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.
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Conference at the Ranch April 2013
I enjoyed all the moments to listen to conference by myself, with Jacky, and especially with all the family. There was a spat between boys and some choice words and actions to remind me that we are not the perfect fam, but I was indeed touched several times as I listened to the advice and revelation from our prophet, apostles and leaders. I am grateful for their obedience, however reluctant it might be. Hollond, Uchtdorf, and Dalton were most impressive to me. It was a lot to take in, I look forward to hitting lds.org to review. Time to sleep. I am pretty sure Pres. Monson is wiped out. Sweet man.
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
BELIEVE
A high councilman from the stake spoke in church this past Sunday, it really touched my heart. He spoke of the desire to have his children believe and that he is reminded about his belief and the journey he took to get it, by a Christmas bell, from the story The Polar Express. Following church, the missionaries came to practice teaching to our kids and Paul participated. I think he felt that was the reason they came anyways. One of the sisters challenged him to really think about what he believes and continually asked him why he didn't want to know. I know that Paul doesn't want to know because he doesn't want to change. He is fine with what he 'doesn't' believe and that is comfortable with him. It is easier to not believe, therefor have no responsibility to live a different way, or to hold a calling, pay tithing, go to church, have a commitment. It is work to be a believer. It is easy some days, harder other days when the world takes over. It is even harder to live in a house of not necessarily ALL non believers, but with one adimant one and many immature ones. I truly know in my heart that as long as our house is divided, it will fall, whether that be in this life or the next. I feel just a tiny bit of the sorrow that Mormon felt when he had to lead a very wicked people. He is better than me. He loved them as Christ would have him love, and I at least am only concerned about people that I love. Many days I wonder, 'is this the path I am supposed to be on, or the one I need to make the best of because I chose it. I need to have Mormon's heart. I pray for a heart like his. I need to be a strong leader just as he was, even if they all choose not to live what I believe. Mostly, I pray that they will BELIEVE.
Friday, February 1, 2013
On the Path
Last night I read part of the first chapter of Becoming His to Paul. I felt peace reading of Christ and how to start on the path of discipleship, "...toward becoming what our Heavenly Father desires us to become." Elder Dallin H. Oaks
I desire us to become an eternal family, but I know there are (baby steps. in Paul's words) to that actually becoming a reality. I have been on the path of true discipleship for almost 16 years, and I still have so far to go. Still in the process of letting go who I was and becoming who the Lord knows I can be. I wonder if he reports to the Father, "so much potential, still needs a lot of work."
Ezra Taft Benson encouraged, "men and women who turn their lives over to God will discover that He can make a lot more out of their lives than they can. He can deepen their joys, expand their vision, quicken their minds, strengthen their muscles (oooh Paul will like that), lift their spirits, multiply their blessing, increase their opportunities, comfort their souls, raise up friends, and pour out peace." Now who couldn't use more of all that. What a blessing.
I think I am going to really love this book.
Thank you Emily for being more.
I desire us to become an eternal family, but I know there are (baby steps. in Paul's words) to that actually becoming a reality. I have been on the path of true discipleship for almost 16 years, and I still have so far to go. Still in the process of letting go who I was and becoming who the Lord knows I can be. I wonder if he reports to the Father, "so much potential, still needs a lot of work."
Ezra Taft Benson encouraged, "men and women who turn their lives over to God will discover that He can make a lot more out of their lives than they can. He can deepen their joys, expand their vision, quicken their minds, strengthen their muscles (oooh Paul will like that), lift their spirits, multiply their blessing, increase their opportunities, comfort their souls, raise up friends, and pour out peace." Now who couldn't use more of all that. What a blessing.
I think I am going to really love this book.
Thank you Emily for being more.
My Biggest Fan
Katie called me yesterday to let me know that her father had died suddenly from complications of cancer. She also wanted me to know that he was my biggest fan when I played volleyball at Utah.
I am so grateful that I was able to talk with him in December at the boys basketball game against Skyline, (his grandson's team)
He was so excited to see my boys play.
It is comforting to know that up there is by biggest fan.
Here is to you Mr. C!
Obituary
Richard Lee Christensen | |
 1937 - 2013Richard Lee Christensen, born of goodly parents, A. Lee Christensen and Rosetta Widtsoe, came into this world September 5, 1937. He died on January 29, 2013 after a valiant second but swift battle with cancer. Dick graduated from Olympus High School afterwards serving an LDS mission to Norway. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Business from the University of Utah where he enjoyed his affiliation with the Sigma Chi Fraternity, making many life-long friendships. He was lucky to marry Suzanne Holt on December 21, 1961 in the Salt Lake Temple. They enjoyed 51 years of 'getting used to each other' while raising seven wonderful and loving children who kept them guessing as well as laughing. He had a strong and abiding testimony of his Savior, Jesus Christ, the gift of the Atonement and the power of forgiveness. He served with his whole heart and loved those he served. Much more can be said of this great man but the most important would be his loyalty and unwavering love for his wife and his fiercely loving devotion to his children and grandchildren. Dick is preceded in death by his parents and his eldest son, Scott. We know that they welcomed him home with open arms. He is survived by his sweet wife, Susie, their children; Lisa Rider (Creighton), daughter-in-law Monica Christensen, Jim (Patti), Mike (Piper), Kim Cronin (Tom), Katie Rice (Laurn), Kelly Vorwaller (Nate) and two sisters Susan Larson (Douglas) and Rebecca Johns (Craig). He will be fondly remembered as 'Bompa' by his 18 amazing grandchildren and missed by his 10 grand dogs. A viewing will be held Friday, February 1st at Larkin Sunset Lawn from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. located at 2350 East 1300 South. The funeral will be Saturday, February 2nd at the Olympus 7th Ward Chapel located at 4500 South and 2700 East. There will be a viewing from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. with the service following at 12:00 p.m. Interment will be at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park.
Published in Deseret News from January 31 to February 1, 2013
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Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Becoming His
I am reading a book, Becoming His, the author is Emily Freeman. This little book is my inspiration this year, this Big Year, because I want to be a better daughter of God. I want to be more, I want my family to be more, my marriage to be more, my service to be more, my Love to be more. So, here I go!
President Dieter F. Uchtdorf said, "The first step on the path of discipleship begins, luckily enough in the exact place where we stand! This has resonated with me since I read it. I have been called to be the first counselor in the Young Women's.
The youth theme this year is;
President Dieter F. Uchtdorf said, "The first step on the path of discipleship begins, luckily enough in the exact place where we stand! This has resonated with me since I read it. I have been called to be the first counselor in the Young Women's.
The youth theme this year is;
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