"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, September 22, 2010

Tuesday, September 22, 1970

Today a heavy quietness hung in the air and a restless lonely feeling in the heart. Elder Blackham’s leaving has really left the house empty. Dona Creuza, who arrived this morning still crying, said that it seems like we are faulting ten people. She said that the departure of all earlier elders had been sad, but this was no comparison. Once today I tried to comfort her and ended up bawling together with her.

Working in threes, we visited Adolfina at her house. Later we ended up at Aldo’s house, where Elder Smith worked on a Primary poster, Elder Christensen typed Apolinário’s membership record, and I worked on various delinquent reports. Elder Smith had planned on going home teaching with Aldo this evening, but Aldo had to work late. We decided to leave Elder Christensen with Alexandre to work on a chart he’s doing for Edmilson. Alexandre wasn’t home. The three of us went to home evening at Apolinário’s.

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