From Dad 2/24/2008
Hi everyone,
Life continually reminds us how short the time we have to be together. We are thankful for the eternal nature of the gospel. It brings a lot of peace to know when we work at keeping the commandments nothing can ever take anything that is good away from us for very long. We give away and give up many things for a time with the knowledge it will come again.
The love we build each time we accept a new friend into our lives has an eternal nature about it when that is what we want. We are also thankful no one can force us toward or away from anything we really want or don’t want for any length of time. In the Book of Mormon after the many heavy years of war and want discussed earlier in Alma we read: “Many had become hardened because of the exceedingly great length of the war; and many were softened because of their afflictions”. Alma 62:41 So each day is a small chapter in our lives. Our hearts grow harder and unmoved, or they become softened and open to the promptings of the Spirit, which is sent to us to teach us of our Father’s love and mercy over each one of us. We know life is a war zone and will remain so, because the destroyer used his power to fight against all that is good and is convinced still today he will win. It is right to honor the agency each of us possesses and cherishes and we would never deny it to anyone, if they so choose, to follow the promptings of him who seeks endlessly to divert us from the love, strength, guidance and support of our Eternal Father. Each of us chooses to listen with our heart and to know the truth or reject it. Something is either good or it is not. It cannot be nor will it ever be both.
Our hearts have been softened. Our feelings are tenderer and our care for each other has deepened. The tender mercies of our Father in Heaven are clearer and more evident in what we see and experience each day. It was wonderful having three less actives and an investigator there today and the elders also had two investigators there as well. The “linger longer” was full of warm, pleasant moments. Mom was busy taking pictures and talking with people and never did become too involved in finding something to eat. We are so happy.
We are even happier to think a week from tomorrow we will be hugging some of you and hearing your stories and sharing our lives together once again. We look even more excitedly to the middle of March when we will be a complete family (knowing Zach’s call to be elsewhere is right and will bless him and all of us in spite of the miles). When serving the Lord is the only thing keeping us from spending time together how could we ever be more happy and full of joy?
We are thankful to be your parents. We are thankful you are our family. Each day is a treasure and we will do all we can to make it a good day for you no matter where you are and no matter where we are. We love you guys.
Love always,
Dad and Grandpa
Life continually reminds us how short the time we have to be together. We are thankful for the eternal nature of the gospel. It brings a lot of peace to know when we work at keeping the commandments nothing can ever take anything that is good away from us for very long. We give away and give up many things for a time with the knowledge it will come again.
The love we build each time we accept a new friend into our lives has an eternal nature about it when that is what we want. We are also thankful no one can force us toward or away from anything we really want or don’t want for any length of time. In the Book of Mormon after the many heavy years of war and want discussed earlier in Alma we read: “Many had become hardened because of the exceedingly great length of the war; and many were softened because of their afflictions”. Alma 62:41 So each day is a small chapter in our lives. Our hearts grow harder and unmoved, or they become softened and open to the promptings of the Spirit, which is sent to us to teach us of our Father’s love and mercy over each one of us. We know life is a war zone and will remain so, because the destroyer used his power to fight against all that is good and is convinced still today he will win. It is right to honor the agency each of us possesses and cherishes and we would never deny it to anyone, if they so choose, to follow the promptings of him who seeks endlessly to divert us from the love, strength, guidance and support of our Eternal Father. Each of us chooses to listen with our heart and to know the truth or reject it. Something is either good or it is not. It cannot be nor will it ever be both.
Our hearts have been softened. Our feelings are tenderer and our care for each other has deepened. The tender mercies of our Father in Heaven are clearer and more evident in what we see and experience each day. It was wonderful having three less actives and an investigator there today and the elders also had two investigators there as well. The “linger longer” was full of warm, pleasant moments. Mom was busy taking pictures and talking with people and never did become too involved in finding something to eat. We are so happy.
We are even happier to think a week from tomorrow we will be hugging some of you and hearing your stories and sharing our lives together once again. We look even more excitedly to the middle of March when we will be a complete family (knowing Zach’s call to be elsewhere is right and will bless him and all of us in spite of the miles). When serving the Lord is the only thing keeping us from spending time together how could we ever be more happy and full of joy?
We are thankful to be your parents. We are thankful you are our family. Each day is a treasure and we will do all we can to make it a good day for you no matter where you are and no matter where we are. We love you guys.
Love always,
Dad and Grandpa
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