Gayle - ProfilesArchive

About Me

I'm a 50 year old mother of six, stepmother of four, and grandmother of eleven. I've been working as a CNA for nearly 14 years. I like to do scrapbooking and journaling. I also like outdoor recreation such as camping and hiking. I try to keep in shape and do some running, entering about one 5K or 5 mile every year. In a few years I would like to do 1/2 a marathon. I'm on My Space because my son Philip showed it to me.

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My Interests

My family and my religion are what interest me most. I am LDS and my family is my life. And my husband and I are enjoying all of our little grandchildren, as they keep coming.

I'd like to meet:

I'd like to meet Dolly Parton, cause she seems like a cool lady, real down to earth and nice. And I think we could have a real nice visit. I'll include one of her quotes, "The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain." I'd also like to once again see my Nanna Duncan, who passed away when I was only about 12-years old. Also, I'd like to meet my guardian angels, and Jesus Christ.

Music:

I like ALL KINDS of music so long as it has a good beat and good sound to it. I have a large collection of music. I like to sing too. Whether I'm performing in front of others, singing in church or just singing while I work, music can and should be uplifting to the soul.

Movies:

Anything that makes me feel good. Watching a really good movie is one of my favorite things to do.

Television:

I don't watch much television, but I love Extreme Makeover, and Extreme Makeover Home Edition, and things like So You Think You Can Dance, and American Idol. The Hallmark Channel is my favorite channel. I love to watch it with Bill. Also, if I had time, I'd watch House M.D. and Oprah. But, I don't have much time for television. In fact I hardly ever watch anything other than a movie now and then. I'm too busy living my own life.

Books:

I like Harry Potter, Danielle Steel books, books by Richard Paul Evans, James Michael Pratt, and Chris Heimerdinger. Also, I look for books that have the Covenant sign on them (written by LDS authors - like Anita Stansfield). I don't have much time to read. But I listen to books on tape or CD all the time.

Heroes:

All my wonderful teachers that have influenced my life for the good, my husband - Bill Stout, John Rand - a lifesaver through some real tough times, my guardian angels, President Hinckley, Joseph Smith, and last but certainly not the least, Jesus Christ.

My Blog

The Move to SLC and John Joshua (polygamy) - the end

In the latter part of June, 1848, Elder Tanner fitted up five teams and wagons, and with 18 months' provisions started for Salt Lake, celebrating the 4th of July on the Elk Horn between Wood River and...
Posted by Gayle on Tue, 07 Mar 2006 08:11:00 PST

A Miraculous Adventure w/ the Indians

In the summer of 1848, Elder Tanner had a thrilling adventure with Indians. The following is from the journal of Jane Grover, afterwards Sister Stewart. She writes: "One morning we thought we would go...
Posted by Gayle on Tue, 07 Mar 2006 08:06:00 PST

More Trials and Blessings

John Tanner, who had now become an elder in the Church, set out on a journey of 1,000 miles to Far West. He found himself not only destitute of means but also in debt; yet his courage and ability were...
Posted by Gayle on Tue, 07 Mar 2006 08:03:00 PST

The Kirtland Temple (the story continues)

As soon as the Word of Wisdom was made known to him, he quit the use of tobacco, tea, coffee and liquor and never touched them again throughout the remainder of his life. In the spring of 1834, Mr. Ta...
Posted by Gayle on Tue, 07 Mar 2006 07:56:00 PST

A bit about my great, great, great grandfather

When Joshua Tanner was 18 years old he married Thankful (who's ancestors came over on the Mayflower). They moved to Washington County, New York, and he died September 12, 1807 at the young age of 50. ...
Posted by Gayle on Fri, 17 Feb 2006 09:41:00 PST