JUNE....you've been a good month of busy-ness

If the photos tell the story....it's been a grand month....let's look
Actually....one thought first....Laura gets the photo of the month award for being the best at sending me photos...

A few lovely rainy days

look who's growing

sunny day kisses

I'm growing too grandma

loving sweet Lucy

latest quilt

YES.I.AM.HANDSOME.

loved seeing these two

daily fun in Washington

 Kiddie Caper fun

Three amigos

       

Look who straightened her curls for two days

school days

A great birthday celebration for a dear 90 year old

A very special lady....my friend Joan

Quilting kiddos

The Salsa Queen teaches us at RS

Just a little sassy and a lot cute

Wahoo with Sarah

Purging....no fun

Card fun

Farewell to June....Happy Canada Day around the corner

    Building muscles to hold my sister

Can she get any cuter !!!!!!!

So sad....face plant in BC

Busy days in Saskatchewan

 
                     Strawberry picking...Mommy daughter adventure

 

Graduation day for Sarah

Can I really have two in high school?

CHURCH

I know that I should be doing my June post ( and I will soon) but I had such a strong feeling that I needed to write this post first. Yes the title is church; and I am very grateful for church today. I am generally happy to be at church. Today was exceptionally wonderful.

Our first order of the day was the release of our Bishop and his councillors. They have been wonderful leaders of our congregation. They are examples of true disciples of Christ. Thank you Bishop Wentzell for all of your sacrifices for us, and especially the spiritual giant that you have been to us all. You have inspired us so much to be better people. ( Thank you too to your wife and children for sharing you with us all)Likewise thank you to those who have served with you...Pat Hunt, Greg Wentzell, and Levi Cattin. Your examples are powerful.
Our new Bishop Levi Cattin has been called from God to serve here in Halifax. It is no accident that he moved here 8 months ago from Australia. It is amazing to see the workings of the Lord in the calling of those to lead on the earth. Chad Quist and Kyle Nield will be excellent councillors.

So following these calls we had the administration of the Sacrament and how grateful I am for this each week. As I listened to the Sacrament prayers I was reminded of the amazing Sacrifice that Jesus Christ made for each of us. It overwhelms me that I am important to him, but I certainly felt of his Love as I renewed my covenants today. Testimonies followed and ...more oil in my lamp.

Sunday school was great today...I love how Pat Hunt teaches...and the discussion was so good. We talked about what made us true converts to the Lord and I was uplifted and inspired. So many great ideas shared.

Relief Society ended the morning, and as often the case was the icing on the cake. Monica Smith is a fabulous teacher and she led a wonderful class on Homes of Order. She made me truly reflect on how important my role is within the home. How grateful I was once again to have the home that I do, my fabulous family, and my dear friends.

I just reread this and sadly I haven't been able to quote any great statements that made today what it was. It was just a very good feel day at church. Wonderful conversations with many good people. It was a reminder that God lives and loves me. It was a strength to my testimony of Jesus Christ. I know that he lives today. That he once lived on the earth, that he set the example of who we should be, and above all that he willingly sacrificed his life to atone for our many shortcomings. No matter what church you might attend, or if you don't even attend I hope that you know that you are a son or daughter of God, and he loves you.

I liked this little thought too....Normal is just a setting on the dryer!

Have a wonderful Sunday, and a great week.

REMEMBERING JUNE 5TH

Today has been a particularly wonderful day. It's actually been a pretty great weekend. I was up early on Saturday to serve in the Temple. It never disappoints, and even though I go there to serve others, I always come home lifted a little higher.  Thank you Temple friends.

I returned home and packed a quick overnight bag and then headed off to Amherst with Bill. We checked into the Comfort Inn, then headed out for a nice dinner. It was nice to have some special time  with my husband. After a good night sleep we rose early and headed to Mount Allison Univ. for a church gathering. ( both stakes...NS, NB, PEI and a few from NFLD)

The occasion was a visit with one of the Lord's Apostles, Elder Dale G. Renlund and his wife . Travelling with him was another church leader, Elder Gong and his wife. It was an awesome meeting....inspiring talks, insightful direction and simply a spiritual feast. The music was also very uplifting. The total combination of word and music filled my heart and soul and once again reminded me of the many blessings that I have in my life. The knowledge that I have been blessed with through the restored gospel of Jesus Christ gives my life such great meaning and direction. It is such a great comfort to know my Savior as I do, and to see his hand in my life and the lives of many others. I continue to be amazed at the great sacrifice that Jesus made for ME. Better understanding this gift of the atonement is a goal that I will continue to improve on.

Following the gathering at Mt.A....a second gathering was planned in Moncton. Elder Renlund and his wife met with those of us who serve in the Temple and our spouses. I am grateful that Bill was at my side for this ( as well as the morning) This gathering was a much smaller group and well I'm truly not sure what words could best describe it. Let's just say that I could not hold back tears by the end of it. What a powerful disciple Elder Renlund is for the Lord. He spoke to my heart, and increased my hope where it often feels drained and despair. Prayers were answered today. How grateful I am to serve in the Temple. ( side note...It was exciting to learn that David and Veronica Veinot have been called as our next Temple Pres....I love that couple and they are such wonderful examples....they drove with us for part of the journey today...bonus!!)

So there you have it...and you know I can't close without a photo or three...

 

and well...the kiddies slipped in a few photos too

I AM SOOOOO CUTE

 

Auntie Angela is so wonderful

My sister is the best reader

Family is everything