As if on signal, today it was blustery, cool and raining....as a matter of fact, we were told that all of July's annual rainfall will fall today....a deluge. We are waiting for that to happen....I will love it. However, in the meantime, at 10 p.m. we have had a few moments of dramatic thunder and lightening, a few periods of rain, and mostly a steady drizzle.
At one point this evening, as I sat at the computer, the rain started down most sincerely, and all of the walkers on the lake path ran to stand under the trees. They clustered close together under the great canopies until it stopped, which was about 5 minutes later. A few brilliant souls were out strolling with opened umbrellas.
We spent some time with Kasper today. He has been gone for a few months. He is currently living in London and very happy with his work (he is a chef) and all other things, like his ward and living conditions....but mainly a beautiful young woman who seems to be in sync with his plans for the future. We hope for a happy announcement sometime in the future. We love this guy.
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| We are at a little kebab shop that Kasper told us about a long time ago. The owner was kind enough to snap our picture. He knows what we like to order.....even if we haven't been in for a couple of months. He is always very cheerful.
I have been studying the Gospel Doctrine lesson for tomorrow in Sunday School and have been struck by how all of the Savior's disciples must have felt after His death. They must have been heartsick and frightened and somewhat baffled by all of the events leading up to and including the crucifixion. Because of His sacrifice and gift to us all, there is a possibility of hope and peace in this world, and sweet reunions in the next.
It was pivotal in the history of this world, and more meaningful to me than ever. I watched again the short video "Because of Him" which was released by the Church about a year and a half ago. It is powerful to me. I think I will show that at the end of the lesson tomorrow.
Please take the 3 minutes and watch this awesome video....it will give you great hope, and strengthen your faith in the Savior.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_S3TI4bYerU
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Studying is so good for us - even the Primary lessons (especially for the Sr. Pri.).
ReplyDeleteI will watch the video. Just got back from UT. Trevor's report was amazing - and strong. At the end - he said that he knew he had served a good mission because he worked hard and was tired. I'm sure he did. He was able to Skype into a baptism Sunday night (a YSA aged girl they had worked with). He got permission - and the people there seemed so happy to see him - even the little ones. He was asked to give the talk on baptism - and did it (in Spanish- so I did not understand). At the end - when his comp. was telling him good-by - there were tears both sides. Trevor said that he never had a companion that he didn't love.
Glad to hear that Erin and family got home OK. Now the kids will know what it is like to travel to and from when they are missionaries.
Take care! L&P
Trevor sounds like an exceptional young man. I'm sure there are wonderful young women there clamor in for his attention, but you might mention to him that there are some amazing young women here!
ReplyDeleteI think our grandchildren did get an idea of missionary travel....the youngest, Ben, wants to come here to serve his mission. L&P