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
We enjoyed Thanksgiving here at home with some friends -- Dave and Corrine Salisbury, Joe and Rhonda Reincut (not sure about spelling), and their friend Pearl Beach. We fixed the turkey, a sweet potato casserole with cranberries, mashed potatoes, gravy, and a fruit punch. The Salisburys provided rolls and a salad. The Reincuts brought dessert, … Continue reading Thanksgiving 2018
This week, we had the Sister missionaries over for dinner and Susan decided to tell them the story of how she and I met and about our courtship. Naturally, we think it's a great story, and I don't remember writing it down, so I'd like to tell it here. In November 2009, Susan was attending … Continue reading Our love story
Susan shared an experience today during Sunday School which I've heard before, but felt today that I should write down. When she was in the Primary Presidency many years ago she had the assignment of finding someone to lead the children in singing during the annual Primary program. She had submitted several obvious names to … Continue reading Susan’s “Callings” experience
