tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7549218282881929115.post5334521646334600530..comments2023-04-07T02:13:32.261-07:00Comments on Thoughts for a Sabbath Day: WHERE AM I HEADEDRod Santianohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00472726762015400095noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7549218282881929115.post-89516289473683911552011-07-21T09:31:41.355-07:002011-07-21T09:31:41.355-07:00"Hermano Riley es un privilegio contar con su..."Hermano Riley es un privilegio contar con sus pensamientos y su saludo! gracias!" <br /><br />Aixa Zoraida Cañas GómezWilliam L. Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17601014850736239140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7549218282881929115.post-20421650816546987982011-07-21T09:30:17.556-07:002011-07-21T09:30:17.556-07:00Well, I'm an adult convert, so I have no simil...Well, I'm an adult convert, so I have no similar story, but boy was it funny. I was really laughing. Boys can really be naughty, but the men seem to totally understand such foolishness. Have you ever thought what he was thinking as his head got wetter and wetter? I'm imagining him, maybe even laughing himself somewhat and waiting very patiently to just let you know, he knew. I'm still smiling. <br /><br />barbara petersenWilliam L. Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17601014850736239140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7549218282881929115.post-54479141974672623952011-07-21T09:27:43.276-07:002011-07-21T09:27:43.276-07:00The introspection is a powerful reminder for me as...The introspection is a powerful reminder for me as I asses my life's path! Thank you, as always, for your insights and wise words. The real experiences we have are the teachings that stay with us and hopefully help us progress in the right direction. I hope I'm headed in the same one you are!<br /><br />Lovingly, <br /><br />Barbara TownsonWilliam L. Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17601014850736239140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7549218282881929115.post-23131336186592929172011-07-21T09:26:40.378-07:002011-07-21T09:26:40.378-07:00Bill, I am in tears right now. I ache inside becau...Bill, I am in tears right now. I ache inside because I miss your classes so much. This is one of the reasons why. <br /><br />Much love, <br /><br />Janice PardonnetWilliam L. Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17601014850736239140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7549218282881929115.post-75858964930794387852011-07-21T09:24:12.506-07:002011-07-21T09:24:12.506-07:00Dear Bill,
I have so enjoyed your last few "...Dear Bill,<br /> <br />I have so enjoyed your last few "Sunday Thoughts" and I have learned a great deal from them. They helped me to better understand some of the concepts that I didn't have a clear understanding of, so I thank you for that. Your thoughts for this week were both inspiring and fun! I must say though it's hard to believe you were ever such a "Wicked child". LOL You have been used as my best example to my children and to many of the children that have chosen to call me Mom and confide in over the years. Infact it was just a couple of weeks ago that my oldest g-daughter repeated to me in a very serious conversation one of my "Billisims" concerning a boys behavior during dating, and how to know if he has the right qualities that you're looking for. I was so pleased it had soaked in and she was actually using it. Now you can understand a tiny bit why it's so hard to picture you behaving in such a way that your experience became a turning point in your spiritual thinking on repentance. Honestly Bill, I have always thought you were and I continue to feel so, that you had all the attributes of a near perfect man. Please don't laugh, I'm deadly serious. I'm thankful to have such a wonderful friend in my life!<br /> <br />I also appreciate you sharing such a personal part of your life. I found myself feeling as if I had been priveleged to read a page in your Journal, and I found myself smiling, wishing it would go on for pages instead of a few paragraphs. :>) You are a gifted writer Bill Riley !!<br /> <br />Looking forward to your next writing. <br /> <br />Hugs and Smiles<br />Erma Neff WardWilliam L. Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17601014850736239140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7549218282881929115.post-89504797181077529612011-07-21T09:21:30.919-07:002011-07-21T09:21:30.919-07:00Dear Brother Riley:
Thank you for sharing your t...Dear Brother Riley:<br /> <br />Thank you for sharing your teen years. Never would thought you could be so naughty in your teens. However, you have set an example that through determination and changed of heart that you are our great TEACHER. <br /> <br />I can't believe I am in your ward. I went last week for Sacrament and left for work.<br /> <br />I plan to call Bishop Gunner to introduce myself. Hope to see you and your family next sunday.<br /> <br />Daisy RyanWilliam L. Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17601014850736239140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7549218282881929115.post-37141797580218272392011-07-21T09:20:09.797-07:002011-07-21T09:20:09.797-07:00"Brother Riley - I loved your thought this we..."Brother Riley - I loved your thought this week! It was so inspiring and thought provoking. I'm going to use it for FHE tomorrow night! Thank you for continuing to inspire me with your wisdom and faith! You are a blessing to many!"<br /><br />Pam Beckett AndersonWilliam L. Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17601014850736239140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7549218282881929115.post-42076493096753262852011-07-21T09:18:41.361-07:002011-07-21T09:18:41.361-07:00Despues de Muchas Pruebas, viene la calma y la ris...Despues de Muchas Pruebas, viene la calma y la risa, Mil Gracias por estos escritos maravillosos!!!<br />Un Abrazo desde Colombia,<br /> <br />Libia Maria Cuartas VillegasWilliam L. Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17601014850736239140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7549218282881929115.post-48244427695143544872011-07-21T09:16:51.877-07:002011-07-21T09:16:51.877-07:00Hi you two! Thank you so much for your thoughts. ...Hi you two! Thank you so much for your thoughts. I have recently forwarded these to Chris (Thompson) who has been teaching seminary going on 4 years. Paybacks are sometimes predictable! Certainly in my case.<br /><br />Susan MaestrettiWilliam L. Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17601014850736239140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7549218282881929115.post-86980014368246209212011-07-21T09:11:59.277-07:002011-07-21T09:11:59.277-07:00Wow Bill u get up early! Good thought. As we get e...Wow Bill u get up early! Good thought. As we get experience we get insight as you did relating the story of your stake president. How often do we jump to conclusion about somebody and then find out later we had it wrong. Best Dave P.S. we are in Utah til Friday<br /><br />Dave FarrWilliam L. Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17601014850736239140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7549218282881929115.post-43187309308969478142011-07-21T09:10:16.620-07:002011-07-21T09:10:16.620-07:00Thanks so much for your thoughts this week. It wil...Thanks so much for your thoughts this week. It will help me with my lesson next week.<br /><br />Cevin RileyWilliam L. Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17601014850736239140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7549218282881929115.post-46146646250984582202011-07-21T09:08:07.564-07:002011-07-21T09:08:07.564-07:00Hi, Bill,
I seem to remember that th...Hi, Bill,<br /> <br /> I seem to remember that there was a President James Hobbs in Garden Grove back in the 1970s time frame; would it be the same President Hobbs? Curious, Huh?<br /><br />Ralph RallWilliam L. Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17601014850736239140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7549218282881929115.post-26561671223625369082011-07-21T09:06:28.192-07:002011-07-21T09:06:28.192-07:00This is my favorite so far!!!
