As I typed in the date above I realized that this is my half-birthday. My Sweetheart and I were just discussing that while we would love to be together for my birthday, February is not a wise time to plan to visit the mountains of Utah! Earlier today, after a lesson in Relief Society about marriage being the foundational relationship, I was thinking that I hope I stay as mentally alert as my Dad did until just a day or two before he died at 89. Then we should have a good twenty years to enjoy together.
Of course, as Latter-day Saints, we are also looking for the Savior to return, so that could easily prolong our time here together on earth. We actually explored some pretty deep topics tonight, which is something I really enjoy about our relationship already. It will just be so nice when we can talk about those things when we are both in the same place! One of the things I have been pondering lately is how remaining humble [not an easy task for this hard-headed German!] is really the key to maintaining a happy relationship. And that is definitely our goal!
This morning I woke up after a good seven hour sleep, but it was a good thing I set another alarm as I began my scripture reading for today, because, sure enough, I fell back to sleep. I got up for good then. My Cuban friend had gotten her brother to come and visit, so the three of us attended the Tabernacle Choir broadcast.
After that I prepared some Waldorf Salad, a several generation family dish, to go with the rotisserie chicken, gravy, brown sugar carrots, and fresh corn I had gotten ready yesterday. After our meetings, two other sister missionaries and two elders gathered for our meal. One of the sisters brought a broccoli/cauliflower dish, and the other brought brownies for dessert! The elders were so kind as to eat some of everything, and we all really enjoyed the brownies. Our conversation was delightful also, and ended with quite a spiritual discussion about the guidance we receive from The Book of Mormon and other scriptures. One of the elders had noticed on his own that 3 Nephi especially shows events that are happening in our time. He was surprised to learn [he's just 19, so in 1986 or 1987 he was not yet born!] that President Ezra Taft Benson gave a Conference talk in which he told us that 3 Nephi mirrors our time. Truly that is happening now, and there are some interesting things coming before the Savior returns. But return He will, and all will be well for those who are doing their best to help with His work.
One of the sister who joined our dinner is leaving the mission this week. She wrote a beautiful poem for me. I am grateful.
Tomorrow I start me new schedule--so I am off to bed, as Monday will no longer be a day I can catch a nap after Devotional if I need to. I hope you all enjoyed a good Sabbath!
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