Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Letter to President Leavitt,
exercise 6 days
Scripture study 7 days
Last weekend we had a
bus load of 50 patrons (youth and adults) the had traveled about 5 hours
to come to the temple for the day! It was so wonderful, they all worked
diligently to accomplish as much as they could for their ancestors. It
was great to see Elder Deem again.
We are busy in the temple and
love it and the people here so very much. This Friday is Good Friday,
which is a legal holiday here. So we make a big day of it at the
temple. Instead of our usual 1-3 sessions, we will be open for 6
sessions! The Presidents, Matrons, and the temple missionaries (us and
the Dela Cruz) will be there for all 6 sessions- they start at 8:00 am
and will be every 2 hours so the last session will end about 7:30 pm. It
will be a long, wonderful day.
We see prayers answered daily for us
and others. We see God's direction in all that happens with the church.
I'm thankful for and fully support the priesthood power and authority
that males hold in the Church. I support the family as directed by our
Father in Heaven- a father and mother. As such we both have
responsibilities to fulfill. So thankful for a living prophet and
apostles and look forward to General Conference.
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Opinions I posted on the site "A Well-Behaved Mormon Woman"- March 23, 2013
Regarding women and the priesthood:
Like others I'm so grateful for my calling as a daughter, sister, mother, grandmother. With the men holding the priesthood, and the women with motherhood/sisterhood --the 2 halves become a whole unit. We need both- so grateful for the men and women in my life that have positively influenced and taught me. I share in the priesthood that my husband holds as I fullfill my callings as mother and grandmother- and as I serve in the temples that are throughtout the world. When he is absent, for whatever reason- the presence of priesthood blessings are still blessing our home and my families' lives.
Regarding preparing for general conference:
I have re-read all of the conference talks from the last conference to help get me ready for conference. When I see the titles of past conferences I want to go back and re-read! The more we do that the more we can apply the teachings of our leaders- past and present.
Regarding women and the priesthood:
Like others I'm so grateful for my calling as a daughter, sister, mother, grandmother. With the men holding the priesthood, and the women with motherhood/sisterhood --the 2 halves become a whole unit. We need both- so grateful for the men and women in my life that have positively influenced and taught me. I share in the priesthood that my husband holds as I fullfill my callings as mother and grandmother- and as I serve in the temples that are throughtout the world. When he is absent, for whatever reason- the presence of priesthood blessings are still blessing our home and my families' lives.
Regarding preparing for general conference:
I have re-read all of the conference talks from the last conference to help get me ready for conference. When I see the titles of past conferences I want to go back and re-read! The more we do that the more we can apply the teachings of our leaders- past and present.
Saturday, March 23, 2013
It's been a great week! Yes, spring hasn't arrived yet. We've had more snow this week. But I have faith that spring will come. I can't wait to see the rhododendrons in bloom again! It makes me feel like I'm back home in Seattle, Washington, where I grew up.
It's very humbling to see a bus load of saints come to the temple- so anxious to be there and to do the important work of the temple. They traveled for 3-4 hours to come, and thank the Lord the weather cooperated so they could come from Prince Edward Island.
I've started walking the halls of the apartment complex, going up and down flights of stairs- it feels good to be exercising again.
We celebrated Craig's birthday and St. Patrick's Day this week. We got to talk to family back home when they called to talk to Grandpa Craig- and that is always a very good thing.
So grateful for the knowledge that I have a loving Heavenly Father. I know that Jesus Christ is our Savior and Redeemer. I look forward to Easter and honoring His atoning sacrifice. I know that prayers are answered- I see that daily in our lives and in the life of those around us. I'm grateful to know that God has a prophet on the earth- President Thomas S. Monson. I'm looking forward to General Conference and to hearing from our leaders.
I am so grateful for the priesthood authority that is on the earth and to know that I enjoy the blessings that are mine because of that authority. I'm grateful to be a mother and a grandmother to some of the very best people I know, how thankful I am for how they enrich my life. I'm grateful also for the people of Atlantic Canada- you have all enriched our lives and we have grown so much because of our associations with you- thank you so very much. Please know that there will always be a special place in our hearts for you.
Tomorrow is Sunday and going to church. I'm grateful for church leaders and teachers that help us grow in gospel knowledge. I'm thankful for the sacrament and the opportunity to renew my covenants to follow Christ, believe in him and his chosen leaders in these last day.
