Teaching Tomorrow

So, I am teaching RS tomorrow.  It has been a long summer with both my counselors MIA but I do really love teaching and talking about the Lord's gospel so I am thankful for this extra opportunity to share a truthful message when it would normally have fallen to another. Tomorrow's message is focused on President Uchtdorf's words "Your Wonderful Journey Home".  WOW! what a great talk for all the people of the world to hear, learn about and understand.  This message was originally shared with the YW but it is super awesome for all of us to hear and apply. 

I love the way he says things...maybe its his accent or maybe its just his use of words.  I'm not sure but in the end he speaks to my heart.  This time he has caused me to ponder and consequently be grateful for the knowledge that I have at my fingertips about how to return HOME to a loving Savior.  For me this thought process has lead to a healthy introspective examination of the idea that. So, now that I am here on earth how my journey is going? Am I on the right course? Am I becoming the person I was designed to be and wanted to become? Am I making choices that will help me to return to my Father in Heaven? He didn’t send me on this journey only to wander aimlessly on my own. He wants me to come home to Him!

 I absolutely LOVE it in General Conference when an apostle of God or the prophet shares specifics about HOW to do something or WHERE to look to find answers.  Uchtdorf's talk was just this kind of thing.  He said that the Lord has given us a 'map' for this earthly journey.  He told us the map is, and I quote,

 

"Now, where do you find this map?In the sacred scriptures.In the words of prophets and apostles.And through personal revelation from the Holy Ghost." 

 

It is an obvious answer and yet I find that the simplest truths require repeated reminders. 

 

He shares stories, experiences, and insights worth personally reading because I am not going to re-write it all but he did promise...

 

"It is also my promise and prayer that as you honor and

live true to the covenants, the principles,

and the values of the gospel of Jesus Christ,

at the end of your journey Heavenly Father will be there.

He will embrace you,

and you will know once and for all that you have made it home safely."

 

So today I pray, that tomorrow I might share this message with the Spirit present so that the truth of Uchtdorf's words are heard.  I do so love the Savior and after this journey through mortality I can imagine nothing more sweet then being embraced by my Heavenly Father!

 

https://www.lds.org/broadcasts/article/general-young-women-meeting/2013/03/your-wonderful-journey-home?lang=eng

 

 





Ike GRADUATED!!!

 What a great day!

I probably worried more than neccessary but honestly Ike, you made the months up to your graduation....stressful!!! 

I speak for dad and myself when I say

"Whew! Thank goodness high school is over for Ike!"

Maybe this day wasn't all you wanted but it was 1000x better than I thought it was going to be.

You looked happy that day, did a great job sticking to the hard changes you had put upon yourself, and we are so proud of where your life is currently headed!

Keep it up graduate! 

We love you!

 

RED is a senior!

So, this morning I told Nate (RED) that I wanted a picture before he left for school and this is the look he gave me...

 

 

But then because he thought he was being so funny I was able to catch the moment that followed...

 

 

That is much more like the RED that I know and love. 

Yes, he is growing a beard!  Ike keeps teasing him that it's not real because apparently he Nate is unable grow hair on his upper lip. (I didn't even know that was possible)  I personally will be happy to see the skin under that hair when he gets tired of girls telling him it's gross.  ALTHOUGH if this makes him less appealing then I say, "KEEP that beard Nate!".