Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Letter to Pres. Leavitt,
Scripture reading 7 days last week
exercise 6 days
temple 4 days
The days are going faster and faster it seems. I'm reading conference talks for most of my scripture study, but I'm doing the Book of Mormon also. Got a chance to talk a little bit about the church today, didn't go farther than that, but I keep trying.
Trying to focus on a scripture from our Relief Society lesson on Sunday- Psalms 139: 23-24. So very much to learn and improve and grateful to do that. Did something to my left shoulder, its really bugging me tonight, hope that its just weather-related.
Looking forward to the senior get-together on Sunday night. Have been praying for Sister Leavitt and put her name on the prayer roll on Saturday.
Thanks for all you both do for this mission and for the gospel. So grateful to have such wonderful people come into our lives and teach us so many valuable things.
Sister Edwards
We had sunshine but it's still quite chilly here, but spring is just around the corner. Had a good week at the temple. Craig and I went in on Monday to the temple, to get the new computer up and running for the administrative assistant- that's me! We had lunch today at a wonderful Asian restaurant, the Modern Orchid, the food was delicious. We also went to Halifax today, so that Craig and Sis. Lee could practice their duet from Phantom of the Opera. Stake Conference coming up this weekend, and it looks like Elder Walker, the head of the Temple Department is here in Atlantic Canada and we should see him tomorrow at the temple. He's such an awesome person. We met him in the MTC, last February.
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Wednesday, 18 April 2013
Winter or Spring. . . which season is gonna win?
April 18, 2013- I cast my vote- spring is coming- the signs are there !!!!
Winter or Spring. . . which season is gonna win?
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| My pretty orchid plants are my way of rooting for Spring. (April 12, 2013) |
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| April 13, 2013- we wake up to a little bit more winter! |
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| Craig out clearing off the car so we can go to the temple. |
April 18, 2013- I cast my vote- spring is coming- the signs are there !!!!
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| Pretty crocus outside of our apartment building! |
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| other flowers also vote for spring........ it is coming |
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| even the trees are waking up and showing their leaf buds-- it will get here, it really will |
Pictures from our missionary choir rehearsal at the Truro Chapel, in Truro, Nova Scotia:
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| I'm front row, 4th from the left. And I'm surrounded by some very wonderful young people with amazing talent. Mission President's wife, Sister Leavitt is the next Sister. |
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| Some more of our wonderful choir missionaries, the male type this time. | Also the back of Elder Call, the director. |
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
I find it very sad that some people consider a gun or rifle higher than they consider God. I hope we will check ourselves on who and what we worship. A gun is not more powerful than God. A gun won't give you the opportunity to eternal life, but it can definitely take that gift away from you. Yes, I support the constitution, yes, I have gun owners in my family- but I don't need or want something that is so opposed to the law of love that Christ has asked us to show to others. You may not agree from me, that is your right.
My dislike of guns has nothing to do with the title of liberty or the cause of freedom. And I would and will always uphold both. I just believe that owning a gun does not necessarily uphold or defend the cause of liberty. Too many people, and a great deal of them not religious, almost worship that gun as an idol. The gun does not guarantee freedom, but living righteously and being an example of Christ commandment to love one another is a better and higher way to defend freedom has been the answer to my prayers. The way that we can be a light that "shineth in the darkness" of today's society is not take lives but instead to reflect and live Christ's higher law. Yes, I love you dearly and believe me, I have no right to say I'm right and you are not and I am not saying that. Peace can never be found by man's laws, but only by living and following Christ's higher law.
I have been reading the B of M, D & C, etc watching, underlining and noting all the scriptures I find that talk about the heart. I've been amazed to see how easy it is to become hard-hearted, which makes us unable to hear or follow Christ's law. Again, I'm not in anyway saying that you are. I'm just saying that it has been a very eye-opening experience as I've seen what the scriptures teach us about the heart. I love you so very much, I love your husband as my son, I am grateful for another son, your brother, that also faithfully served his country. I fully support the title of Liberty and also believe that this land is not living up to God's demands for freedom from tyranny or tragedy.
