This has been a very relaxing weekend for us. Susan and I both happened to be off work on Friday -- Susan because school was cancelled for Good Friday (although they call it "Vernal Holiday" lol), and me because the cleaning schedule at the Temple has been different during the past 2 weeks because of … Continue reading Easter weekend and our getaway to Tijeras
These are old, but I wanted to add them to my blog before they got lost. They were all taken in 2010. Aren't we a cute couple!
Another General Conference has come and gone. I look forward to these for 6 months. The weekend finally arrives, and then it's suddenly over. Kind of sad. This conference was pretty typical, unlike the previous two, during which major announcements were made. But I love to listen to the Brethren (and a Sister or two) … Continue reading General Conference – April, 2019
Today I was assigned to speak at the Tomé Branch in Belen, NM. I asked Susan to be my speaking partner. Since this is a Spanish Branch she chose to deliver her talk in Spanish, but they provided a translator for me. Below is my talk. I ended up delivering only about half of it … Continue reading Sacrament Meeting Talk — “Come Follow Me”
The Los Lunas Stake Conference was this weekend. Unfortunately we had to miss the Saturday sessions because we had assignments at the Temple. Today's General Session started at 10 AM. We arrived at the Stake Center around 9:30 and found seats toward the back of the soft pews -- something we wouldn't have been able … Continue reading Stake Conference Thoughts
I have been a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints for nearly 40 years. I remember many of the things that led me to join the church and have written about my conversion here. But today, I decided I should prepare something that could be delivered as a talk in … Continue reading Why I love the church
Our main purpose in going to Ohio was to see Hunter, my new grandson, and son of Andrew and Tina. He was born 4 months ago at the end of August, but Susan's Christmas break provided the best opportunity for an extended visit. Initially we had planned to fly, but Susan suggested we drive, in … Continue reading Christmas in Ohio
