I don't know what to do beyond that, because we are right out of time. I have to have the book to present to him on June 19, and that is barreling down the pike towards us. We have got to get it ordered right away.
I am also still trying to catch up with the Book of Mormon challenge. You only read 6 pages a day....which I will do when I have read the 50 pages that I have fallen behind on. But there are other ways too that I need to spend time on....I have the lesson for Thursday evening. All those things take time.
We had a grand turnout for Family Home Evening tonight. Ulrik gave a superb lesson. He is quite handsome and just as nice as he is handsome! He asked many good questions and got many great answers. I sat at the back of the room while he talked. I watched as he asked questions, and watched as individuals raised their hands to answer. A lot of people made comments and they were insightful and faith-filled.
It struck me that this is the way it should be....excellent lessons taught by YSAs and very very thoughtful answers from the group. I don't know, maybe it is like that all over the world, but I really think these young people are a cut above.
We had 3 young people who are being taught by the missionaries....all really nice individuals.
Plus it is always so nice to have the young missionaries with us. We played a game of charades of sorts....I even drew a picture of Jerusalem....and they guessed it immediately.
Before it all started, I had a great discussion with a tall, fair and handsome young returned missionary. He always teaches me something (he never tries, but he is so interesting, in the course of a normal conversation, I always learn something!). Tonight, he told me about a special day in the beginning of May that is called:
5 May - Denmark's Liberation
After having been occupied by Germany since 9 April 1940, Denmark became free again on 5 May 1945. When the liberation was announced in the 8.30pm BBC broadcast on 4 May 1945, many Danes spontaneously placed lit candles in their windows. This became a custom that is still kept up by many Danes.
His family always puts a candle in the window.....they (like so many here) are fond of candles and the atmosphere they bring. I would really like to do that in Arizona.....just light a candle in the window. Isn't that a great way to commemorate a holiday....and what a simple yet fun way to celebrate.
I also spent some time with a young man who will be leaving on his mission to England in 2 months. Many men in his extended family have served where he will be, and he is understandably excited about going out. He seems very mature and he is easy to talk to and he is knowledgeable. I am positive that he will do very well.Our cute co-chairman (woman), Helene is in the throes of exams....as are many of the YSAs, but she is not discouraged....just so tired from keeping late-night hours studying. I am so glad I don't have to do that anymore! But I enjoyed a few minutes with her, as well as a cute young returned sister missionary from Temple Square. She fixed the refreshments tonight....a very Danish dessert which I really like....sweetened sour or buttermilk with little cookies in it. SK turns green at the thought of anything soaked in milk, but I love to dip cookies so this was right up my alley. Yum!
One young man stayed after everyone left to help us put up the chairs and clean up. He is always pleasant and helpful and he has a wonderful head of thick dark red hair. (I know women who would kill for that hair...well not really....but you get the idea.) He is being taught by the missionaries and I think he fits in so well with the group. I like him.....and hope he stays with us at the center.
SK and I walked home in the rain with the Mary Poppins opened as big as possible, but nevertheless holding on to the brim, lest the wind invert it. I thought it was great fun. SK didn't. He got home and his pants and shoes and socks were wet.
But now he is warm and dry.....and sleeping to the sounds of the rain.....I'll will be doing the same very soon.
When you say that your young people are a "cut above" - you are probably right. Sometimes I feel that our young people (and we) take the blessings of the Gospel in our lives for granted. Many are very lax in performing their responsibilities.
ReplyDeleteOur very best missionary in Council Bluffs was a young Elder Knudsen - from one of the Scandinavian countries - and it seems to me that it was Denmark. He called us the Sat. before we left and told us they had no contacts or leads - and ask if we could think of anyone who might be interested. The Lord directed him - and us. When I talked to Bill - we both had the same 3 men in mind - whose wives were members. Two of them had come to church a time or two with their wives. We had talked with both of them - but were told they were really not interested. We gave Elder Knudsen their names - addresses & phone numbers. The next day at church -
we got there early - as usual - and so did the Elders. Then - about 5 min. before starting time - we noticed that all three of those men were there - so we took the elders and introduced them. They met with all of them that first week - and by the end of the third week - all had committed to be baptized. Elder Knudsen called us at home. We were thrilled - and thrilled to hear that in another few months, they all had callings. Not too much later - Bro. Mabbitt was called to the High Council and Brother Lopez was called to be the bishop. Bro. Hays did not remain active. I know that the Lord has great blessings for those he directs the missionaries to.
Keep up you great works. You are a blessing to the people there. L&P
That is truly inspiring....I know what you say is true. We hear great missionary stories all the time from the young elders and sisters. It is such a blessing to be in the mission field with them. L&P
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