It's been a great week! Yes, spring hasn't arrived yet. We've had more snow this week. But I have faith that spring will come. I can't wait to see the rhododendrons in bloom again! It makes me feel like I'm back home in Seattle, Washington, where I grew up.
It's very humbling to see a bus load of saints come to the temple- so anxious to be there and to do the important work of the temple. They traveled for 3-4 hours to come, and thank the Lord the weather cooperated so they could come from Prince Edward Island.
I've started walking the halls of the apartment complex, going up and down flights of stairs- it feels good to be exercising again.
We celebrated Craig's birthday and St. Patrick's Day this week. We got to talk to family back home when they called to talk to Grandpa Craig- and that is always a very good thing.
So grateful for the knowledge that I have a loving Heavenly Father. I know that Jesus Christ is our Savior and Redeemer. I look forward to Easter and honoring His atoning sacrifice. I know that prayers are answered- I see that daily in our lives and in the life of those around us. I'm grateful to know that God has a prophet on the earth- President Thomas S. Monson. I'm looking forward to General Conference and to hearing from our leaders.
I am so grateful for the priesthood authority that is on the earth and to know that I enjoy the blessings that are mine because of that authority. I'm grateful to be a mother and a grandmother to some of the very best people I know, how thankful I am for how they enrich my life. I'm grateful also for the people of Atlantic Canada- you have all enriched our lives and we have grown so much because of our associations with you- thank you so very much. Please know that there will always be a special place in our hearts for you.
Tomorrow is Sunday and going to church. I'm grateful for church leaders and teachers that help us grow in gospel knowledge. I'm thankful for the sacrament and the opportunity to renew my covenants to follow Christ, believe in him and his chosen leaders in these last day.
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| Saints from PEI travel by bus to come to the temple |
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| Some of those who came by bus! Taken outside the temple. |
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Tuesday, Mar 19th- Letter to President Leavitt-
exercise 7 days
scripture study 7 days
temple 4 days
And it is Tuesday, I'm improving a little =). It was another busy week at the temple. Sure hope that everyone is back safe and sound from Newfoundland. Hope and pray that the district is growing =) They are such wonderful people. Thanks once more for giving us the opportunity to attend last year.
Prayers are answered, God and His Beloved Son direct the work of these latter days, Joseph Smith is a prophet as is Pres. Thomas S. Monson. My testimony of these continues to grow ever since I joined the church with my parents when I was 8 years old. I'm grateful and humbled to know that families can be together forever and to know that that sealing power exists and is real today. I pray for those whom God is preparing, and want to be one that can share that message, and I look and pray for those opportunities.
exercise 7 days
scripture study 7 days
temple 4 days
And it is Tuesday, I'm improving a little =). It was another busy week at the temple. Sure hope that everyone is back safe and sound from Newfoundland. Hope and pray that the district is growing =) They are such wonderful people. Thanks once more for giving us the opportunity to attend last year.
Prayers are answered, God and His Beloved Son direct the work of these latter days, Joseph Smith is a prophet as is Pres. Thomas S. Monson. My testimony of these continues to grow ever since I joined the church with my parents when I was 8 years old. I'm grateful and humbled to know that families can be together forever and to know that that sealing power exists and is real today. I pray for those whom God is preparing, and want to be one that can share that message, and I look and pray for those opportunities.
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Today, March 20, 2013-- It's supposed to be the first day of spring- but I think the ground hog got mad last month at being woken up from his hibernation and put in an order for an extended winter.
Hence, this morning this is what we woke up to:
Hence, this morning this is what we woke up to:
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| Looking out of our apartment into the parking lot- spring got lost . . . . |
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| This is the view from outside of the temple. We needed to cancel the temple sessions today as the roads were so bad. |
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| This is from the apartment latter in the day. |
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Time to update some pictures:
March 12, 2013- District Meeting with the Elders:
March 12, 2013- District Meeting with the Elders:
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| L-R: Elder Davidson, Elder Sloan(up on desk-he's been the District Leader); Elder Woodward, Elder Dubyk; 2nd row- Elders Nielsen and Baskin (out-going and in-coming Assistants to the President) |
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| Elder Baskin (L) has served in Halifax before as the District Leader, now he's the newest Assistant to the President; Elder Nielsen (R) has served as Assistant to the President and has returned home now. |
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| Elder Davidson |
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| Elder Baskin (L)and Elder Davidson |
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| Elder Nielsen has returned home honorably to Alberta, Canada- we miss him and wish and pray for the best in his future endeavors. |
Monday, March 18, 2013
Birthday cake at our Family Home Evening Group- Darrel Nelson, Craig and Elder Rudy Dela Cruz were our birthday celebrants.
