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After General Conference today, Brooke Walker narrated the FootPrints of Faith piece. I always love watching the pieces that come in between the sessions, and following the last session of Conference. This special today was very moving.

I have loved Janice Kapp Perry for as long as I can remember. Seeing the story about her last piece of music, and the story behind how she received her acceptance letter from President Hinckley, I had so many emotions…what a beautiful and touching story.

Another story that really touched me was of the young man who only had the use of his one arm. As I write this, I have forgotten his name (I believe his last name is Ellert) but, none-the-less, I will not forget his story. I will not forget the spirit that filled my heart while watching the young man, nor the story of his Bishops son, who came out one afternoon with his arm in his shirt, and when asked what he was doing, he told his father that he was being Porter. (oh, see…I remembered his name after all!)

Very touching stories!

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One of my favorite talks during this session of General Conference was Elder M. Russell Ballard’s. I have always loved Elder Ballard, but, this talk spoke to my heart today. Elder Ballard covered every aspect of the needs and feelings of women. How many times have we wished that we could sit and watch as our husbands took care of our children during Sacrament meeting?

I am sure that I have had that thought more than once. I know that I have sat there while not only Cheerios flew, but Fruit Loops or Graham crackers were passed or thrown. Some Sunday’s coloring books and crayons were not enough. There aren’t many of us who are able to sit quietly Sunday after Sunday.

What I got out of Elder Ballard’s & Presidents last messages today, was that we need to honor each other…we need to show each other more love. I wept, yes wept…cry isn’t the correct word. I did weep, as the emotions I felt were so deep. Let each and everyone of us show our love for one another. We need more love to be shown to eachother. Let us be kind to one another and be aware of each others needs.

I want to personally thank my Father in Heaven for the words that were spoken this weekend, and let all of you know that I do know that this Church is True. I know that President Thomas S. Monson is the Prophet, and that he is called of God.

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We have been counseled to Be Prepared, to save and stay out of debt. Sometimes that seems impossible. I’m not just talking about homes or cars or those types of debt, but the sometimes inevitable debts that are thrown at us. If we are more prepared we are able to handle those types of debts better. As I said before, it is not as simple as some think it is.

We are not all blessed with the ability to have financial resources at our fingertips whenever we need them. Many find themselves behind the eight-ball because of poor choices or uncontrolled circumstances. Some also find themselves in debt for other reasons…this does not mean that getting back to a debt-free or debt less type of living is not possible.

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Water Storage Guidelines

Commercially bottled water in PETE (or PET) plastic containers may be purchased. Follow the container’s “best if used by” dates as a rotation guideline. Avoid plastic containers that are not PETE plastic.

If you choose to package water yourself, you should consider the following guidelines:

Containers

• Use only food-grade containers. Smaller containers made of PETE plastic or heavier plastic buckets or drums work well.
• Clean, sanitize, and thoroughly rinse all containers prior to use. A sanitizing solution can be prepared by adding 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of liquid household chlorine bleach (5 to 6% sodium hypochlorite) to one quart (1 liter) of water. Only household bleach without thickeners, scents, or additives should be used.
• Do not use plastic milk jugs, because they do not seal well and tend to become brittle over time.
• Do not use containers previously used to store non-food products.

Water Pretreatment

• Water from a chlorinated municipal water supply does not need further treatment when stored in clean, food-grade containers.
• Non-chlorinated water should be treated with bleach. Add 1/8 of a teaspoon (8 drops) of liquid household chlorine bleach (5 to 6% sodium hypochlorite) for every gallon (4 liters) of water. Only household bleach without thickeners, scents, or additives should be used.

Storage

• Containers should be emptied and refilled regularly.
• Store water only where potential leakage would not damage your home or apartment.
• Protect stored water from light and heat. Some containers may also require protection from freezing.
• The taste of stored water can be improved by pouring it back and forth between two containers before use.

Additional Information Can Be Found At:

http://www.providentliving.org/channel/0,11677,1706-1,00.html

www.fema.gov/plan/prepare/water

www.redcross.org/services/prepare

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Marriage isn’t taken lightly in our way of thinking, or at least it shouldn’t be taken lightly. Is the person you are contemplating marrying someone you want to spend Eternity with? If not, why are you marrying him or her?

The Today Show had a couple on who have been married for 83 years! What a great example for all of us. How did they do it? According to Mayme…they both stepped in and did what had to be done. When you have responsibilities, you take care of them. What does this say for the generations since and for those that are coming up? Be Responsible!

President Hinckley said it quite well, with the “B” attitudes. We must all take on responsibilities, and we must be responsible for them. This life is a test, and although others have their free agency, that doesn’t mean that we should make excuses for the way we act.

To view the video from the Today Show, about this couple…you know, for INSPIRATION…click on this link: Minnesota Couple Married For 83 Years!

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As of late, we have heard more and more counsel on being prepared. My friends have also had the feeling that they should be storing food. Some have mentioned that they knew the counsel, but, the feeling was stronger than just hearing the counsel. What does this mean for us? Is the time coming soon when we will greatly need that food storage to sustain life? Maybe, maybe it won’t be for us, but for someone else who may need it.

We don’t know what the Lord has planned, any more than we know the exact detailed plans of Satan. But, If we are prepared, we shall not fear. The purpose of Food Storage and our Heavenly Father’s desire is to provide for our needs as we walk in faith and obedience. He has lovingly commanded us to “prepare every needful thing” (see D&C 109:8) so that, should adversity come, we may care for ourselves and our neighbors and support bishops as they care for others.

Come, ye thankful people, come;
Raise the song of harvest home.
All is safely gathered in
Ere the winter storms begin.
God, our Maker, doth provide
For our wants to be supplied.
Come to God’s own temple, come;
Raise the song of harvest home.
Hymns, no. 94

Church members worldwide have been counseled to prepare for adversity
in life by having a basic supply of food and water and some money in
savings.

We have also been asked to be wise as we store food and water and build our savings. Do not go to extremes; it is not prudent, for example, to go into debt to establish your food storage all at once. With careful planning, you can, over time, establish a home storage supply and a financial reserve.

Not all of us are able to store large amounts of food, some of you may not have financial resources or space for such storage. (One hint: I have heard of some people who put their food storage under their beds, when they didn’t have the space needed.)

Some of you may be prohibited by law from storing large amounts of food. We have been encouraged to store as much as circumstances allow. The First Presidency has promised that we would be blessed for our efforts, the Lord has promised us blessings for our effort.

May the Lord bless you in your home storage efforts.

Molly

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I have been thinking of Missionaries lately. Not anyone in particular, and not any situation in particular. The basic concept and the gratitude for their service is what I have had in my thoughts and feelings. How many times do we send out missionaries of any age, and really grasp in our hearts what they are doing for others?

Someone mentioned to me that missionary work is not always just the converting of a certain soul, but, the example, the service, and the desire, conviction, and heartfelt dedication to the Lord. Wow! I had not thought of missionary service quite like that…yes, I have thought of missionary work as a desire for some….service…and conversion, many other words come to mind when I think of missionaries or missionary work, but, all those words wrapped into one…it just isn’t something that I have thought of.

Missionaries need support. Future missionaries need support. Face it, we all need the support of others in our lives. How do we develop the Christ-like LOVE that we need in order to be true Missionaries of the Lord?

Ponder…that thought. Pray. Read your Scriptures. Talk to family and friends. Be True to Yourself. Remember, we are all here to make it back to live with our Father, Mother, Brothers & Sisters.

Be A Missionary.

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