Special Baptism

Daffodils outside our front door

Just got back from a stroll around our neighborhood - reminded me of how I miss those Sunday afternoon strolls and visits with our wonderful neighbors.  We have been getting a lot of rain so our paths are pretty saturated.  We are also starting to see flowers popping up everywhere - daffodils and crocus.  When we ask about spring weather someone said - Oh yes, we had a beautiful spring last year - I think it was on a Tuesday.  We are not sure what to expect but we are certain we will see plenty of RAIN.

Baptism of McKye and Cayden - Saturday March 4th, 2017

Cayden Barrass Baptism

McKye Maughan Baptism

Yesterday we went to a very special baptism service of two of our primary children.  McKye is eight years old and was in our class last year - Cayden is 10 and is a convert who just took the missionary discussions.  We love having him in our class and see his enthusiasm to learn.  A very special day!

STAKE CONFERENCE IN LICHFIELD

Today we had a special Conference Broadcast from Salt Lake City for Northern Europe.  It was very inspiring and we received such wonderful counsel.  Our Stake President, President Hamilton talked about Forgiveness; Elder Dyches talked about being spiritually resilient. Elder Clayton talked about Joy and Happiness, Sister Reeves talked about "Why I Know" I have a Heavenly Father.

Elder M Russell Ballard gave an "epistle" to the members of this Region.  He warned of being deceived  by Satan and false prophets that can deceive the very elect.  He gave the example of a Sequoia tree at BYU that died.  Sequoia trees are very strong and resilient but they found the reason this tree died was because during a construction project, the water source to this tree was cut off.  He warned of our spiritual living water being cut off and by disconnecting from our spiritual source, our Heavenly Father.  He warned to beware of Internet sites, Sunday activities, and making sure we have daily sincere prayer, diligent fasting, pondering our scriptures, attending the Temple and reaching our to the poor and lonely.  Many things to work on.

After conference, we brought our office elders to our flat and enjoyed a meal with them.  I love to hear them "teach us" after we are finished with the meal.  

This week at the Office

It was wonderful to have missionaries in the office again this week because we had a Mission Leadership Meeting at the church across from the office.  The missionaries always come in the office to visit afterward - We love that.  We also went out to dinner with President and Sister Leppard on Friday with a few other Senior couples - my first time eating at an Indian Restaurant.  I really liked the food.