I noticed that I stopped taking notes in my journal as much as I was at the beginning. I don't know why.
*** June 13, 2004 JOURNAL: Last Sunday (Record MTC Experience)
In our district meeting this morning, President Eddy asked us to write down our feelings and experiences of the MTC. (It's so we don't turn into punks and trash talk the MTC when we get home.) The MTC is the best place to learn. The atmosphere here is great because we're all learning together and it's done by and through the spirit. I don't know what more to say except that the Lord put a lot into making this place so very special.
I got to play piano today in our branch Sacrament Meeting! And one of the Elders played his violin in the devotional. I miss Marie (my violin: Marie Antoinette Anastasia Pauahi Mulan Manoa (and her bow: Beau)). I wonder if I can get her to Guam ...
We had to say goodbye tonight. Elder Wagner and Elder Duthrie leave tomorrow morning before we wake up. It kind of sucks. It's like saying goodbye to family all over again. But, like I told President Chapman this morning, we've reached a comfort level and now it's time to move on.
Opened the letter from home. Daddy is the new branch President of the Makakilo 2nd Young Single Adult Branch. I'm so proud of him. I know he will help the branch. I'm sad that President Nahinu won't be in the branch when I get back. But, the Lord knows what's what! 'sall good.
11 April 2013
Having a great day so far! It's always a great day when I manage to get a shower in before the babies wake up from their naps.
I have been studying Elder Scott's talk, "For Peace in the Home" for the last few days and will for the rest of the week. Technology these days is great. After checking lds.org everyday since Sunday, yesterday the talks were up to read. I was also able to load it onto the gospel library on my phone and kindle! What's even more amazing is how the annotations (highlights, notes and journals) save across the board. From my lds.org account, to my phone and my kindle, if I highlight on one, I highlight on all!
Elder Scott teaches that if we want a peaceful home and life we need to center our homes and lives around Jesus Christ. Which makes sense because Christ did say, "For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light" (Matthew 11:30 KJV). I noticed in his talk Elder Scott did not say that in order to have a peaceful home it needs to be immaculately clean (although that would be nice), or have all the latest gadgets or have children that eat dinner neatly and wash their own dishes. All those things might be nice, at least once in a while. But, no. We are taught that true peace and joy comes from living a life of obedience and service, just like our Saviour Jesus Christ. Elder Scott said, "We need not worry if we cannot simultaneously do all of the things that the Lord has counseled us to do. He has spoken of a time and a season for all things.... He will direct us in what should be emphasized at each phase of our life." That counsel gives me peace even when the house is messy and three babies are crying at me all at once.
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