We attended Church today in our little branch. I love that group of people! Every testimony borne was simple and heartfelt and deeply inspiring. I am still wearing the headphones and a woman translates who works for the Church as a translator for Church Magazines. So she is very good. I kind of listen to the speaker, as I listen to the translator.
I feel such a beautiful spirit there....each spoke of different experiences and what they have learned from life and how deeply the Gospel infuses their reaction to life's difficult events. One woman recently was operated on and had rods put in her spinal column and shoulders. They found that she was allergic to the heavy pain-killers and had to work to find something to ease her pain.
She walked slowly to the pulpit using one cane. She spoke simply and beautifully of what she has come through and expressed thanks to our Heavenly Father for His love and help. She was uncomplaining...but rather told of how her faith is stronger than ever. It is further evidence to me of how our faith and gratitude to our Savior can sweeten and deepen even in the worst of trials.
Other dear people spoke of gratitude for eternal families, joy in temple work, and gratitude for the opportunity to be better individuals each day because of the Savior's sacrifice on our behalf. All expressed love for the Savior.
Sunday School was great too....we are starting the Old Testament! I really love Sunday School with its focus on the scriptures. But since we have only a 2 hour block, we only have Sunday School every other week. So I soak all I can up each Sunday School!
It has been a very gray and overcast day, and raining on and off. Rain is predicted throughout the week....and temperatures staying firmly in the 40's! This is highly unusual. SK thinks we brought warmer weather with us. In any case, I am not complaining. I love this weather.
The Mary Poppins umbrella rides again!
Sister Madsen...so good to hear from you today!! I have so enjoyed reading all about your experiences and can't wait until we finally get our internet connected so I can get on more often and with faster speed. Right now we are still confined to our phone which tethers data via cell service and here in Junction the service is slower than even a 2G network.
ReplyDeleteI think that it is really interesting that you must pass a test in order to stay in Denmark. I'm sure you will be blessed to recall all that you have studied but nevertheless our prayers are with you on that one. If we had to understand Patois (which is what the people here will speak along with the English) we would be in big trouble!
Love to you and Elder Madsen!!
Thank you! Our prayers are with you as well there in the sunshine!
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The Spirit was strong in spite of the over-cast day. Life is wonderful - especially when serving! Less than two more weeks and we will no longer be able to serve in the Mesa Temple. :( Everyone is looking forward to the open house. I was able to get tickets for 4 non-member families and I will take each family at a separate time.
ReplyDeleteCould not believe that on the morning of the 1st day - ALL of the evening and ALL of the Sat. tickets were gone. They have issued additional tickets - but they will go too - as they announced that in church yesterday. When I called and asked what to do - as the families I had invited work - and have kids in school who have homework - they said we could wait in line - but it would likely be a long wait. I told the lady that would not be a good situation with non-members. She jumped right on it - called the temple dept. - and issued me tickets. YEA!
Keep up all of your good works! L&P
Yes...life is wonderful. I am so grateful that kind lady helped you get tickets. What a treat that will be, and you get to do it 4 times! Go through once for me.
ReplyDeleteLove you.