"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).

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Tuesday, June 2, 1970

Yesterday morning we went to the SESC gym to play basketball. After two games I began to feel ill, due to a rasty cold that has been persisting for over a week now. We came home, and I spent nearly all day in bed. Late in the afternoon I had to get up to go cash at the Bank of London & South America Limited. We also had a minor hassle in switching from Aldo’s to my signature on the branch’s account with the bank. District meeting followed. Elder Blackham spoke on the subject of charity, the pure love of Christ. Just as we were leaving for the evening, Aldo dropped by in a car he had just bought. Some kind of French line. We had home evening with him at his place.

Today I was feeling better than I ever was yesterday, but this evening I took a turn for the worse. I elected to stay in bed to see if I could not kick the cold. Elder Bradshaw stayed with me.

A letter today from Elder Christiansen told us to come to Recife Monday for a zone meeting. This is a new change announced at the last conference. At least two zone meetings will be held between each regional conference (which are held every two months). The next time they will come to Maceió.

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