The Goates Notes (tm)

 From the moment he took the office, President Donald J. Trump has been a lightning rod for controversy, confusion, vindictive lashing out, ...

Today marks another anniversary in our family life. On a cold wintry day in December - the 9th - in 1992, we awoke to the tragic realization...

I #givethanks for Thanksgiving Day 2020. This morning I am grateful for the safe return of Elder Riley Bayles from his mission in the Washin...

Will I ever run out of blessings for which I am grateful? I don't think so. My heart literally is filled to overflowing these days. It i...

This morning I awoke with an overwhelming feeling of peace. That still, small voice whispered that all would be well in the world. What a bl...