Grad Coming Up...

This is our Dustin, he's the third son of our Canadian daughter.  Dustin will graduate in May, he is 17 years old, a fine young man, a fine athlete, and a wonderful son & grandson.  We're proud of you Dusty Man and wish you all the best life and the Lord have in store for you.  Go forward with confidence and zeal, you are one of the Stripling Warriors.  Always remember who you are and what you represent because you never get a second chance at making a good first impression.  We love you to the moon and beyond. 

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Some little time ago I challenged the sisters I visit teach and then the sisters of the Relief Society to read two pages of the Book Of Mormon a day until completed. As I began this challenge I have again renewed my testimony of the truthfulness of this book. I would like to share this testimony from Jeffrey R. Holland, of the Quorum of the Twelve and add mine to it that I know of a surety this is the work of the Lord. Click on link to watch.
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So true. . .

How does one live without the guidance of the Holy Ghost and stay on the straight and narrow path? It's beyond me. Speaking for myself, I can't do it alone. I'm the first to admit I need spiritual guidance, I require it, I desire it.

"When we invite the Holy Ghost to fill our minds with light and knowledge, He 'quickens' us, that is to say, enlightens and enlivens the inner man or woman. As a result we notice a measurable difference in our soul. We feel strengthened, filled with peace and joy. We possess spiritual energy and enthusiasm, both of which enhance our natural abilities. We can accomplish more than we otherwise could do on our own. We yearn to become a holier person."

Keith K. Hilbig, "Quench Not the Spirit Which Quickens the Inner Man," Ensign, Nov. 2007, 38

So You Think English Is Easy. . .

The bandage was wound around the wound.

The farm was used to produce produce.

The dump was so full that it had to refuse more refuse.

He could lead if he would get the lead out.

We must polish the Polish furniture.

The soldier decided to desert his dessert in the desert.

Since there is no time like the present, he thought it was time to present the present.

A bass was painted on the head of the bass drum.

When shot at, the dove dove into the bushes.

I did not object to the object.

The insurance was invalid for the invalid.

There was a row among the oarsmen about how to row.

They were too close to the door to close it.

The buck does funny things when the does are present.

A seamstress and a sewer fell down into a sewer line.

To help with planting, the farmer taught his sow to sow.

The wind was too strong to wind the sail.

Upon seeing the tear in the painting I shed a tear.

I had to subject the subject to a series of tests.

How can I intimate this to my most intimate friend?

For God So Love The World...

   John 11: 25-26

Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:

And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?

 Do I believe it?  

With every fiber of my being!

180th General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Today I went to the branch and watched two sessions of  general conference.

The first session was from 11 till 1, home for lunch and back for the 3-5 session.

The speakers were inspiring, the music was beautiful and the spirit was strong.  I loved every talk that I heard.  I feel so blessed to belong to this church and know what I know.  I only wish my entire family could have been here with me so we could listen together.  

Hope your day was as lovely as mine.