Stripling Warriors' Mom: Another Birthday Princess, Allie

Sunday, November 2, 2008

Another Birthday Princess, Allie

Today was Fast & Testimony day in sacrament meeting. Aislyn and Ella bore their testimonies and so did I. I really feel the blessings of the Lord in my life and noticed some subtle blessings in my life. Recently I decided to be sure to read my scriptures the very first thing I do in the mornings. I made my home page scriptures.lds.org--

It starts my day and I am making sure I do that before I browse anything else or wait away the time, so reading my scriptures first is my choice. I love it. It brings me closer to the Spirit and to Jesus Christ. I find that other areas of my life are blessed. How grateful I am for the blessings of tithing, so matter how much I can earn, there is more to bless me when I am diligent.

The girls, Aislyn & Ella) went up front, as big sister help little sister. Parker was so cute with his new cast on his arm. He talks a lot more now too, and has given up his binky! He did that about two weeks ago. He makes conversation and knows what he wants to say and express himself. He walks around in his Grandpa Rodriguez walk, as Aaron calls it.

After Sacrament meeting I went to have dinner at Tara and Russ' for Allie's birthday. I took her pictures, she was so excited to celebrate it, since her birthday was last week and they are out of town to Disneyland.

We all had a nice Lasagne dinner and family visit. The Fryer grandma and Grandpa Joan, and Ken were there too.

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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