I was wondering if the presentation of the endowment would change when the SL temple is remodeled. Now, we know. "Following the renovation, the Salt Lake Temple will include live and film sessions.
The Salt Lake Temple has no ability to accommodate patrons who do not speak English. When the renovation is completed, the temple will be able to serve members who speak more than 86 different languages."
At Vitalant(formerly BloodSource) I watched "Bucket List". A couple of guys with cancer and a poor prognosis meet in the hospital and decide to go on the trip of a lifetime. One of them is incredibly rich, which is quite convenient, but he is kind of a lonely guy. The other is an auto mechanic rich in family who has not quite fallen out of love, but kind of lost touch with it. They each make the other richer. Except for a bit of language, it's quite a good movie.
Do you have a bucket list? I haven't made one. I don't think I can go wonderful places and do exciting things; I have responsibilities here. But I can set goals -steps?- to help me get to the most Wonderful Place. And I can enjoy things around me more. Actually some of the list things in the movie were that kind of thing.
Red Hat Society Day was a day to celebrate a fun-loving, life affirming society of women. I think it could be a great society to join (had I time and a red hat and purple dress), but then I remember that I belong to the greatest society of women in the world dedicated to lifting each other up, helping each other grow, serving those in need, strengthening families and the bonds of sisterhood, and yes, having fun together - hooray for the Relief Society of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints!
Star Wars- Stephanie and Mark Episode 2. A second marriage for each of them. Married May the 4th. A Star Wars themed Ring Ceremony and reception. It was great. I tried to share some pictures from my phone. Don't know if it worked
Still struggling with Mary and Martha. Feeding our spirit IS the better part. But we still have to feed our and other people's bodies, and take care of seemingly endless earthly tasks. Seeking the balance. And how to see and serve Christ in the mortal aspects of life.
Bethany's extremely talented singing group is sponsoring Joshua's House this season. A hospice for homeless. Imagine going from the hospital back to the streets to die! The presenter said about 3 people die on the streets of Sacramento a week. Joshua's House is being built and should open this fall with 20 beds. All 4 major health care systems in the area will be working with it and send patients. It will be full immediately.
Homelessness is such a challenge! The ones who are homeless because of bad breaks hurt your heart. And they can be helped get back on their feet. If we can find and sort them from the others. But the ones who just don't want responsibilities or to live by the rules and the addicts - what can we as a society do?! They cause health hazards, are sometimes dangerous, and they and their camps are unsightly, smelly, and hazardous. They want handouts but resist any real help because they want freedom. Hard to remember they are God's children or to know what to do as a society or as individuals.
Are we sometimes like them? Refusing the power of the Atonement because we don't want to humble ourselves and repent? Not wanting to do the work and follow the rules required to gain our heavenly home? It seems so foolish, such a poor trade, and yet...
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