Friday, May 20, 2011
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Alex's Confirmation and Church Today
This morning we are preparing to attend Alex's confirmation at her United Methodist Church. I've already done my hair and make-up. We left the service early due to Seth having a bad headache and the singing and talking made it worse.
As expected, I watched and listened to the service with a grateful heart that I am a member of the true and living church of Jesus Christ. Their confirmation consists of the pastor, parents, and god-parents laying their hands on Alex's head while the pastor said something. I'm so grateful that Jim has the priesthood and will baptize Noah and confirm him through the power of the priesthood in our church. How blessed we are with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ, to be a part of their plan of salvation! I wanted to shout, "wait, I know how to do this the Lord's way!"But I knew they would think I was crazy and ask me to leave...
We went to our church and dad came with us for Sacrament meeting. Seth complained of a headache and stomach ache, but he really doesn't like going to church. I drove dad home afterwards, and had Seth ride with me, still complaining and whining loudly. When I asked Seth if he wanted to play a game, he perked up a bit, and I knew he wanted to stay home. So I did what any good mom would do: I took him with me to church and talked to his teacher, who I don't know the name of, and she let me sit with Seth's class during the senior primary sharing time. We sung the hymn "Praise To The Man" and the class singing the lyrics and playing the song with bells. Their lesson was about Joseph Smith's life, where they looked up scriptures for the answers the teacher would ask and the class who knew the answer first shined one side of a penny to represent the last dispensation with the fullness of the gospel which Joseph Smith ushered in. I like senior primary!!
As expected, I watched and listened to the service with a grateful heart that I am a member of the true and living church of Jesus Christ. Their confirmation consists of the pastor, parents, and god-parents laying their hands on Alex's head while the pastor said something. I'm so grateful that Jim has the priesthood and will baptize Noah and confirm him through the power of the priesthood in our church. How blessed we are with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ, to be a part of their plan of salvation! I wanted to shout, "wait, I know how to do this the Lord's way!"But I knew they would think I was crazy and ask me to leave...
We went to our church and dad came with us for Sacrament meeting. Seth complained of a headache and stomach ache, but he really doesn't like going to church. I drove dad home afterwards, and had Seth ride with me, still complaining and whining loudly. When I asked Seth if he wanted to play a game, he perked up a bit, and I knew he wanted to stay home. So I did what any good mom would do: I took him with me to church and talked to his teacher, who I don't know the name of, and she let me sit with Seth's class during the senior primary sharing time. We sung the hymn "Praise To The Man" and the class singing the lyrics and playing the song with bells. Their lesson was about Joseph Smith's life, where they looked up scriptures for the answers the teacher would ask and the class who knew the answer first shined one side of a penny to represent the last dispensation with the fullness of the gospel which Joseph Smith ushered in. I like senior primary!!
Saturday, May 14, 2011
It's Been Way Too Long...
I cannot believe how long it's been since I've posted something here!! This needs to become a habit for me to reflect on all of my spiritual gifts, especially life's trials.
Jim's father arrived here on April 23, the day before Easter, from Ricks house in LA. We went to Dawn's house and had fun there with dinner from Lupe Tortia, the Easter egg hunt, and watching you-tube videos in their theater room. Such a large screen!! I was grateful to spend Easter with the Rochas, and to have dad here.
Dad's Parkinson's disease is getting worse; we have to help him get off the couch, and sometimes into/out of bed. The two of us are going to Pittsburgh next Saturday on May 21st where he will move into an assisted living facility called Cumberland Crossing. I will be there for five days, leaving on May 26th. I look forward to spending time with my parents and Billy; I haven't seen them since last August.
I'm so grateful for my Savior, Jesus Christ, for atoning for my sins and dying on the cross for me. I hope to remember to pray, read my scriptures, and hold family hold evening with Jim on a regular basis.
Jim's father arrived here on April 23, the day before Easter, from Ricks house in LA. We went to Dawn's house and had fun there with dinner from Lupe Tortia, the Easter egg hunt, and watching you-tube videos in their theater room. Such a large screen!! I was grateful to spend Easter with the Rochas, and to have dad here.
Dad's Parkinson's disease is getting worse; we have to help him get off the couch, and sometimes into/out of bed. The two of us are going to Pittsburgh next Saturday on May 21st where he will move into an assisted living facility called Cumberland Crossing. I will be there for five days, leaving on May 26th. I look forward to spending time with my parents and Billy; I haven't seen them since last August.
I'm so grateful for my Savior, Jesus Christ, for atoning for my sins and dying on the cross for me. I hope to remember to pray, read my scriptures, and hold family hold evening with Jim on a regular basis.
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