So much in line of being spiritually fed that I can't sort it out and condense it in any fashion. This is the first General Conference that I've ever heard witness after witness testify, at length, about the Savior. It was like this huge shift from...I know the Church is true... to ...Jesus Christ is the Savior of the world. It was so powerful!!!! I loved every talk and felt that Elder D. Todd Christofferson summed up what I'm trying to say...We do not strive for conversion to the Church but conversion to Christ and His gospel. I am a believer of Jesus Christ, a follower, and enjoy the blessing of His gospel as found in our Church. Love it!!!
This was absolutely the most powerful Conference ever about us being true Christians. I hope a lot of doubters took note. I just absorbed it and marveled over and over and over. I felt as if we were being armed with Christ-centered Gospel-power for upcoming days.
I'm in awe of what I've been taught these last two days. Awe-struck.
Maybe a night of sleep will let my thoughts settle enough to untangle.
My heart was accelerated when I saw President Monson fade right before my eyes. I wanted someone there to rush to him and hold him because I couldn't.
Those 3 wonderful new apostles!
What a Spiritual feast! Pondercize!! loved that! Yes! and the list goes on and on!
Monday, October 5, 2015
Friday, October 2, 2015
Stories to cherish...
21 LDS Church leaders describe how they were called to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles | Deseret News
A little PS note before I go to bed...So it's now late Friday night and I feel like a child awaiting Christmas morning....October General Conference...just a few hours away!!!
A little PS note before I go to bed...So it's now late Friday night and I feel like a child awaiting Christmas morning....October General Conference...just a few hours away!!!
Thursday, October 1, 2015
I love the way the Church is....
As you know I'm on fire for General Conference! I love all the buzz and chit-chat about how many Apostles will be called! I especially enjoyed reading the article below by President Nelson. I didn't put the part about his own particular call but do take time to read it. Such an interesting experience in the way that came about.
Take a couple of minutes and read the rest of the article about his call here
“People are wondering if there will be apostles chosen at this conference,” Elder Nelson said in a conversation with the Church News on Sept. 29. He said there probably will be announcements of new apostles, “but that is a matter between the Lord and His prophet.”
“There have been conferences where a vacancy has not been filled,” he explained. “President Heber J. Grant had announced to the Twelve that ‘so and so’ would be called, but it didn’t happen. Members of the Twelve asked him when the conference was over why he didn’t fill the vacancy. He replied that the man he said would be called wasn’t ready yet.
Take a couple of minutes and read the rest of the article about his call here
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“People are wondering if there will be apostles chosen at this conference,” Elder Nelson said in a conversation with the Church News on Sept. 29. He said there probably will be announcements of new apostles, “but that is a matter between the Lord and His prophet.”
“There have been conferences where a vacancy has not been filled,” he explained. “President Heber J. Grant had announced to the Twelve that ‘so and so’ would be called, but it didn’t happen. Members of the Twelve asked him when the conference was over why he didn’t fill the vacancy. He replied that the man he said would be called wasn’t ready yet.
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
Getting ready...
It was a strange sensation to not have access to my computer the last week or so. I knew I appreciated and enjoyed it but had no idea how many times I looked things up on it or how much I enjoyed reading articles or looking at stories featured in the New York Times or checked out Church things including lesson prep for my Laurels and to not be able to blog or email or check pictures on FB...I missed it all!!
I did watch lots of the Pope's visit. Not because my computer was down but simply because I was so curious as to how it all would go. What a kind man and what a lot of energy he has!! It was interesting to me to see how the formality of roles played out in their Mass. If all of the Catholics will follow his advise...the world will be a better place in many respects.
As I watched all of the attention and publicity and news coverage of this very nice man and how revered he is, I couldn't help but think of the simplicity of our beautiful religion and how we love and pray for our General Leaders but we realize they are humans. Humans called to do a Godly deed. Humans with personal individual witnesses of the reality of Jesus Christ and of His Resurrection. Humans willing to devote the remainder of their mortal lives to repeatedly teaching about the Savior and inspired in revelatory fashion to lead us in the will of God.
I am praying for all of them as this momentous General Conference approaches and looking forward with anticipation to see if all 3 vacancies will be filled. Ever wonder how that comes about??? read about it here
and this one also about calling more than one Apostle at a time. so interesting! here
Elder Scott was such a powerful influence in my life as he shared so openly what he had learned. Didn't you feel that also? I will miss him so much at this Conference.
I did watch lots of the Pope's visit. Not because my computer was down but simply because I was so curious as to how it all would go. What a kind man and what a lot of energy he has!! It was interesting to me to see how the formality of roles played out in their Mass. If all of the Catholics will follow his advise...the world will be a better place in many respects.