I find it very sad that some people consider a gun or rifle higher than they consider God. I hope we will check ourselves on who and what we worship. A gun is not more powerful than God. A gun won't give you the opportunity to eternal life, but it can definitely take that gift away from you. Yes, I support the constitution, yes, I have gun owners in my family- but I don't need or want something that is so opposed to the law of love that Christ has asked us to show to others. You may not agree from me, that is your right.
My dislike of guns has nothing to do with the title of liberty or the cause of freedom. And I would and will always uphold both. I just believe that owning a gun does not necessarily uphold or defend the cause of liberty. Too many people, and a great deal of them not religious, almost worship that gun as an idol. The gun does not guarantee freedom, but living righteously and being an example of Christ commandment to love one another is a better and higher way to defend freedom has been the answer to my prayers. The way that we can be a light that "shineth in the darkness" of today's society is not take lives but instead to reflect and live Christ's higher law. Yes, I love you dearly and believe me, I have no right to say I'm right and you are not and I am not saying that. Peace can never be found by man's laws, but only by living and following Christ's higher law.
I have been reading the B of M, D & C, etc watching, underlining and noting all the scriptures I find that talk about the heart. I've been amazed to see how easy it is to become hard-hearted, which makes us unable to hear or follow Christ's law. Again, I'm not in anyway saying that you are. I'm just saying that it has been a very eye-opening experience as I've seen what the scriptures teach us about the heart. I love you so very much, I love your husband as my son, I am grateful for another son, your brother, that also faithfully served his country. I fully support the title of Liberty and also believe that this land is not living up to God's demands for freedom from tyranny or tragedy.
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
I find it very sad that some people consider a gun or rifle higher than they consider God. I hope we will check ourselves on who and what we worship. A gun is not more powerful than God. A gun won't give you the opportunity to eternal life, but it can definitely take that gift away from you. Yes, I support the constitution, yes, I have gun owners in my family- but I don't need or want something that is so opposed to the law of love that Christ has asked us to show to others. You may not agree from me, that is your right.
I find it very sad that some people consider a gun or rifle higher than they consider God. I hope we will check ourselves on who and what we worship. A gun is not more powerful than God. A gun won't give you the opportunity to eternal life, but it can definitely take that gift away from you. Yes, I support the constitution, yes, I have gun owners in my family- but I don't need or want something that is so opposed to the law of love that Christ has asked us to show to others. You may not agree from me, that is your right.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
It is sad to note, but it seems it takes tragedy sometimes to wake us up and make us realize that our life has a purpose, that it does have a plan. We constantly need to be reminded that that we can always be united in the cause of righteousness. We can rise above the evil that abounds in our day. Satan's bounds are already set; Christ has already won the eternal battle for our souls. What's at stake is who's side are we on? Who do you follow? "As for me and my house, we will choose God and His Only Begotten Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ."
Monday, April 15, 2013
Monday, April 15th, 2013
Letter to Pres. Leavitt:
Thanks so very much for given us the opportunity to be involved with these missionary musical firesides. They are such spiritually power evenings. We are grateful for the blessing of getting our computer fixed/replaced so that we could continue in our temple responsibilities. God does hear and answer prayers. We have a grandson getting ready to submit his papers for this summer. He also is musically talented, playing piano and organ(has had an opportunity to play on the tabernacle organ for a few minutes) and bells, besides singing.
Time is going so very fast, we really don't want our mission to end, but know that our family looks forward to our return. And we hope and pray that there will be more missions in our future. In our Family Home Evening group tonight we discussed what it means to sustain our leaders. That it also means that we have to sustain or (endure faithfully) in our faith and testimony so that we can uphold and be there for our leaders. We need each the prayers of each other to endure the challenges of these last days.
I'm reading conference addresses already and learning so much as I ponder on the message that our leaders shared with us for General Conference.
Thanks for the wonderful talks that you and Sister Leavitt gave last night- Sis. Calvert and Elder Weibe also did such a wonderful job. Our sabbath both in the Cole Harbor Ward and at the fireside were all very spiritually uplifting.
Letter to Pres. Leavitt:
Thanks so very much for given us the opportunity to be involved with these missionary musical firesides. They are such spiritually power evenings. We are grateful for the blessing of getting our computer fixed/replaced so that we could continue in our temple responsibilities. God does hear and answer prayers. We have a grandson getting ready to submit his papers for this summer. He also is musically talented, playing piano and organ(has had an opportunity to play on the tabernacle organ for a few minutes) and bells, besides singing.
