I prepared this talk for the Los Lunas Ward, Los Lunas Stake, but because I was left with less then 5 minutes to deliver it, I mostly just summarized it. Assigned Topic: Receiving revelation (preparing for conference) As you know General Conference is coming up in a couple weeks. I have always loved General Conference for … Continue reading Sacrament Meeting Talk – Receiving revelation (preparing for conference)
I came across my father's old wallet yesterday as Susan and I were going through old files trying to clean out and organize them in preparation for our move next month. This is the wallet he was using at the time of his accident on the farm in December 1974. In it, among other things, … Continue reading Photo of Mom in Dad’s wallet
Hunter, son of Andrew and Tina, turned 1 year old on the 29th. They had a big party at their home in Hartville. I had strongly considered going, but decided to wait for a better time -- hopefully next Spring. But I had to share this photo of Andrew holding Hunter: Another grandson, Jackson, son … Continue reading Hunter’s 1st Birthday and Jackson’s 4th
Susan and I both spoke at the Manzano YSA Branch today in Los Lunas NM today. Susan spoke about the importance of education and the resources available to us. She didn't write it all down so I can't print it here, but perhaps the most memorable portion of the talk was when she talked about … Continue reading Recommitting to a Gospel focus in the home (Manzano YSA Branch Sacrament Meeting Talk)
Some cherished cards and letters from my children:
Delivered during Sacrament meeting in the Rio Grande Ward, Los Lunas Stake: First, I must bring you the love and greetings of Pres. Clark, our Stake Pres. and his counselors - Presidents Ahner and Frayley. The topic that Pres. Clark asked us to speak about today is “Hold fast to the iron rod”. I think … Continue reading The Law of Sacrifice
Knowing that the Rasbands are returning from their mission around Nov 1 (we're house-sitting for them), combined with our indecision about where to go next, has caused a fair amount of anxiety, and been a dominant subject of our conversations this year. Last Tuesday, Susan, with my support, decided where to move, and even found … Continue reading Change coming
