"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).

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Monday, July 20, 1970

This morning I waxed brave and wrote a letter to President Joseph Fielding Smith, sending birthday greetings. I reminded him of a visit Jerry and I paid to him four years ago in his Salt Lake apartment. I even asked him to write a brief letter of encouragement to the branch if he had time. We put in a good word for President Johnson and expressed our love and loyalty to the Prophet.

At Aldo’s tonight we had another sharp home evening. Sônia and Simone attended. I think everybody had a sharp and happy night.

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