Time is going so very fast, we really don't want our mission to end, but know that our family looks forward to our return. And we hope and pray that there will be more missions in our future. In our Family Home Evening group tonight we discussed what it means to sustain our leaders. That it also means that we have to sustain or (endure faithfully) in our faith and testimony so that we can uphold and be there for our leaders. We need each the prayers of each other to endure the challenges of these last days.
I'm reading conference addresses already and learning so much as I ponder on the message that our leaders shared with us for General Conference.
Thanks for the wonderful talks that you and Sister Leavitt gave last night- Sis. Calvert and Elder Weibe also did such a wonderful job. Our sabbath both in the Cole Harbor Ward and at the fireside were all very spiritually uplifting.
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Thursday, April 11, 2013
The week is going great. We've had some rain, wind and even some sunshine. I have faith that spring is on its way. I pray for all those near Georgia, Oklahoma, etc. that are dealing with tornadoes and other destructive weather. I pray for the safety of those affected.
Made some seafood chowder for the first time yesterday. Thanks so much to Bill Frank for the help he gave me on how to do this. We like it and shared with our neighbors the Dela Cruz. Today we went to their apartment for spaghetti and it was delicious!
So nice to have the computer working again! We have received so many blessings while we have been here, both us and our families at home. We are grateful for God's love and support and pray that we always keep his commandments and the covenants we have made.
Starting to re-read conference talks from last week. It was such a wonderful conference and all of the talks taught us so very much. I support President Thomas S. Monson as a living prophet! I know that we can all be a light in the darkness all around us if we follow Jesus Christ as our Savior and Redeemer.
The week is going great. We've had some rain, wind and even some sunshine. I have faith that spring is on its way. I pray for all those near Georgia, Oklahoma, etc. that are dealing with tornadoes and other destructive weather. I pray for the safety of those affected.
Made some seafood chowder for the first time yesterday. Thanks so much to Bill Frank for the help he gave me on how to do this. We like it and shared with our neighbors the Dela Cruz. Today we went to their apartment for spaghetti and it was delicious!
So nice to have the computer working again! We have received so many blessings while we have been here, both us and our families at home. We are grateful for God's love and support and pray that we always keep his commandments and the covenants we have made.
Starting to re-read conference talks from last week. It was such a wonderful conference and all of the talks taught us so very much. I support President Thomas S. Monson as a living prophet! I know that we can all be a light in the darkness all around us if we follow Jesus Christ as our Savior and Redeemer.
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Monday, April 9th, 2013
As stated already, our computed died on Sunday. Craig was up bright and early to continue our search for help with the computer. The decision was made, upon recommendation of several members that we had talked to, to take the computer to ToadCo Computers. Initial reports did not look good, but they were willing to see if anything could be salvaged. It turns out that they could put our hard drive into a
used computer and we are back up again! Prayers are answered! Even if you can
do more than believe and ask with that belief God does hear and answer our
prayers. My mustard seed of faith has grown, and I'm so very grateful and humble.
General Conference was such a wonderful faith promoting experience. I'm so grateful that we were able to hear all sessions and I look forward to reading and replaying them often.
General Conference was such a wonderful faith promoting experience. I'm so grateful that we were able to hear all sessions and I look forward to reading and replaying them often.
Sunday, April 7th, 2013
I got up early Sunday morning to work on temple scheduling for the upcoming week. I turned the computer on and it died I quietly woke up my husband with the news. I was so worried about what we would do.
Of course, this made it necessary to go to the chapel to listen to both Sunday Sessions. So grateful and thankful that we did not have to miss. Our leaders even talked about our faith and exercising it, even if it was as small as a mustard seed. This was my time to exercised my mustard seed, and I watched it grow, how humble I feel.
I got up early Sunday morning to work on temple scheduling for the upcoming week. I turned the computer on and it died I quietly woke up my husband with the news. I was so worried about what we would do.
Of course, this made it necessary to go to the chapel to listen to both Sunday Sessions. So grateful and thankful that we did not have to miss. Our leaders even talked about our faith and exercising it, even if it was as small as a mustard seed. This was my time to exercised my mustard seed, and I watched it grow, how humble I feel.