- Happy, Happy Birthday to the most wonderful guy around. I grateful I am to be with you for time and all eternity. Thanks for the joy you have brought into my life and thanks for our fantastic children and grandchildren. The greatest thanks to a loving Father in Heaven that brought us together from opposite sides of the US.
Gloria Levy Walsh Nice picture Elder Edwards .Heavenly Father knew our needs at this time so he sent .The Edwards ..Happy Birthday ..be good .
Charleen Barkhausen Edis ♫♪ Happy Birthday Elder Edwards ♪♫
- Gloria Levy Walsh nice idea ....wish i had been there ..sad face ..
Amy Edwards Bishop -Happy Birthday to my hero, my Daddy. He makes us laugh, he is there to comfort us and one of the first to say he loves us when he knows we need to hear it. He is one of the best men I know. I love you Daddy! — with Charlotte Edwards.
- Jaralynn Quick, Natalie Edwards, Peter Firth and 3 others like this.
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Sunday, 17 March, 2013
Where did this last week go---- seems like it began and was over in a flash. President and Sister Robinson, temple president and matron, went with President Leavitt (mission president) and some senior couples to the Newfoundland District Conference. We went last year and had such a wonderful time. Bad news, an incoming storm has prevented the ferry crossing that they all need to cross back to Nova Scotia, so they are all stranded for another day at least. I know that the members will take good care of them.
We had a wonderful week at the temple. Craig got some of the temple work completed that he needed for some of his family, and we got to be there, it was very humbling to bring others the blessings of the gospel of Jesus Christ and the needed gospel ordinances.
Saturday night the Dartmouth Ward, and the Cole Harbor wards gathered for a "talent show". Watching Brother Fielden play his plunger violin was awesome, Shauna Edwards Simonson, you have never played a violin like that!! I read a couple of my poems.
Today, Sunday, Craig and Bro. Wilhelm sang their duet of "How Great Thou Art" in our sacrament meeting. All were visibly moved by the beautiful job they did. We hope to get it recorded and posted on line. Craig played the organ today, and I was the chorister. Craig also led the Darthmouth Ward Choir today in their sacrament meeting. So we attended 2 sacrament meetings and one sunday school! It was a busy day.
Then we got invited to dinner at Vince Vincent and Dianne McMahon's they had the elders over and needed some other Melchizedek Priesthood there. So we had tacos for dinner and had a great time. So it's been a busy week-- the best kind!
Take care family and friends- Hope you had a great St. Patrick's day, and that you are always close to God through prayer, reading you scriptures and choosing to stand up for whatever is "beautiful, lovely, praiseworthy and of good report"
Where did this last week go---- seems like it began and was over in a flash. President and Sister Robinson, temple president and matron, went with President Leavitt (mission president) and some senior couples to the Newfoundland District Conference. We went last year and had such a wonderful time. Bad news, an incoming storm has prevented the ferry crossing that they all need to cross back to Nova Scotia, so they are all stranded for another day at least. I know that the members will take good care of them.
We had a wonderful week at the temple. Craig got some of the temple work completed that he needed for some of his family, and we got to be there, it was very humbling to bring others the blessings of the gospel of Jesus Christ and the needed gospel ordinances.
Saturday night the Dartmouth Ward, and the Cole Harbor wards gathered for a "talent show". Watching Brother Fielden play his plunger violin was awesome, Shauna Edwards Simonson, you have never played a violin like that!! I read a couple of my poems.
Today, Sunday, Craig and Bro. Wilhelm sang their duet of "How Great Thou Art" in our sacrament meeting. All were visibly moved by the beautiful job they did. We hope to get it recorded and posted on line. Craig played the organ today, and I was the chorister. Craig also led the Darthmouth Ward Choir today in their sacrament meeting. So we attended 2 sacrament meetings and one sunday school! It was a busy day.
Then we got invited to dinner at Vince Vincent and Dianne McMahon's they had the elders over and needed some other Melchizedek Priesthood there. So we had tacos for dinner and had a great time. So it's been a busy week-- the best kind!
