May 5th
I have been on a spiritual high for the last few weeks. Koa's patriarchal blessing was two Sunday's ago, Jackson's was today, teaching my Miamaids last week about the Restoration and how truly amazing Joseph Smith was, day 66 of reading the Book of Mormon, going to the temple, watching Mormon Channel, personal progress, bearing testimony of what I believe and why I am so grateful that we moved into this ward and so much more.
The missionaries spoke to our young women on Sunday and challenged them to read through the Strength for Youth pamphlet and take a look at what they are doing to follow the directions and what they are not doing. I looked those beautiful girls and realized that these kids are truly the ones sent to this earth in the final days. The strong ones are strong and the not so strong are hanging in there. I need to be better at helping those girls that are sitting on the fence, hanging by a thread and just need help to create inspiration for change or for righteous action.
It would be cool to write a book, For the Strength of YOU.
Hopefully I can get it out of my head clearly and share with my kids and girls.
I pray that jackson will really take his direction in his blessing seriously.
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
A Good Sunday.
April 28th
Started the day right, breakfast with the young women of Bell Canyon and reading the Book of Mormon. We are on day 59 of the 100 day challenge, which puts me to Alma chapt 41. Alma is given advice to his son's Helaman, Shiblon and Corianton. Corianton is being scolded for his rebellious behavior when they were in the land of the Zoramites to teach them the gospel. Alma is so patient and wise, I would have been crazy mad. Good thing it was Alma who was his parent, because Corianton eventually becomes a good disciple of Christ. Alma is a good example to me. He taught him truths of the gospel to help change his behavior.
Sacrament was a mission farewell and a mission welcome home. They were brother and sister. Oh the joy of their mother. The elder gave very good advice. Gospelize yourself. Be converted to the gospel, not just the church. He asked us what our ultimate goal was, what are we doing to reach that goal and is it enough. This went so well with my lesson in young women's. It was the last lesson on the restoration and apostasy. I was asking the girls what their hope is in this gospel and what truths have they learned along the way to help them stay strong.
Koa was given his patriarchal blessing by Brother Korey. The entire family was there. I felt the spirit and the blessing was really beautiful and I could tell that it gave Koa confidence and strength. He received very good advice. I can't wait for Jacky's next Sunday and then Cody's.
We had our first family dinner on the back deck. Grandpa's teriyaki, yum. loving the weather.
Took a hike up Bell Canyon for the first time. Actually, it was a climb, as my heart pounded out of my chest. It was very pretty, but too many people and too steep. The view of the city coming back down was very nice.
Ended up on the back deck again to watch the sun set while we sat in our two new chairs.
This is a way to start a week.
Like I said, a good Sunday.
Started the day right, breakfast with the young women of Bell Canyon and reading the Book of Mormon. We are on day 59 of the 100 day challenge, which puts me to Alma chapt 41. Alma is given advice to his son's Helaman, Shiblon and Corianton. Corianton is being scolded for his rebellious behavior when they were in the land of the Zoramites to teach them the gospel. Alma is so patient and wise, I would have been crazy mad. Good thing it was Alma who was his parent, because Corianton eventually becomes a good disciple of Christ. Alma is a good example to me. He taught him truths of the gospel to help change his behavior.
Sacrament was a mission farewell and a mission welcome home. They were brother and sister. Oh the joy of their mother. The elder gave very good advice. Gospelize yourself. Be converted to the gospel, not just the church. He asked us what our ultimate goal was, what are we doing to reach that goal and is it enough. This went so well with my lesson in young women's. It was the last lesson on the restoration and apostasy. I was asking the girls what their hope is in this gospel and what truths have they learned along the way to help them stay strong.
Koa was given his patriarchal blessing by Brother Korey. The entire family was there. I felt the spirit and the blessing was really beautiful and I could tell that it gave Koa confidence and strength. He received very good advice. I can't wait for Jacky's next Sunday and then Cody's.
We had our first family dinner on the back deck. Grandpa's teriyaki, yum. loving the weather.
Took a hike up Bell Canyon for the first time. Actually, it was a climb, as my heart pounded out of my chest. It was very pretty, but too many people and too steep. The view of the city coming back down was very nice.
Ended up on the back deck again to watch the sun set while we sat in our two new chairs.
This is a way to start a week.
Like I said, a good Sunday.
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