"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).

Monday, May 24, 2010

Sunday, May 24, 1970

Elder Bradshaw slept again in the rêde last night, and I took again to the floor, a little more prepared this time. Underneath me were two big pieces of Styrofoam, a rêde, blankets, pillows, sheets, and towels to soften the floor. Elders Camargo and Blackham did not care braving the floor again and went to a hotel for the night.

This morning, when we arrived at the chapel, I learned I was late for a branch presidents meeting that I had never been informed of. At ten o’clock began the general session of the quarterly conference of the Pernambuco District. Attending from Maceió were Aldo and his family. Edmilson came with them. A 17-year-old boy in a family being taught by the other elders, named Luis, also came. Highlighting the conference were talks by President and Sister Johnson. The Recife Relief Society served a meal for everybody attending from branches out of the city. After eating, saying good-bye to the Johnsons, taking pictures, and driving around the city, including a visit to the airport, we all headed for Maceió in Aldo’s kombi [Volkswagen bus]. We arrived home near 8:30, fairly tired.

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