Take care family and friends- Hope you had a great St. Patrick's day, and that you are always close to God through prayer, reading you scriptures and choosing to stand up for whatever is "beautiful, lovely, praiseworthy and of good report"
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Wednesday, March 13th- my letter to President Leavitt this week-
It's looking like a great week. Will miss the trip to Newfoundland this week, but please know that all who go will certainly be in our thoughts and prayers. We hope to see more members from Newfoundland in the temple as they can come. The temple continues to be such a wonderful place to be 4 days a week. We learn from the patrons, the workers, the Temple Presidency and Matrons. We pray always that our inactive children will return and be with us in the temple some day. Just to let you know, I do my scripture study each night- Since mid-December I have started the Book of Mormon, read the Doctrine and Covenants and am back on the Book of Mormon. I have also re-read October's conference talks in preparation for this upcoming conference. At the present time I am searching for scriptures referring to "heart" and have a notebook where I log each scripture and how it refers to "heart"--it is teaching me so very much.
I have been using empty water bottles and milk jugs with water in them as weights which I work on every day. I'm now running/jogging (post-stroke speed-slowish) the hallways of the apartment each evening. I'm up to 14 laps and flights of stairs. We pray always for opportunities to share the Gospel and we keep working on opening our mouths to talk to people. We have been going through some mix-up with what we have been paying for rent and changes that were made to that without being informed. Craig has been speaking to Elder Weibe, and to people at the Missionary Dept. We feel bad that extra money was being withdrawn from our home Ward without our knowledge since September.
This Gospel is true, Jesus Christ is my Savior and Redeemer- I gladly stand as a witness of that each and every day of my life.
It's looking like a great week. Will miss the trip to Newfoundland this week, but please know that all who go will certainly be in our thoughts and prayers. We hope to see more members from Newfoundland in the temple as they can come. The temple continues to be such a wonderful place to be 4 days a week. We learn from the patrons, the workers, the Temple Presidency and Matrons. We pray always that our inactive children will return and be with us in the temple some day. Just to let you know, I do my scripture study each night- Since mid-December I have started the Book of Mormon, read the Doctrine and Covenants and am back on the Book of Mormon. I have also re-read October's conference talks in preparation for this upcoming conference. At the present time I am searching for scriptures referring to "heart" and have a notebook where I log each scripture and how it refers to "heart"--it is teaching me so very much.
I have been using empty water bottles and milk jugs with water in them as weights which I work on every day. I'm now running/jogging (post-stroke speed-slowish) the hallways of the apartment each evening. I'm up to 14 laps and flights of stairs. We pray always for opportunities to share the Gospel and we keep working on opening our mouths to talk to people. We have been going through some mix-up with what we have been paying for rent and changes that were made to that without being informed. Craig has been speaking to Elder Weibe, and to people at the Missionary Dept. We feel bad that extra money was being withdrawn from our home Ward without our knowledge since September.
This Gospel is true, Jesus Christ is my Savior and Redeemer- I gladly stand as a witness of that each and every day of my life.
Monday, March 11, 2013
Monday, March 11, 2013
Day is starting out great. I have 2 crock pots cooking some pork rib roasts with sauerkraut for dinner at our Family Home Evening group. The apartment smells glorious.
We have some errands to run and scheduling for the temple to do still. I have gotten a start on my scheduling though, half-way done!
Last night we had dinner at Therese Kirchner's with the Elders and Bro. Frank. The pork tostados were so so good. We all had a great evening and the Elders committed us to continue to pray, look, speak and invite people to learn about our Savior Jesus Christ.
Church was wonderful on Sunday, we got to attend our Cole Harbor Ward and then we also attended the Dartmouth Ward as Craig was directing their ward choir again. Sister Karen Morrison their director is returning this week from their winter sojourn to Florida, etc. It will be great to have them back as temple workers also, we have dearly missed them.
Day is starting out great. I have 2 crock pots cooking some pork rib roasts with sauerkraut for dinner at our Family Home Evening group. The apartment smells glorious.
We have some errands to run and scheduling for the temple to do still. I have gotten a start on my scheduling though, half-way done!
Last night we had dinner at Therese Kirchner's with the Elders and Bro. Frank. The pork tostados were so so good. We all had a great evening and the Elders committed us to continue to pray, look, speak and invite people to learn about our Savior Jesus Christ.
Church was wonderful on Sunday, we got to attend our Cole Harbor Ward and then we also attended the Dartmouth Ward as Craig was directing their ward choir again. Sister Karen Morrison their director is returning this week from their winter sojourn to Florida, etc. It will be great to have them back as temple workers also, we have dearly missed them.
