"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, July 19, 2010

Sunday, July 19, 1970

My birthday passed quietly today without notice from anyone. President Joseph Fielding Smith celebrates his 94th birthday today. He has 73 years on me.

This morning Elder Christensen taught the adult Sunday School class. A first for him. Aldo’s cook was released a few days ago, and so when we went to his house to eat we all helped cook something. We even had French toast. This afternoon Elder Blackham and I taught a second lesson to Augusto Pimentel. He didn’t accept much of what we had to say. Other than to members or Apolinário, who is an unbaptized member, this is the first lesson Elder Blackham and I have ever taught together to an investigator. It has always worked out that we’ve been split up whenever we’ve had a lesson.

Sônia and Elder Blackham were sacrament meeting speakers this evening.

2 comments:

Eliza said...

Some truly great men have been born on this day! Happy birthday Dad, I love you.

~B. said...

Whoa! I didn't realize you shared a birthday with him! That's pretty cool! Hope you're having a great birthday today!!!