Love,
Sister Ka...This is my favorite so far!!!<br /> <br />Love, <br /><br />Sister Karen WrightWilliam L. Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17601014850736239140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7549218282881929115.post-34866234432773617362011-07-21T09:04:51.886-07:002011-07-21T09:04:51.886-07:00That was beautiful, Bill. Would you mind if I sha...That was beautiful, Bill. Would you mind if I shared your story in an upcoming Ward Conference with our Spanish ward's adults?<br /><br />Have a happy Sabbath,<br />Debbie StapleyWilliam L. Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17601014850736239140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7549218282881929115.post-80837368750817944162011-07-21T09:03:35.610-07:002011-07-21T09:03:35.610-07:00that phrase is going to stick with me... thanks f...that phrase is going to stick with me... thanks for passing it along!<br /><br />Barbara BellWilliam L. Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17601014850736239140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7549218282881929115.post-27611681875448929722011-07-21T09:02:30.556-07:002011-07-21T09:02:30.556-07:00Gracias for the abrazos y amor. Will you mind if...Gracias for the abrazos y amor. Will you mind if I use some of this possibly in my talk in sacrament meeting today, and more likely in the talks that I need to have with my son, and my other children?<br /><br />Eric R. ChambersWilliam L. Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17601014850736239140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7549218282881929115.post-55041391500016376422011-07-21T09:00:51.065-07:002011-07-21T09:00:51.065-07:00Awesome story Bishop! Thank you
John SwappAwesome story Bishop! Thank you<br /><br />John SwappWilliam L. Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17601014850736239140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7549218282881929115.post-80059027886281831562011-07-21T08:59:59.954-07:002011-07-21T08:59:59.954-07:00BILL, I really enjoyed this. Is this the Jimmy Hob...BILL, I really enjoyed this. Is this the Jimmy Hobbs who served as stake president in Garden Grove? If it was I just spoke with him several months ago in St. George. I always thought of him as a General Authority in waiting. My uncle Parley Borgquist was his best friend in Garden Grove. Best to you and your wife...<br /><br />Tom BorgquistWilliam L. Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17601014850736239140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7549218282881929115.post-33755388618621509322011-07-21T08:58:42.639-07:002011-07-21T08:58:42.639-07:00Click Me!
I love personal stories. Thanks for shar...Click Me!<br />I love personal stories. Thanks for sharing. I bet you had many mischievous experiences, but you were headed in the right direction. Look at all of us you led. I have been making several contacts about the Feb. Reunion. I hope Manti will be an ok destination. I was thinking about the 4:30 or 5:30 session. On Friday, Feb. 17th. So far I've got "yes" responses from Dale & Celeste Leavitt, Ron & Brenda Myers, Jerry Austin, Bruce & Virginia Roundy, and Orson & Lizanne Huntsman and a maybe from Mark Woodbury. If you know any addresses or emails of our clan - please let me know. I'm very excited about getting together. So much more than my 20th high school reunion this summer. I'm not planning to go to it. It's just a big drinking party at the Little Waldorf. I'd love to see some of my old classmates, but not in that atmosphere.<br /> <br />Thanks again for your wonderful thoughts.<br /><br />Barbara LeeWilliam L. Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17601014850736239140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7549218282881929115.post-84755571728297945362011-07-21T08:57:05.015-07:002011-07-21T08:57:05.015-07:00Thank you Brother Riley!
Your thoughts are perfec...Thank you Brother Riley! <br />Your thoughts are perfect and helped solidify my lesson I prepared for the Young Women.<br />Thank you for sharing your thoughts- they get heard, pondered and truly edify my life.<br /><br />Happy Day to you!<br />Kim "Bingham" DavisWilliam L. Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17601014850736239140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7549218282881929115.post-31948707149619756742011-07-21T08:55:47.200-07:002011-07-21T08:55:47.200-07:00Muchas gracias por su mensaje.
Muy bonito e insp...Muchas gracias por su mensaje.<br /> <br />Muy bonito e inspirador.<br /><br /> <br /><br />JULIANA BarriosWilliam L. Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17601014850736239140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7549218282881929115.post-29667321022891154512011-07-21T08:53:07.847-07:002011-07-21T08:53:07.847-07:00Wonderful thoughts on repentance. I really like yo...Wonderful thoughts on repentance. I really like your personal experience and I am glad you got the message and you are now sharing it with us that we may also learn. I hope you and Kathleen are doing well. <br />I am sending a big hug to both of you from Iowa. <br /><br />Love <br /><br />Diana Gomez-AndersonWilliam L. Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17601014850736239140noreply@blogger.com