The Lord will be beside us. Let this bring Joy!
· a. D&C 29:5 (to the Prophet Joseph Smith and others): “Lift up your hearts and be glad, for I am in your midst, and am your advocate with the Father.”
· b. D&C 61:36 (to the Prophet Joseph Smith and others): “Be of good cheer, little children; for I am in your midst, and I have not forsaken you.”
· c. D&C 68:6 (to Orson Hyde, Luke S. Johnson, Lyman E. Johnson, and William E. McLellin): “Be of good cheer, and do not fear, for I the Lord am with you, and will stand by you.”
· d. D&C 78:18 (to the Prophet Joseph Smith and others): “Ye cannot bear all things now; nevertheless, be of good cheer, for I will lead you along.”
· e. D&C 136:29 (to the Camp of Israel at Winter Quarters): “If thou art sorrowful, call on the Lord thy God with supplication, that your souls may be joyful.”
· Elder Marvin J. Ashton of the Quorum of the Twelve counseled:
· “None of us will escape tragedy and suffering. Each of us will probably react differently. However, if we can recall the Lord’s promise, ‘for I the Lord am with you,’ we will be able to face our problems with dignity and courage. We will find the strength to be of good cheer instead of becoming resentful, critical, or defeated. We will be able to meet life’s unpleasant happenings with clear vision, strength, and power. … "
Sometimes I have thought I was alone when God, my Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ and the Holy Ghost were all beside me trying to encourage me to see, hear, and feel that they knew the big picture and what was really best for me. May I evermore live to know that the Lord is with me and will stand by me and will lead me along that I may be in their midst.
What an incredible family I have. I love being part of your world. Thank you Heavenly Father for the beautiful people that I am sealed to forever. Thank you for the sunshine and bike rides and birthday morning for Sam and roller blading with Bode and for a phone number for Seth and for Mckenna singing with her whole heart and smiles from Brycen and for a new cub scout Payton and for smiling big eyes talking to you Emma Beth and for red-headed smiling Jay and yes for chasing Chase. Xoxoxoxo grandpa and granny
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Friday, March 13, 2009
Voice From the Temple
I get the opportunity to answer phones in the newly finished soon to be dedicated Draper Utah Temple. It seems that when you call the temple you should talk with someone kind and loving. I hope I can represent the Lord pleasingly. I know the words we speak and the voice we use to say words are important. I want my words to learn to be as the Lord’s words.
Helaman 10:4 Blessed art thou, Nephi, for those things which thou hast done: for I have beheld how thou hast with unwearyingness declared the word, which I have given unto thee, unto this people. And thou hast not feared them, and hast not sought thine own life, but hast sought my will, and to keep my commandments.
5. And now, because thou hast done this with such unwearyingness, behold, I will bless thee forever: and I will make thee mighty in word nad in deed, infaith and in works; yea, even that all things shall be done unto thee according to the word, for thou shalt not ask that which is contrary to my will.
Helaman 10:4 Blessed art thou, Nephi, for those things which thou hast done: for I have beheld how thou hast with unwearyingness declared the word, which I have given unto thee, unto this people. And thou hast not feared them, and hast not sought thine own life, but hast sought my will, and to keep my commandments.
5. And now, because thou hast done this with such unwearyingness, behold, I will bless thee forever: and I will make thee mighty in word nad in deed, infaith and in works; yea, even that all things shall be done unto thee according to the word, for thou shalt not ask that which is contrary to my will.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
2009 Granite View Stake Theme—Find Joy in the Journey!
2009 Granite View Stake Theme—Find Joy in the Journey!
Pres. Thomas S. Monson Fall 2008 General Conference:
“Let us relish life as we live it, find joy in the journey, and share our love with friends and family. One day each of us will run out of tomorrows… May we cherish those we hold dear and express our love to them in word and in deed."
Last week Brad and Marta and the kids came to Salt Lake. Jed played in the state basketball game on Tuesday afternoon. Much family was there to support him. On Wednesday I got to accompany the Harrs to the Draper Temple for the open house. We have been with Keri, Cliff Bode and Whitney, Heidi and Dave Seth and Emma, Katie came and played the flute with me for the open house and then we went through with Payton Jay and Chase. It has been a special experience with each family. It is great to to be able explain the temple to all the kids.
