I was all ears - and we were in the market for some land at the time that we could afford to build on and get completely out of debt (before I really got as radical as I am now). So, with no kids in tow on that trip, we decided to head north up I-15 and go check it out.
As we were driving into the valley at the north end of the lake, I told my wife as I pointed to Glacier National Park, "If we decide to live here, one day we will have to cross those mountains on foot and join the Saints over in Cardston, AB" (much like the VonTrapps crossed the Alps on foot - and I later found out that the kids incidentally settled in that very valley - weird, huh?). My statement was truly random and I surprised myself when I said it. It made an impression on me and I mentioned it to my bishop back home who is/was very preparedness minded - to which he said, "Oh, you will be very interested in what I have about the Cardston Temple." Next time I saw him he handed me a copy of the Sols Guardisto vision. I thought it was pretty odd stuff - but it did mention the Saints gathering to Cardston in their tribulation - and that it would be free from the geological upheavals that I have since come to believe will surely come upon us.
Anyone that knows the history of Glacier National Park knows that the mountains that are about 25 miles deep were chaotically piled up there in about two weeks - and that according to the geologists that claim it takes millions of years for anything to form (and I would include with that - an intelligent thought in their clouded minds....). I have since come to the conclusion that the reason that we will have to go on foot is that the roads/bridges, etc will be so broken as to be impassable by vehicle. For some time, I thought it would be due to lack of fuel and social breakdown - but I now discount that in light of what geological upheaval I think may be coming - which aligns with what Sols had to say:
I saw the international world war automatically break down, and national revolutions occur in every country and complete the work of chaos and desolation. I saw geological disturbances occur, which helped in this work as if it were intended to do so. I saw the Cardston Temple preserved from all this geological upheaval. I saw the international boundary line disappear as these two governments broke up and dissolved into chaos. I saw race rioting upon this American continent on a vast scale.
The then Temple President, Edward J Wood submitted it to Church leadership at the time and they put their stamp of approval on the vision even though Sols was not a member of the Church at the time she had the vision during the Temple open house. We are in for some very interesting times ahead! Buckle up!
If I had to choose a place to be during the next massive earthquake, it would be on the eastern front of the Rockies near a large body of Saints and above 2500 feet elevation and away from anything that represents a fault line.... Denver is out, so is anyplace in Wyoming, so I am stuck with Eastern Montana just south of the border.... Giddyup!
Over my lifetime I've been raised well by great family people,deeply rooted in the faith. That being said I've made many poor choices in my youth. Even in to my early adulthood. I was married, and we did raise a family. I think we all have the best of intentions when we start out. As we progress through this journey, and test our resolve, we choose. It's the one thing we have complete say over. And I've always told my kids to aim high. Because you'll probably hit the mark. My Father said the same. But again there's that ability we have to choose. As it were, I think it's a choosing of "our own destiny". Where will we be comfortable in the here after. Our minds here, and our hearts although share the body that houses our spirit,do conflict with each other on a continual course. To what end? That's the great riddle. Or is it? Although we as a human family do want what we want. I think when I truly look deep inside myself just like everyone else. I want to be happy. Here now,and after this life. I've never seen God. I know we all have a conscience. I've struggled with my own faith the last number of years. Not meaning do I believe or not. But more like just wanting this life to end and then to become a part of a much greater and grander design. One where I don't judge,but only feel love and empathy towards others. Individually I can take people one at a time. It's the masses I dislike. I love a big city,and the anonymity goes with it. But I'm drawn to things in film and music that show the best of humanity. It brings me a peace I don't feel anywhere. I want the serenity that goes with being in the quiet presence of something so grand it would make anyone cry. And be grateful it had been shared with you. I believe that the world will get nasty before it ever gets better. So, my fear is for those who will be left behind. My children. Love one another,be forgiving. Embrace every moment with each other. I hope this makes anyone who may read these words be more at peace and more willing to give of themselves.
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