A movie

I would love to see this movie. If you've heard of it playing somewhere, please do tell!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYkT_GndKtE

Everyone has a need to heal. Somehow.

I'm grateful for my testimony of the healing power of the Atonement.

Blessed

I had the privilege on Sunday of being in attendance at a fireside for our youth.
A friend of our Bishop had brought with him five original copies of the Book of Mormon.
One from each of the five times the book was sent to print during the life time of Joseph Smith.
We couldn't touch them, but were able to see them up close and look through the worn and fragile pages.
I knew it would be fascinating to see but I was not prepared for what I felt.
As those brittle pages were turned before my eyes, my heart began to swell and the warm and confirming spirit of truth filled my chest.
I felt so blessed and grateful.

I posted a new presentation by Mark Mabry. The photographer, creator and producer of Reflections of Christ. This one is called Another Testament.
As I watched this this morning, I was reminded of my experience on Sunday evening
and again felt...
so blessed.

Getting it

Cooper is not what I call a "reader" yet, but we are working on it.
We were about three pages into "In A People House" when he paused and asked quite seriously...

"Don't you think we should stop and check for comprehension?"

With a big "I-couldn't-love-you-anymore-than-I-do-right-at-this-moment" grin on my face, I agreed...

"Great idea."

Isn't it great when they apply concepts taught in the classroom!

Words ~ in all their varieties

Book Club was an interesting discussion on a book I wasn't too sure I wanted to pick up.

I surround myself with bright, well rounded people so I can learn.

My friends at book club are such people.

By the conversation's end, I was convinced Dracula would make my "plan to read" list.

And then...

Who would have thought that this evening's chatter would end

on such a different note.

One that left me filled with the spirit of truth.

But my friend Marie is so good at it.

She asked if could read us a scripture that was announced as the new year's

theme for the Young Women's organization.

Joshua 1:9

As Marie read these words, there was only quiet.

Just the sound of her voice reading from the scriptures.

Her testimony was evident in her recitation.

Then she asked if she could share the one and only cross reference:

D&C 38:7

"But behold, verily, verily, I say unto you that mine eyes are upon you.

I am in your midst and ye cannot see me;"

What a timely and powerful message for our youth.

So inspired ~ for such a time as this.

Thank you Marie. You are a gift to all of us.

for Sis, with love

The tears will come
My sweet little one.
Let them fall awhile.

It sheds the pounds
That weigh you down.
Then take a cleansing breath.

Stronger than you know
Inside you're meant to glow.
Believe what I already see.

He gave me you
A gift, I knew.
Daughters of God are we.

So let it pour
Fall to the floor.
My arms are here to cling.

Then raise your head

Your soul is fed.

A new day at your feet.

Mary's art

Turning my calendar from August to September brought a smile...

Everyone should twirl.