I touched on each one a bit and shared some stories or things that would help them to consider their own life. Like I asked them to think of a gospel teacher show had influenced their life. Then paused for a long time in talk world, maybe 5-10 seconds to give them time to think. Then had them think of why they had influenced their life. And I proposed it was not flashy teaching, not deep doctrine, not fringe topics, but it was because they taught as the Savior taught. They taught BY the spirit, not behind, not in front of, by by the spirit. Meaning they worked with the spirit to help others really learn.
Remember how I always asked you what did you LEARN today? I really was trying my best to help you consider what you had let sink deep into your heart that day.
I also looked forward to the next time I talk, I skip February but March I do again. And the topic is another one that is so closely aligned with the work of salvation I think I will use much of the same stories etc. I actually had only about 9 minutes to talk when they tell me to plan for 20 + so I just dropped a bunch out of each one and shrunk it. Accordion playing should be a new skill of mine! I spoke with 2 of the sister missionaries and they both went about 15 minutes (they said they had only 2-3 minutes each, but I knew better) and the meeting started almost 15 minutes late.
Mom is drawing/sketching everyone tonight. It is really fun. We played taboo boys against girls. Boys rock!
It is getting so cold again now. -19 predicted tomorrow night. I am glad we have the wood stove. We have had it going constant for the last few weeks. I have had to clean out ashes when it is still burning hot so we could have room for more wood. I feel like I should get a tan from it because it is so hot and it takes me a while to get them all when I am trying to avoid the reddest of coals. But we all love the super warm air. Saturday I got up and took all the snow off our driveway and then went and did Pete's. I think it really helps them since he really cannot do things like that anymore. 2 weeks ago I did it Sunday morning after a big storm, and they were so grateful. They didn't think they would be able to get out for church and because of us doing their driveway, they could.
Mom and I also spent Saturday morning getting wood from the stack and bringing it to the back patio. I made 10 loads, 9 wheelbarrow and one in my arms. The stack is now as tall as my shoulder and hopefully will last a few weeks.
If you have not recently, read your patriarchal blessing. Brother Carter was called into the temple presidency and so was made a non-functioning patriarch today. They are never released because it is an office, not a calling. Brother Scott (former stake presidency) was called and ordained as the new patriarch.
Pray hard in your life, accept the promptings that come and qualify yourself to receive those often. Then act on them. It will always turn out in the end.
Love you tons, and I pray for you daily.
3 John 1:4
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