"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, July 28, 2010

Tuesday, July 28, 1970

Yesterday was moving day. We spent several hours cleaning because the new house was really dirty. We had more stuff to move than we expected, which took a great deal of time too. Once while Elder Smith went into the shower to fill a bucket of water, the shower pipe came out of the caixa as he was turning it on. What a mess! Now we have a shower without a showerhead and a loose pipe into the caixa. We took our electric shower out of the old house, but it will not fit without a repair or two on the plumbing. Everybody except Elder Blackham will suffer through cold showers for a while. His body is already fairly conditioned.

Beginning today Elder Blackham and I returned to the old 6:00 getting up time. This was a result of Sunday night’s planning and evaluation session. Two immediate benefits are gained: more study time and no bathroom congestion. We will be finished showering before the other elders wake up at 6:30.

Good news arrived today. We saw Sônia, who was bubbling with joy and happier than ever. She received word from Belo Horizonte that Richard had been operated on with everything going well. Our prayers have been answered.

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