"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, May 8, 2010

Friday, May 8, 1970

Last night Elder Prisbrey and I taught an interest lesson to a man named Idaleme and his family (it would have been a first but time prevented that) and then a second lesson to Agatânjalo. He was very interested in the Book of Mormon but merely for intellectual curiosity and not for the spiritual message it conveys.

During the earlier part of the day Elder Camargo and I tracted together. This is the second time I had worked with him. Last fall, while he was in Tijuca and I in Ramos, we had spent a morning together while Elder Gibbs and Ferrin, whom I was working with that day, got together for a song practice.

Today is transfer time. Last night about 11:30 an elder arrived from Fortaleza to replace Elder Prisbrey. His name is Elder Dana Blackham. He pounded on the door, clapped, and shouted but could not awaken us. He finally awoke the other two elders and spent the night there. This morning we learned of his presence.

Elder Prisbrey left at 6:00 P.M. for Recife, where he will be laboring now. He spent the day packing and getting ready to go. This afternoon he told Virginia and some of the kids good-bye and spoke with Aldo on the phone.

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