"Love is one of the chief characteristics of Deity, and ought to be manifested by those who aspire to be the sons of God. A man filled with the love of God, is not content with blessing his family alone, but ranges through the whole world, anxious to bless the whole human race" (Joseph Smith Jr., Dec. 15, 1840; in Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith [Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 1969], 174).

"All I can offer the world is a good heart and a good hand" (Joseph Smith Jr., July 9, 1843; in Teachings, 313).

Saturday, October 17, 2009

Friday, October 17, 1969

Time slips away so swiftly! On Monday we, the Ramos District, took the opportunity to visit the statue of Christ on Corcovado. We worked three hours in the morning street contacting so we could have the evening free to view the panorama of Rio by night. Weather conditions were threatening, but the cloud level remained above the 700-meter high point overlooking the city. The last train descended at six o’clock, and we were able to see the sprawling city below blink on its lights before we had to leave.

On Thursday, the day of the mission fast, I worked with Elder Ferrin all day. That evening I interviewed two different families to be baptized on Saturday. I also helped teach a third lesson to a wonderful family.

This afternoon I stayed in bed because of a heavy cold that has been hanging around for two weeks. Cold weather, fasting yesterday, getting in bed late last night at midnight just wore me down a little too low.

Tonight Antonio received the sixth lesson and a special Blue Book presentation. He is ready for baptism but works Saturday and wants to wait for next Saturday.

A week ago Elder Gessel and I taught a lineage lesson to a girl with the lineage who is interested in the Church. Her father, knowing nothing about the Church, attended also. Both said they understood.

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