Stripling Warriors' Mom: Birthday for K6 at the Ks and some of her cousins

Sunday, August 31, 2008

Birthday for K6 at the Ks and some of her cousins

Our ward had Fast & Testimony meeting today. Aislyn, Ella and I bore our testimonies today. Sunday school was wonderful. Mary Ellen Edmunds, our teacher taught from the Book of Mormon, Helaman 1-5. It was very uplifting and I read those scriptures again later. Our last hour was spent with a combined Priesthood, Relief Society and Young Men & Women also attended. The subject matter was about how sacred the power of procreation is to every one of us. The adversary has taken great effort to destroy the sanctity of the relationship of husband and wife and degrading it. The message was so impacted with spirituality and the great blessing of keep the laws of chastity for our eternal reward. I was very impressed with how well the message was received and the positive way it was presented.

K6 enjoying the spotlight for her ninth birthday. It isn't hard to imagine how wonderful it is that my Ks grandchildren have enjoyed their birthday celebrations with family and friends along with a special meal of their choosing.

My nine year old birthday party in Chicago. I am second from the left, you can see my head down barely a silhouette.

The Utah brothers having dessert while with a visit in a rare occasion for one-on-one meaningful conversation. We were treated after the festivities to have an e-chat with Michael & Joanna on the Macs.

K7, is such a character. He had the biggest smile and likes to tease!! God bless him. He is a good sport and is very intelligent.

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Power to Act in God's Name

I believe and know very strongly that, " A man, young or old never stands taller than when he is doing his priesthood duties or responsibilities. Be it station as a Deacon, Teacher, Priest, Elder, High Priest, Home teacher, priesthood holder husband, father, son or grandfather, Bishop, or Prophet of God. He has a mantle about him that emanates and gives him the authority to act in God's name, and uses it in righteousness. It is a blessing to him and his family. To this I know that he raises the bar in doing his duty to God and his fellow man.”

" I stand in awe of the goodness that pervades within that soul who honors and lives up to his priesthood calling with a pure heart. It is evident to me and cannot be hidden. I believe that quality shines in their countenances and His image is radiated in their face's.

Insights by Anna 11.22.09

Touch of The Master's Hand

And the auctioneer thought it
hardly worth his while
To waste his time on the old violin,
but he held it up with a smile.

"What am I bid, good people", he cried,
" It was battered and scarred,
Who starts the bidding for me?"
"One dollar, one dollar, Do I hear two?"
"Two dollars, who makes it three?"
"Three dollars once, three dollars twice, going for three,"

But, No,
From the room far back a gray bearded man
Came forward and picked up the bow,
Then wiping the dust from the old violin
And tightening up the strings,
He played a melody, pure and sweet
As sweet as the angel sings.

The music ceased and the auctioneer
With a voice that was quiet and low,
Said "What now am I bid for this old violin?"
As he held it aloft with its' bow.

"One thousand, one thousand, Do I hear two?"
"Two thousand, Who makes it three?"
"Three thousand once, three thousand twice,
Going and gone", said he.

The audience cheered,
But some of them cried,
"We just don't understand."
"What changed its' worth?"
Swift came the reply.
"The Touch of the Masters Hand."

And many a man with life out of tune
All battered with bourbon and gin
Is auctioned cheap to a thoughtless crowd
Much like that old violin

A mess of pottage, a glass of wine,
A game and he travels on.
He is going once, he is going twice,
He is going and almost gone.

But the Master comes,
And the foolish crowd never can quite understand,
The worth of a soul and the change that is wrought
By the Touch of the Masters' Hand.

Myra Brooks Welch