This quote by Charles Henrickson Brower found in Charles Jones’ Life is Tremendous, Tyndale House, 1979, p15, is a reminder that we must treat new and promising ideas with care if we want them to progress to their full bloom. When a new idea occurs to us think of possibilities not problems, be optimistic not dull and pessimistic, think what can be done and not what can’t, and more of our dreams will progress to reality at our time and in our day.—Grandpa Wal

Someone has said that a smile is the shortest distance between two people, and I agree. Others have said that we use less muscles on our face to smile than to frown, and I think that encourages me to smile more often, especially when we want to relax through a hectic time of day. Whatever the reason, a smile makes friends or at least makes them wonder! Try it and see for yourself. —Grandpa Wal

On most occasions it is important that we give careful thought before we act in a just or worthy cause. However, if we think and think, but do not act, the cause may be lost. Taking that first crucial step towards our much desired goal is a must for any success to be achieved.—Grandpa Wal

Patience and hard work are virtues by which we gain success in life once our direction is set on worthy goals and ambitions. Even the little stream that cuts down rock and twists and turns until it reaches the sea knows that, and so may we.— Grandpa Wal