Saturday, April 6th, 2013
Thoughts from Saturdays sessions of General Conference- either heard or in my heart:
Peace
Where do you go to find peace in your life?
In a soldier’s tent after a hard fought victory is won?
Or is it far, far away from a city’s lights and sounds?
Can you find it in a sun-drenched meadow with flowers abloom?
Or by a clear reflective pool untouched by wind or man?
Is it safe in a harbor after traveling a storm-tossed sea?
Maybe it’s in your home at night with little ones finally asleep?
Or do you find it sitting in a church when thinking of God?
Peace should not be found only in the absence of things.
Or far away from those we love and who love us back.
Peace is like the star of Bethlehem that shown so bright
And like the wise men of old we must each search for and find it,
Although it is a gift freely given by our Savior and Redeemer.
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you . . .” (John 14:27)
It will enlighten our minds and bring joy to our hearts.
And has the ability to unite all of God’s children together in love.
Too often men try to separate peace from the Author of peace,
Thinking peace can be lasting and real if ordered by man’s law.
But peace is a higher law and it demands we live a higher life.
Christ’s peace is found by keeping His commandments each day.
It is also found when charity for all is found in our hearts.
His peace requires all of our heart, might, mind and strength.
It will help us with the buffetings of life’s trials and storms.
To obtain Christ’s peace is to bring the blessings of heaven to earth.
Charlotte P. Edwards - Feb 2011
Thoughts from Saturdays sessions of General Conference- either heard or in my heart:
- Such a wonderful spiritual feast today has been - it will take time and work to digest and incorporate into our lives, but that is what we need to do.
- Elder Cook's talk about peace reminded me of this-
Peace
Where do you go to find peace in your life?
In a soldier’s tent after a hard fought victory is won?
Or is it far, far away from a city’s lights and sounds?
Can you find it in a sun-drenched meadow with flowers abloom?
Or by a clear reflective pool untouched by wind or man?
Is it safe in a harbor after traveling a storm-tossed sea?
Maybe it’s in your home at night with little ones finally asleep?
Or do you find it sitting in a church when thinking of God?
Peace should not be found only in the absence of things.
Or far away from those we love and who love us back.
Peace is like the star of Bethlehem that shown so bright
And like the wise men of old we must each search for and find it,
Although it is a gift freely given by our Savior and Redeemer.
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you . . .” (John 14:27)
It will enlighten our minds and bring joy to our hearts.
And has the ability to unite all of God’s children together in love.
Too often men try to separate peace from the Author of peace,
Thinking peace can be lasting and real if ordered by man’s law.
But peace is a higher law and it demands we live a higher life.
Christ’s peace is found by keeping His commandments each day.
It is also found when charity for all is found in our hearts.
His peace requires all of our heart, might, mind and strength.
It will help us with the buffetings of life’s trials and storms.
To obtain Christ’s peace is to bring the blessings of heaven to earth.
Charlotte P. Edwards - Feb 2011
- No matter how near or far away you are, in Salt Lake City, or Canada, Europe, South America or where ever you find yourself, ( I'm in Nova Scotia, Canada on a senior couple mission), the spirit of this morning was equally felt- it transcends miles and languages when God's modern day leaders teach us.
- In regards to the importance of General Conference this weekend- “We are a covenant people, and great are the obligations which go with that covenant.” I will be watching Conference, what will you be doing?
- Gordon B. Hinckley, fireside, Copenhagen, Denmark, 14 June 1996
- So looking forward to today and tomorrow, I need the wisdom of living priesthood leaders in my life. Thankful for President Monson, and for a the Book of Mormon.
- My life would have no direction or meaning without Jesus Christ as my Lord, Savior and Redeemer!
- “This wave of truth and righteousness is wondrous! It is not man-made! It comes from the Lord, who said, I will hasten my work in its time."
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Easter -day 2- Family Home Evening Group Dinner and Farewell to Dianne McMahon
April 1st- Dianne McMahon is one of the friendships that seem so eternal to us. She has been a faithful friend and a devoted temple worker. She needs to return to Ottawa to be there to help with the care of her mother- she's a wonderful daughter along with all the rest!
Our Easter dinner Family Home Evening Group style was so great! over 20 people scattered in halls and rooms for a wonderful evening of friendship, a spiritual message or 2 and a really great meal.
