Years ago, in raising two young sons, I thought it was worthwhile to not only teach them the tradition of a Jolly fat man named Santa who miraculously brought them free gifts at Christmas time. In addition, they were taught of the life of Jesus the Christ and the Christmas miracles he brought to the world 2,000 years ago; today and the future. Through contacts at the State Mental Hospital in Provo, we were able to make contact with a lifetime patient there and had the opportunity to help play the role of Santa and wrap appropriate gifts for him and traveled there to meet "John" and present him with gifts as a Christ-like gesture, which we continued for a few years with others patients. Back then, the PTA did not allow males to be a member of the PTA, so this was our way of fighting their system, and did so in a Christ-like manner. Each gift was meticulously wrapped and some required a variety of layers to bring more excitement to the patient, and to us, the Nephi Jones Boys! We hope all can read what ten year old Justin Jones wrote of his adventure, which he did on his own and submitted it to his 4th grade school teacher. The teacher sent it to the National PTA and this bright kid won National actuations. It is being submitted now as the pencil markings are wearing off and in memory of "John" and Justin- who passed away at age 38 via Depression, the unheralded death sentence that is seldom spoke of, as government's and counseling folks make a lot of money maintaining the cause is alcohol and drugs. To this personal and professional father, those are only a pathway to escape Depression.
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