Saturday, April 12, 2014

          Today ended our week on the early schedule and it went by so fast.  The last two days were low on patrons, but there were several groups here today and we were busy.  One sister came through the “preliminaries” clutching a family name—it was her mother.  It was so touching to share in her feelings and I could hardly speak to do my part. 

          The blind gentleman who comes several times a week brought his grandfather’s name today and wanted to do all the proxy work himself.  It just so happened that there was a group there doing baptisms, so Glade was able to get him started there.  He didn’t bring his clothes to actually do the baptism, but he was there and then did the confirmation.  The timing worked out great for him and he was able to do all the work himself right up to the sealing—which will come sometime later.  That doesn’t always happen because everything has to be recorded and stamped after each ordinance and often takes lots of time.   

          During the session, this man, who comes all day every Tuesday and Saturday, actually helped the man sitting next to him who was having a hard time with the clothing.  He just felt his way along the man’s clothing and helped him with several adjustments.  It must have made him feel so good to be able to help someone.  He does so well on his own, but still has to place his hand on the shoulder of the man next to him to move from place to place.  I just thought it was a nice turn of events.

          Our fast tomorrow is a fast of gratitude to Heavenly Father for blessings he has given us and our family.  Thank you for your prayers, and remember you are in ours always.

          Good night, everyone.      

The treadmill in the laundry room just didn't work for me today, so I waited until nearly dark
 and then walked outside.  It is hard to be indoors all the time and I needed fresh air and a little sunshine.  The sunset boasted a giant red fireball as the earth turned away from the sun, but it moved so fast I couldn't catch up to it as I tried to get the camera out and dodge the trees, etc.  However, here is a little taste minus the brilliant red color.  It was still very windy, but walking outside was still better than indoors today.