As I watched all of the attention and publicity and news coverage of this very nice man and how revered he is, I couldn't help but think of the simplicity of our beautiful religion and how we love and pray for our General Leaders but we realize they are humans. Humans called to do a Godly deed. Humans with personal individual witnesses of the reality of Jesus Christ and of His Resurrection. Humans willing to devote the remainder of their mortal lives to repeatedly teaching about the Savior and inspired in revelatory fashion to lead us in the will of God.
I am praying for all of them as this momentous General Conference approaches and looking forward with anticipation to see if all 3 vacancies will be filled. Ever wonder how that comes about??? read about it here
and this one also about calling more than one Apostle at a time. so interesting! here
Elder Scott was such a powerful influence in my life as he shared so openly what he had learned. Didn't you feel that also? I will miss him so much at this Conference.
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We watch General Conference at home and love every single minute of it! Some watch it at the Church but we enjoy being here. There are all sorts of things that people do to prepare for making the most of Conference. such as this. I think one real bonus of General Conference is getting answers for your own personal life. Answers/direction from inspired leaders that are just for you. amazing! Listen to the talks but also listen to what pops into your mind while the talk is being given. Many times that is how the answer will come. (that is what I've learned from past speakers at past conferences like Elder Scott) Write your question down. I have my main question but it's in my head and not yet written down but it will be! Watch this short video "If we Teach"- about answers to questions.... here
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Life keeps on...
We had a wonderful low-key anniversary and enjoyed each others company as should be. I know 58 sounds like a lot of years and I guess that is because it is a lot of years. The anniversary I'm really curious about is being married 60 years. Wonder if it will feel any different?
Marriage years are just like everything in life that lingers and time marches on and you march along also. It seems like yesterday and feels like you just got married and then on the other hand, it feels like you have been married forever. As the guy in Princess Bride would say...but on the other hand...and it just switches back and forth. We are in a wonderful stage of life and love and marriage. Very Sweet!!!
My heart is so sad that Elder Scott is gone. I know we've not heard from him in a long time but I still hear him when I read his talks and books. He was so willing to share what he'd learned and steps to accomplish spiritual things. I learned so much from him! I will miss him so much.
I read today that this is the first time in 100 years that there have been 3 vacancies in the Quorum of the 12.
This article is so good. here About the calling of Elder Maxwell as an Apostle. I remember reading it in his book and enjoyed it then and enjoyed reading it again today. He was another Apostle that taught me so much through his talks and books. Still miss him.
Marriage years are just like everything in life that lingers and time marches on and you march along also. It seems like yesterday and feels like you just got married and then on the other hand, it feels like you have been married forever. As the guy in Princess Bride would say...but on the other hand...and it just switches back and forth. We are in a wonderful stage of life and love and marriage. Very Sweet!!!
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My heart is so sad that Elder Scott is gone. I know we've not heard from him in a long time but I still hear him when I read his talks and books. He was so willing to share what he'd learned and steps to accomplish spiritual things. I learned so much from him! I will miss him so much.
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I read today that this is the first time in 100 years that there have been 3 vacancies in the Quorum of the 12.
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This article is so good. here About the calling of Elder Maxwell as an Apostle. I remember reading it in his book and enjoyed it then and enjoyed reading it again today. He was another Apostle that taught me so much through his talks and books. Still miss him.
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Our Anniversary!!
We met in high school. We fell in love there.
Every year one of us says to the other...can you believe how long we've been married?? Then we banter the same phrases....seems like yesterday...seems like forever...I can't remember when we weren't married- seems like a lifetime....yes. it feels like a lifetime...it's been almost our entire lifetime ....Can you believe it???
Then we reminisce about all sorts of firsts in our lives and spontaneous exchanges of little vignettes including how much love we began our married life with. His Rx are making him quite emotional and these last few days he has declared his undying love for me and his gratitude for me and his thankfulness that we got married and stayed married and are still on track. Over and over.
We talked about how happy and content we were just being with each other. Silly things like...working at the Anchorage airport and if we could arrange it with our schedules we'd meet upstairs and as people were hugging and kissing goodbye, we'd join in! Anything to hug and kiss!
He made me feel breathless when he hugged me and kissed me! It was bliss! Rather than bonfire moments we now share tender embers that are equally so sweet and tender.
He was on a two step stool and I was balancing him as he reached over his head with a vacuum cleaner hose to pull off the layer of dust of a shelf close to ceiling...lurking in the shadows but dust laden nonetheless. Why he felt secure with my hand on his back?...Why I felt secure in knowing if he lost balance I would catch him?.... are questions with no answer! We only knew we had confidence in our team work. The reality was two oldsters and a sidestep would be in quicksand.