Thursday Seth and Keri and Val and I and the Harrs (Brad stayed home with Bode and Jakob and Sara until early afternoon) went skiing at Solitude. It was a joy to be out in the sunshine on 6” of fresh snow and ski first with the trio of Sam, Brinley, and Seth and Marta and I and then find Liesl and go the top of the mountain with Val, Keri, Jed, Chandler, and Liesl. The sun was shining; it was what Val’s calls a bluebird day, Everyone did well and it felt wonderful to be together. Keri left the senior team to find Marta and the junior team. She saw that the juniors were doing great and took Marta for a run. They stopped in the trees and talked for awhile and came off the mountain sisters loving each other again. (Trying to buy the Fox Hunt House together has put and rift between them and it had grown bigger.) This reconciliation between two wonderful sisters was an answer to many of my prayers.
Katie and Jeff asked us to go to Moab with them. The week they had chosen was not good for us so they waited for us to go Sunday through Wednesday March 8-11. Then it turned out not to be good for them so Val and I went to St. George without the McNeills. We missed them and wished they could be with us. We did ride the Green Valley loop Tuesday twice and then again on Wednesday. The Sun was shinning and it was just the right temperature. Chandler loves to fly while biking. It was Sam’s birthday and he got a new green bike for Christmas; Brinley did a great job on the ride from the condo to the Harrs but it was long ways to turn around at the Harrs and ride back. She and I and Val were tired when we got back up to the condo. On Thursday Marta rode Jakob on the alley cat, Sara came for her first time on the loop and Liesl got to join us. Another bluebird day. Everyone did great! It was something to follow Marta and Jakob whose feet don’t reach the pedals and he is holding on tight as he flies over the bumpy trail. Val and I feel privileged that our kids and grandkids want to do things with us. These days together make memories that bring great joy. We remember many hikes with Heidi and Seth in the backpack and many days at Lake Powell playing together. Keri and Bode have taken us on several morning hikes recently. We tell the next generation of kids what it was like when Keri was 10 years old and pedaling up hard mountains. Thanks to each of you for including us in your smiling adventures and the joy it brings to us to be with you.
Pres. Thomas S. Monson Fall 2008 General Conference:
“Let us relish life as we live it, find joy in the journey, and share our love with friends and family. One day each of us will run out of tomorrows… May we cherish those we hold dear and express our love to them in word and in deed."
Last week Brad and Marta and the kids came to Salt Lake. Jed played in the state basketball game on Tuesday afternoon. Much family was there to support him. On Wednesday I got to accompany the Harrs to the Draper Temple for the open house. We have been with Keri, Cliff Bode and Whitney, Heidi and Dave Seth and Emma, Katie came and played the flute with me for the open house and then we went through with Payton Jay and Chase. It has been a special experience with each family. It is great to to be able explain the temple to all the kids.
Thursday Seth and Keri and Val and I and the Harrs (Brad stayed home with Bode and Jakob and Sara until early afternoon) went skiing at Solitude. It was a joy to be out in the sunshine on 6” of fresh snow and ski first with the trio of Sam, Brinley, and Seth and Marta and I and then find Liesl and go the top of the mountain with Val, Keri, Jed, Chandler, and Liesl. The sun was shining; it was what Val’s calls a bluebird day, Everyone did well and it felt wonderful to be together. Keri left the senior team to find Marta and the junior team. She saw that the juniors were doing great and took Marta for a run. They stopped in the trees and talked for awhile and came off the mountain sisters loving each other again. (Trying to buy the Fox Hunt House together has put and rift between them and it had grown bigger.) This reconciliation between two wonderful sisters was an answer to many of my prayers.
Katie and Jeff asked us to go to Moab with them. The week they had chosen was not good for us so they waited for us to go Sunday through Wednesday March 8-11. Then it turned out not to be good for them so Val and I went to St. George without the McNeills. We missed them and wished they could be with us. We did ride the Green Valley loop Tuesday twice and then again on Wednesday. The Sun was shinning and it was just the right temperature. Chandler loves to fly while biking. It was Sam’s birthday and he got a new green bike for Christmas; Brinley did a great job on the ride from the condo to the Harrs but it was long ways to turn around at the Harrs and ride back. She and I and Val were tired when we got back up to the condo. On Thursday Marta rode Jakob on the alley cat, Sara came for her first time on the loop and Liesl got to join us. Another bluebird day. Everyone did great! It was something to follow Marta and Jakob whose feet don’t reach the pedals and he is holding on tight as he flies over the bumpy trail. Val and I feel privileged that our kids and grandkids want to do things with us. These days together make memories that bring great joy. We remember many hikes with Heidi and Seth in the backpack and many days at Lake Powell playing together. Keri and Bode have taken us on several morning hikes recently. We tell the next generation of kids what it was like when Keri was 10 years old and pedaling up hard mountains. Thanks to each of you for including us in your smiling adventures and the joy it brings to us to be with you.
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