Often, you say just the right thing to make everything all-better. I appreciate that you in every way imaginable. I hope that you felt especially loved this day.
Happy Birthday! I have been thinking about you all day. I am so grateful for you, your example, the way you love your family and your dedication to the Lord. I am truly blessed to have the BEST Mother-in-law in the world. Love you! Lori
What an adventurer as well. We are blessed to have you in our lives, and always look forward to the next visit.
Love
Jason
Dad...what an amazing post. Mom...what an amazing mother, daughter and friend. You really are the best! Love you!!!
Wow dad, what an amazing post!! What a full life you have had mom! There is so much more to come. Happy birthday to the best mom in the world. I love you!
Happy Birthday, Debby. What a beautiful tribute to a beautiful sister-in-law. We love you.
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