"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).

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Wednesday, July 22, 1970

Tonight we held a surprise birthday party for Sônia at Aldo’s house. It came off like a champ. She really enjoyed it and even smiled most of the time, a big order for Sônia. Today is not really her birthday. It was June 22. We pretended like we didn’t know we were a month late. It made it easier to keep it a surprise. Everybody sang “Happy birthday” to both her and me.

Primary yesterday had poor attendance, including the absence of Virginia, the president. The children’s choir is progressing still. Relief Society fell through yesterday because Virginia couldn’t make it, and Zezira stayed home with Richard, who is pretty sick.

Elder Smith and I taught a sixth and lineage lesson to Vitória and company. I interviewed Vitória, Agamemnon, David, and Williams. Moyses will be taught and interviewed tomorrow.

Yesterday afternoon we rented a new house on our same street, Rua Sete de Setembro, 144. We move Monday. It is a much nicer place than where we are at now. We will all be living together. The rent is Cr$270 a month. We have been paying Cr$260 for the two holes we live in.

We spent some time today preparing a slide presentation for our pioneer party.

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