Sunday, March 10, 2013
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| Winter is still in Atlantic- hope that spring comes soon. |
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| It's still winter in Atlantic Canada- I don't remember their being much if any snow when we came up here a year ago, but as I look back at those pictures there was some snow- just not near as much. |
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| Sis. Smith in the shadow of my camera, showing off one of their 4 horses. |
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| Sister Phyllis Smith, wife of Dr. David Smith- wonderful lady, and a lovely home that is filled such a wonderful spirit. |
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| closer up shot of the horse |
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| The wonderful David Smith, DDS- Thanks so very much for all you have done for us. |
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| This is showing the office ladies at Dr. Smith's office in Caribou, Maine. |
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| a picture showing that winter still has a hold on Maine also. |
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| L to R: Elder Hunt, and Elder Clark in Houlton, Maine- we ate lunch with them. |
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| Elder Hunt with us! He served in the Dartmouth area for several months and we got "attached" to him. He's a wonderful missionary. |
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| Where we ate lunch with the Elders. |
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| That's not just snow, that's a frozen inlet from the ocean. |
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| Lovely frosted fir trees in New Brunswick, on the way back to Dartmouth, Nova Scotia |
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| More frosted trees! |
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| I have been trying to get a shot of this Nova Scotia landmark when we cross the border for a year. It is found as you cross from New Brunswick into Nova Scotia. I finally got in in the camera shot, but you can hardly see it. There are close-up shots that are posted from last year. Feels good to be back in Nova Scotia. |
Sunday, March 10, 2013
It's hard to believe that it's almost been a year since we arrive here in Atlantic Canada. We have so fallen in love with the place and the people, and of course with the temple here. Our testimonies have grown as we have served with and for the wonderful people here.
On March 4th Craig and I headed for quick trip to Maine. It was great to be back in the states if just for a few days. It was also great to return back here in Nova Scotia.
The agenda called to mail some packages for ourselves and for Elder and Sister Dela Cruz back to our homes, which was accomplished. The other item of business required some dental work for Craig and myself. Thanks to Dr. David Smith in Caribou, Maine and his wonderful staff that also was accomplished. Craig got a needed tooth repaired, and I got a much-needed cleaning, and two teeth repaired.
On Monday we drove to Saint Stephens, NB and spent the night with Elder and Sister Tibbits. It was so great to see them again. We are excited that they are being transferred to Prince Edward Island- and know that they will love that sweet island and its awesome people, just as they have fallen in love with the people in Saint Stephens and the surrounding areas on both sides of the border.
Tuesday, March 5th we crossed the border into Maine and drove to Caribou. In the afternoon Dr. Smith worked on our teeth. They invited us to spend the night with them and they fed us a wonderful dinner. It was a Boston-cut pork shoulder that was so very tender and delicious.
Wednesday, we missed the Wednesday crew at the temple, as we drove back home. Thanks so much for Sister Vince Vincent who served in the office of the temple for us. We arrived back at our apartment around 7 pm- it was a long but wonderful day. So grateful for the tender mercies that Heavenly Father showers us with. The weather co-operated which made the trip much easier and since the temperature was warming up just a tad we didn't have problems with our car starting at all.
Thursday, Friday and Saturday we were glad to be back in the Halifax Temple with the great workers and patrons.
So thankful that President and Sister Robinson are over their illnesses and that Elder Dela Cruz is now beginning to improve from his herniated disc in his back. God does hear and answer prayers, this I know for sure.
Have been doing some genealogy work on my Native American Indians lately- have made small baby steps of progress. So grateful for all who help as I find them.
I'll add pictures next in a separate post.
It's hard to believe that it's almost been a year since we arrive here in Atlantic Canada. We have so fallen in love with the place and the people, and of course with the temple here. Our testimonies have grown as we have served with and for the wonderful people here.
On March 4th Craig and I headed for quick trip to Maine. It was great to be back in the states if just for a few days. It was also great to return back here in Nova Scotia.
The agenda called to mail some packages for ourselves and for Elder and Sister Dela Cruz back to our homes, which was accomplished. The other item of business required some dental work for Craig and myself. Thanks to Dr. David Smith in Caribou, Maine and his wonderful staff that also was accomplished. Craig got a needed tooth repaired, and I got a much-needed cleaning, and two teeth repaired.
On Monday we drove to Saint Stephens, NB and spent the night with Elder and Sister Tibbits. It was so great to see them again. We are excited that they are being transferred to Prince Edward Island- and know that they will love that sweet island and its awesome people, just as they have fallen in love with the people in Saint Stephens and the surrounding areas on both sides of the border.