Our lives have changed as our years have added up but matters of the heart never change.
We are two such different people and usually think opposite. For instance...he decides to surprise me and hang some hooks for a mop and broom outside the back door. I opened the door and it was on the left. To me it should have been on the right side. Maybe it's because he is left-handed? left-brain thinker? A male? That is an important part of marriage... compromising and evaluating situations...figuring out if they are worthy of fussing about. Is any fuss ever worth the energy spent and the collateral damage ensued? Not really.
The comfort of living a long time with my honey is indescribable. There is no pretense. We really know each other. And no one cares about us more than we care about each other.
Thank heavens for the Gospel! and Temples! and Sealings! this has been our rock and kept us trudging along holding hands and ever trying to make our marriage last forever!
58 years!!!! That is a lot of living with the same person!!! The most handsome man on the planet! Can't get my photo deal to work but just take my word for it!
Every year one of us says to the other...can you believe how long we've been married?? Then we banter the same phrases....seems like yesterday...seems like forever...I can't remember when we weren't married- seems like a lifetime....yes. it feels like a lifetime...it's been almost our entire lifetime ....Can you believe it???
Then we reminisce about all sorts of firsts in our lives and spontaneous exchanges of little vignettes including how much love we began our married life with. His Rx are making him quite emotional and these last few days he has declared his undying love for me and his gratitude for me and his thankfulness that we got married and stayed married and are still on track. Over and over.
We talked about how happy and content we were just being with each other. Silly things like...working at the Anchorage airport and if we could arrange it with our schedules we'd meet upstairs and as people were hugging and kissing goodbye, we'd join in! Anything to hug and kiss!
He made me feel breathless when he hugged me and kissed me! It was bliss! Rather than bonfire moments we now share tender embers that are equally so sweet and tender.
He was on a two step stool and I was balancing him as he reached over his head with a vacuum cleaner hose to pull off the layer of dust of a shelf close to ceiling...lurking in the shadows but dust laden nonetheless. Why he felt secure with my hand on his back?...Why I felt secure in knowing if he lost balance I would catch him?.... are questions with no answer! We only knew we had confidence in our team work. The reality was two oldsters and a sidestep would be in quicksand.
Our lives have changed as our years have added up but matters of the heart never change.
We are two such different people and usually think opposite. For instance...he decides to surprise me and hang some hooks for a mop and broom outside the back door. I opened the door and it was on the left. To me it should have been on the right side. Maybe it's because he is left-handed? left-brain thinker? A male? That is an important part of marriage... compromising and evaluating situations...figuring out if they are worthy of fussing about. Is any fuss ever worth the energy spent and the collateral damage ensued? Not really.
The comfort of living a long time with my honey is indescribable. There is no pretense. We really know each other. And no one cares about us more than we care about each other.
Thank heavens for the Gospel! and Temples! and Sealings! this has been our rock and kept us trudging along holding hands and ever trying to make our marriage last forever!
58 years!!!! That is a lot of living with the same person!!! The most handsome man on the planet! Can't get my photo deal to work but just take my word for it!
Monday, September 21, 2015
The Latest News
My sister called and mentioned the upcoming Blood Moon. She said that there were people in Idaho/Utah that felt a woman had prophesied it. I told her I hadn't heard any such thing here. Besides that.. if scientists know this is happening -then how can someone lay claim to prophesying it??? Some were feeling it was the end of the world. Others felt to join the Preppers.
I told her I go with what the scriptures say and also what current living apostles said/say.
Then I went to dinner with a friend and she mentioned it being big news where some of her husbands family were and they were getting involved also. Again she mentioned this woman that had written a book about her dying and her experience and all of the things that she saw for the future. She ended up writing a book about her "prophesies". So many LDS members bought into it that the Church came out with cautions to not use it in Seminary....that it is not from the Church etc. etc.
I told her I go with what the scriptures say and also what current living apostles said/say.
Then I went to dinner with a friend and she mentioned it being big news where some of her husbands family were and they were getting involved also. Again she mentioned this woman that had written a book about her dying and her experience and all of the things that she saw for the future. She ended up writing a book about her "prophesies". So many LDS members bought into it that the Church came out with cautions to not use it in Seminary....that it is not from the Church etc. etc.
About Blood Moon- happening 27-28th of September...here
story on TV news about not using the book...here
Church cautions Seminary teachers (this is a great one for all to be familiar with false stories circulating. you probably will recognize some of them!) ....here
end of world coming right now???? read what Elder Packer said-- here
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