"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).

Sunday, September 19, 2010

Saturday, September 19, 1970

In all my life I don’t think I have ever been so consistently happy during so long as I have been during the past three or four weeks. I owe that to Elder Blackham’s companionship.

We all are starting to heal from our recent sunburns. Yesterday I was still pretty sore, especially on the legs and feet and on the back of my neck.

This afternoon we played volleyball again at the church. My sunburn was fairly healed as to allow playing. I am really learning to love the sport and even learning somewhat how to play it right. I am grateful to both Elder Smith and Elder Blackham for their constant encouragement and help.

Tonight in MIA Elder Smith’s lesson on dress and grooming standards created widespread interest. Everybody listened. Paulo Santos agreed to cut his hair, and Inez promised to lengthen her skirts.

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