Tuesday, March 5th we crossed the border into Maine and drove to Caribou. In the afternoon Dr. Smith worked on our teeth. They invited us to spend the night with them and they fed us a wonderful dinner. It was a Boston-cut pork shoulder that was so very tender and delicious.
Wednesday, we missed the Wednesday crew at the temple, as we drove back home. Thanks so much for Sister Vince Vincent who served in the office of the temple for us. We arrived back at our apartment around 7 pm- it was a long but wonderful day. So grateful for the tender mercies that Heavenly Father showers us with. The weather co-operated which made the trip much easier and since the temperature was warming up just a tad we didn't have problems with our car starting at all.
Thursday, Friday and Saturday we were glad to be back in the Halifax Temple with the great workers and patrons.
So thankful that President and Sister Robinson are over their illnesses and that Elder Dela Cruz is now beginning to improve from his herniated disc in his back. God does hear and answer prayers, this I know for sure.
Have been doing some genealogy work on my Native American Indians lately- have made small baby steps of progress. So grateful for all who help as I find them.
I'll add pictures next in a separate post.
Monday, March 4, 2013
Monday, March 4th, 2013
A road trip, a road trip, we're going on a road trip. Leaving in a little bit. Thanks Vince Vincent for covering for me at the temple.
The Latter-day Saints are such wonderful people. Thanks to the dentist who is seeing us on short notice, and even putting us up for the night. Life is good and we are so very blessed. I hope and pray that all of my facebook friends feel God's love in your life.
Ooh, a road trip means new pictures maybe. . . . Time will tell! Will miss you all at the temple, FHE group and friends. See you in 2-3 days.
A road trip, a road trip, we're going on a road trip. Leaving in a little bit. Thanks Vince Vincent for covering for me at the temple.
The Latter-day Saints are such wonderful people. Thanks to the dentist who is seeing us on short notice, and even putting us up for the night. Life is good and we are so very blessed. I hope and pray that all of my facebook friends feel God's love in your life.
Ooh, a road trip means new pictures maybe. . . . Time will tell! Will miss you all at the temple, FHE group and friends. See you in 2-3 days.
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Sunday, March 3, 2013
It's been a busy week. My thoughts are with those around me who are sick and suffering from back injuries etc. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Have been doing alot of genealogy lately working on my mother's father's line. Where would we be today with our ancestors? I'm so grateful for the sacrifices they made during their lives that enabled me to be born where I was.
We are probably heading for a quick trip to Maine this week to see a dentist. Need to pack up some things to send home while we are stateside. Always alot to do. God does hear our prayers, we need to always remember to ask for His will to be done, no matted what the situation is.
Got to teach the Young Women's class today, while the ward was in a special combined meeting. Wonderful girls, amazingly quiet, but you can feel of their wonderful spirits! To be asked to teach them about our Savior's Atoning Sacrifice was very humbling.
I so liked my husband's comment to them: Christ atoned for our sins- we are talking about a verb, something that happened many, many years ago. While the Atonement is a noun, it goes on each and every day as we live in this mortal life, and are in need of repentance and forgiveness" So grateful to be learning each and every day from the experiences that I am blessed with by my Heavenly Father.
Looking forward to Good Friday on March 29th. We will have a long day at the temple and look forward to the patrons that will come then- hope to see you there!!!
It's been a busy week. My thoughts are with those around me who are sick and suffering from back injuries etc. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Have been doing alot of genealogy lately working on my mother's father's line. Where would we be today with our ancestors? I'm so grateful for the sacrifices they made during their lives that enabled me to be born where I was.
We are probably heading for a quick trip to Maine this week to see a dentist. Need to pack up some things to send home while we are stateside. Always alot to do. God does hear our prayers, we need to always remember to ask for His will to be done, no matted what the situation is.
Got to teach the Young Women's class today, while the ward was in a special combined meeting. Wonderful girls, amazingly quiet, but you can feel of their wonderful spirits! To be asked to teach them about our Savior's Atoning Sacrifice was very humbling.
I so liked my husband's comment to them: Christ atoned for our sins- we are talking about a verb, something that happened many, many years ago. While the Atonement is a noun, it goes on each and every day as we live in this mortal life, and are in need of repentance and forgiveness" So grateful to be learning each and every day from the experiences that I am blessed with by my Heavenly Father.
Looking forward to Good Friday on March 29th. We will have a long day at the temple and look forward to the patrons that will come then- hope to see you there!!!
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