"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).

Friday, October 22, 2010

Thursday, October 22, 1970

In a two-hour interview with Virginia this morning I heard her side of the story. Aldo and Virginia had a fight Saturday, and she has not spoken to him since. Their main problem seems to be lack of communication, blowing every little storm that comes along into a great tempest. It is not a new problem but has been going on for a couple years. Virginia explained that lack of common courtesies has killed any friendship between her and Aldo. She does not put the blame on Aldo entirely but accepts some of it herself. Were it not for the kids, she has considered throwing in the towel and calling it quits.

This afternoon we held a home evening together with Edmilson and Ivone, his sister. She gave the lesson. Adélia had to leave and could not attend.

The Aaronic Priesthood met at our place this evening for a poster party. We decided there was a need for reverence reminders in the chapel. Since some of the boys are the main problem, we thought it appropriate to have them help in the project.

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