Our Easter dinner Family Home Evening Group style was so great! over 20 people scattered in halls and rooms for a wonderful evening of friendship, a spiritual message or 2 and a really great meal.
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| Vince always goes out for wonderful, fun table decorations |
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| Yumm! Ham, Turkey, and back by the TV is a chocolate cheesecake made by Sis. Calvert |
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| Thelma and Dianne McMahon (Mother and Daughter) |
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| Barbara and Chales Grant |
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| Craig gives Dianne a last farewell hug! |
Easter Day! 2013
Happy Easter! My husband got me this beautiful miniature Orchid plant! I love it and him so very much!
Easter was a busy day! Craig and Robert Wilhelm sang a duet in both the Cole Harbor Ward and the Dartmouth Ward. So we attended 2 sacrament meetings. They sang, "The Holy City" and it brought tears to the eyes a many people, they did such a wonderful job. About 6:00 pm we had pre-performance warm-up/rehersal for the evenings Missionary Easter Fireside. A choir of members and missionaries sang (Craig and I were in that). They had missionaries that played the cello, the viola and a violin that did numbers. In addition we had Sister Call on the piano and Elder Thacker on the organ. Elder Call, one of our senior missionaries, pulled it all together for a lovely spirit-filled progam. Lots of folks came and it was wonderful. We will be taking the program to Truro, Nova Scotia in two weeks doing it there- one change- Craig and Bro. Willhelm will do their duet of "The Holy City". We are looking forward to this.
The last week of March 2013
This was such a wonderful, uplifting week! Family Home Evening Group on Monday, Dinner at the Fielden's on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday were Temple days! Friday was extra special. Good Friday is a holiday here so everyone is off work and out of school! We plan for a long temple day and the people come!
Normally we are in the temple for 2 sessions in the evening- 6 pm and 8pm, but for Good Friday our Temple sessions are 8 am, 10 am, 12 noon, 2 pm, 4 pm and 6 pm! It's a long, wonderful day that is filled with so many spiritual experiences! So many temple workers came from throughout Atlantic Canada and the patrons came also. I will treasure the memories of this day for a long, long time.
Saturday was just a continuation of Good Friday, our usual 3 sessions with lots of folks there! It was so awesome!
This was such a wonderful, uplifting week! Family Home Evening Group on Monday, Dinner at the Fielden's on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday were Temple days! Friday was extra special. Good Friday is a holiday here so everyone is off work and out of school! We plan for a long temple day and the people come!
Normally we are in the temple for 2 sessions in the evening- 6 pm and 8pm, but for Good Friday our Temple sessions are 8 am, 10 am, 12 noon, 2 pm, 4 pm and 6 pm! It's a long, wonderful day that is filled with so many spiritual experiences! So many temple workers came from throughout Atlantic Canada and the patrons came also. I will treasure the memories of this day for a long, long time.
Saturday was just a continuation of Good Friday, our usual 3 sessions with lots of folks there! It was so awesome!
March 26th, 2013-
Dinner at the home of Aubrey and Thelma Fielden- how wonderful to share a meal with these faithful members and of the Church and active temple attendees. I call them my grandparents because they remind me of my grandparents (Myron and Charlotte Gross).! Have so very much love for these sweet folks who have experienced first hand the growth of the Church in Atlantic Canada.
Dinner at the home of Aubrey and Thelma Fielden- how wonderful to share a meal with these faithful members and of the Church and active temple attendees. I call them my grandparents because they remind me of my grandparents (Myron and Charlotte Gross).! Have so very much love for these sweet folks who have experienced first hand the growth of the Church in Atlantic Canada.
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| The Fielden open and beautiful kitchen. Sister Dela Cruz also. |
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| Elder and Sister Dela Cruz- we are so grateful that his back injury is getting better! |
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| Bro. Fielden always on hand to help his sweet partner. |
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| Thelma and Aubrey Fielden |
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| after dinner visiting and learning about the Church's history in Atlantic Canada |
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| My sweet partner- Craig |
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| Not only a spiritual giant, he's so talented musically also! Here is playing his "plunger" fiddle!!! |
Dinner tonight was Lobster Neueremburg and a lovely shrimp casserole and it was delicious, every single bite.
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