Opening to Conversation
Well this has been interesting week. The Queen and I have gotten a small taste of what it is to be empty nesters. It was kind of strange. Puddin took off with Lady Hawkins and her roommates for the most of the week. Then the Professor jumped on an airplane and went to see the world with a teacher from work and her friends. If it was not for Polo13 and Songbird stopping by we would have been real lonely.
Our visit with Polo13 was very short. He did not even come in the house. We were on our way to an appointment when he dropped by. We hope that he returns soon.
Songbird came for a visit before we headed out for the weekend. It was nice to catch up on the event in her life and compare notes. We are glad she stopped by. She helped us out by checking in on Roxy while we were away. It didn't stop Roxy from barking herself hoarse, but it was good to know she was in good hands.
Tall Man and Ehl-Bo were able to join us for part of the weekend. It was a short visit, but well worth it. We were able to attend the temple together and then shared an adventure through the slots. We hope that Ehl-Bo is able to start seeing some fruits from her efforts. Time will tell.
We have heard bits and pieces from the Professor and hope to catch up with her in the next two days. It sounds like she has had a grand adventure of her own.
Puddin and Lady Hawkins had a wonderfully long weekend with friends and then joined us for another wonderfully long weekend as well. It was fun to be with them.
The Queen and I will continue our adventures in the week to come.
There you go, the update in a nutshell. I guess if you don't want to hear/read the rants and ramblings, you are done for now.
I have been thinking a great deal about Alma 12:30-31 this week. It was capped off with an article from this month's Ensign by Elder Cook. It was taken from a devotional address - The Good Life. I encourage you to read it and ponder the message to your heart.
Anywho, going back to Alma 12:30-31.
I have been reminded again about the importance of calling up God, in His name.
I am usually pretty good about talking to Him. I am not so sure that I am as good at calling on Him or conversing with Him the way I should. I need to get better at that. So this is where my thoughts have been. I wondered about the amount of time I spend looking to Him, giving myself to Him, pursuing His will instead of my own and such. It was good to be in the temple and think of that communication line. I reflected upon the things I do that invite the Spirit or His communication with me. I thought about the music I listen to, the movies I watch, the books I read, the hours of flipping through mindless social media and such. Am I giving the appropriate time to Him? Am I understanding the Plan of Redemption the way He intends me to? Am I being faithful unto repentance through my works, time, energy, and efforts? Or am I just passing the time?
These are the thoughts that have entered my heart. I have a great deal to improve upon. I have much to repent of. I just continue doing my best and moving forward one day at a time.
Now I have added to my list as I have ponder the words of Elder Cook. What kind of resume am I building?
Our visit with Polo13 was very short. He did not even come in the house. We were on our way to an appointment when he dropped by. We hope that he returns soon.
Songbird came for a visit before we headed out for the weekend. It was nice to catch up on the event in her life and compare notes. We are glad she stopped by. She helped us out by checking in on Roxy while we were away. It didn't stop Roxy from barking herself hoarse, but it was good to know she was in good hands.
Tall Man and Ehl-Bo were able to join us for part of the weekend. It was a short visit, but well worth it. We were able to attend the temple together and then shared an adventure through the slots. We hope that Ehl-Bo is able to start seeing some fruits from her efforts. Time will tell.
We have heard bits and pieces from the Professor and hope to catch up with her in the next two days. It sounds like she has had a grand adventure of her own.
Puddin and Lady Hawkins had a wonderfully long weekend with friends and then joined us for another wonderfully long weekend as well. It was fun to be with them.
The Queen and I will continue our adventures in the week to come.
There you go, the update in a nutshell. I guess if you don't want to hear/read the rants and ramblings, you are done for now.
I have been thinking a great deal about Alma 12:30-31 this week. It was capped off with an article from this month's Ensign by Elder Cook. It was taken from a devotional address - The Good Life. I encourage you to read it and ponder the message to your heart.
Anywho, going back to Alma 12:30-31.
I have been reminded again about the importance of calling up God, in His name.
I am usually pretty good about talking to Him. I am not so sure that I am as good at calling on Him or conversing with Him the way I should. I need to get better at that. So this is where my thoughts have been. I wondered about the amount of time I spend looking to Him, giving myself to Him, pursuing His will instead of my own and such. It was good to be in the temple and think of that communication line. I reflected upon the things I do that invite the Spirit or His communication with me. I thought about the music I listen to, the movies I watch, the books I read, the hours of flipping through mindless social media and such. Am I giving the appropriate time to Him? Am I understanding the Plan of Redemption the way He intends me to? Am I being faithful unto repentance through my works, time, energy, and efforts? Or am I just passing the time?
These are the thoughts that have entered my heart. I have a great deal to improve upon. I have much to repent of. I just continue doing my best and moving forward one day at a time.
Now I have added to my list as I have ponder the words of Elder Cook. What kind of resume am I building?
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