for posterity...

HISTORY

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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Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Christmas Talk

Hi everyone! I was just asked to speak in church the Sunday before Christmas. Topic is, surprise, surprise, the true meaning of Christmas!! I wanted to ask everyone for their input and ask you to share experiences you may have had that taught you about the true meaning of Christmas. Any input would be greatly appreciated!! You can email me or put it in the comments-thanks!!

Tips from a 10-year-old

Alright, everybody watch this link:

click here

Now tell me how many of you smacked your forehead and said, "wow, information that would have been useful to me about 15 years ago!!"

(Be honest. You all did it.)

Monday, December 8, 2008

Bowl Mania Time

I challange everyone to play bowl mania with me. You try to pick the winners of all the college football bowl games. It is one of my faviorite things to do the past 4 years. Join the group and try to get some bragging rights. The deadline is 12/19.
Here is the link:

http://games.espn.go.com/bowlmania/group?groupID=11931

Group Name Delgadillo

Jason

Sunday, December 7, 2008

Prophetic?

If you haven't heard this before, it is quite amazing. This is a Neal A Maxwell talk given 30 years ago, but it very well could have been given 3 years ago. Especially pay attention at about 3:45.

Happy Birthday, Valerie!!

I am not sure kids' birthdays are posted here, but she definitely likes the attention and is now a young woman ;-) AND she checks the blog daily. Also, you should check hers. She made Alex a super hero...
Valerie, you have been my saving grace time and again. It is because of you that I have tried to make good decisions that will make our lives better. I am so glad that you are my daughter and that we have been able to experience so much together because it has made us very, very close. Most girls do not get to have that kind of relationship with their mom and although I know I am getting on your nerves most of the time these days, we also get along pretty well too.

I am so glad you have kept me straight, you are such a help with Asher and the kitties and that you love looking cute all the time. It makes me actually want to change out of my pajamas some days.

You are amazing and kind and good. When I got a blessing one time, I was told how important you are to the world and that there is something really important that you will do that will affect the world. That is pretty amazing, Valerie. Please do your best to live the Gospel. I know that you know it is true. If you do that, your life and your childrens' lives as well as our little family will be blessed amazingly. I promise.

I love you!!
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Mommy (PS- I love that you still call me mommy)

Saturday, December 6, 2008

Extreme Sports!

Dad really wanted this on here, and luckily enough, someone put it on youtube. Not quite as good quality as the one he sent out, and there's a random laughing monkey at the end, but you can still appreciate the insanity. :o)

A little humor

Here a little something to make you laugh

http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2008/dec/05/climate-change-weather

http://www.spike.com/video/snl-christmas-song/2783184

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Do the Robot

You may have read about this on my blog. Here's the real thing. :-)

It's Finally Fall in Texas

I meant to take a picture before I left for Thanksgiving, a lot more leaves have fallen off since then, but that is when I first noticed the changed color of the leaves. It's DECEMBER!! I don't know if I'll ever get used to it. But today Jason put up Christmas lights in a t-shirt. I'm not sure what the high today was, but one thing's for sure...we're not in Idaho anymore.

I am so sad that Elder Withlin has died, but, what a reunion he is having with his family, especially his wife. Thought I would post this bio from lds. org.

Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin was ordained an Apostle of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on October 9, 1986. He was sustained and set apart as an Assistant to the Council of the Twelve Apostles on April 4, 1975 and served in that capacity until he was called to the First Quorum of the Seventy in April 1976. He was set apart in the Presidency of the First Quorum of the Seventy August 28, 1986, where he was serving when called to be an Apostle.

Elder Wirthlin was born in Salt Lake City on June 11, 1917 to Joseph L. and Madeline Bitner Wirthlin. His Father served as the Presiding Bishop of the Church.

Elder Wirthlin graduated from the University of Utah in Business Administration. He received from Brigham Young University a Doctorate of Christian Service Honoris Causa, April 26, 2001. He is an Eagle Scout. He was active in athletics in high school and played football (running back) at the University of Utah.

Before his call as a General Authority, he was a prominent business leader in Salt Lake City. He was also president of a trade association in Utah.

Elder Wirthlin served a mission to Germany, Austria, and Switzerland in the late 1930s. Among other positions in the stake and ward auxiliaries, he has served as a counselor in the Bonneville Ward bishopric and as bishop. He was a member of the Bonneville Stake high council and a member of the stake presidency. He served as a counselor in the General Sunday School Presidency until April 1975, when he was called as an Assistant to the Twelve.

He married Elisa Young Rogers May 26, 1941 in the Salt Lake Temple. They are the parents of eight children. Sister Wirthlin passed away on August 16, 2006.