This is a very exciting time in our church congregation as many of the young men graduating from high school are receiving their mission calls. It's a sweet time for Todd since he has served these young men since they were 13 or 14 years old and now he's helping with interviews and paperwork as their Bishop. We can't wait to hear about the wonderful experiences these young men will have as they go out into the world.
Dessert crepes at our friends house on a Sunday afternoon.
Running errands on a beautiful Spring day- I couldn't resist stopping my car for a picture. I love this time of year!
Getting the bike tuned up for biking season.
Making cookies with my Sara. I love the determination on her face.
Enjoying the Spring blossoms at the park.
Luke and his buddy playing catch at the park.
Monkey bars at the park.
I had to give it a go. It's not as easy as it looks!
Another one of Sara's precious notes to Mom and Dad.
Fathers and sons camp out. The girls and I went to a bridal shower while they were away.
Luke planted the cabbage plant he received from school. He's determined to win the $1,000 scholarship for the biggest cabbage grown.
The garden was a weedy mess this Spring. It took some effort to clear the weeds but our garden is planted and looking beautiful now.
Reading my scriptures on a beautiful Spring day with the screen door open. I treasure this time to study. It's an extra bonus when the screen door is open with a fresh breeze.
I love the Book of Mormon. President Monson said in April conference;
We live in a time of great trouble and wickedness. What will protect us from the sin and evil so prevalent in the world today? I maintain that a strong testimony of our Savior, Jesus Christ, and of His gospel will help see us through to safety. If you are not reading the Book of Mormon each day, please do so. If you will read it prayerfully and with a sincere desire to know the truth, the Holy Ghost will manifest its truth to you. If it is true—and I solemnly testify that it is—then Joseph Smith was a prophet who saw God the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ.
Because the Book of Mormon is true, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the Lord’s Church on the earth, and the holy priesthood of God has been restored for the benefit and blessing of His children.
If you do not have a firm testimony of these things, do that which is necessary to obtain one. It is essential for you to have your own testimony in these difficult times, for the testimonies of others will carry you only so far. However, once obtained, a testimony needs to be kept vital and alive through continued obedience to the commandments of God and through daily prayer and scripture study.
My dear associates in the work of the Lord, I implore each of us to prayerfully study and ponder the Book of Mormon each day. As we do so, we will be in a position to hear the voice of the Spirit, to resist temptation, to overcome doubt and fear, and to receive heaven’s help in our lives. I so testify with all my heart in the name of Jesus Christ, amen.
I want to add my testimony to President Monson's. I love my Savior Jesus Christ. I have felt the power that comes from prayer and scripture study. I am grateful for the guidance that I receive through the scriptures and prayer.
