Christ the Lord is Risen Today

Happy Easter!

 

 

Comforting Thoughts

Joseph Smith taught that God is "more liberal in His views, and boundless in His mercies and blessings, than we are ready to believe or receive."

 

It is on such a foundation that the fears of death can be reconciled with the hopes of life.

At a loss...

I was stunned to learn, upon arriving home, that a good friend and wonderful person suffered a tragic loss last night.  A former co-worker, good friend, and one of the most amazing women I have ever met lost her husband last night.  She is the mother of two young girls and is in her 30's (as was her husband).  It was a sudden, heart-related issue and I still can't believe that this man I know....this young father and husband....is gone.  Words cannot describe the sorrow I feel for this wonderful young mom.  She is one of the kindest, most generous and intelligent women I have ever met and she has been such a positive influence in my life.  I still cannot believe that this has happened to her.  If you are reading this...please say a prayer for my good friend....and anyone else out there who may be suffering such a tragedy.

Lift not the painted veil...

... which those call life though unreal shapes be pictured there, and they but mimic all we could believe!

 

Just finished watching the Painted Veil which had breathtaking scenery and a lush score.  However, the true beauty of the story was in the lives of two people, husband and wife, who learn to stop expecting each other to be something they are not and come to love each other.

 

How often do we waste our time and efforts in trying to get others to do or be what we want them to be?  The real joy comes in discovering who another person is and being a witness to their life's journey.

 

 

Quote of the Day

 

"Be who you are and be that well."

 

Saint Francis de Sales