Saturday night we went to my moms house in Shelton. We took a drive
through the country side. It was nice and relaxing. My step dad drove our car
and the 3 Shoop s squished in the back. I enjoyed snuggling up with keagan, too.
;) It was fun conversation and pretty views. (The water pics and deer). And then
we went back for brownies and ice cream!
Sunday was another ward conference for me. Lacey 6th ward, Bishop Ostler.
He is really a great speaker. Sis. Turner said it best, you can feel his love
for his ward by just the way he conducts. He told a sweet story of how last week
he was watching a mom and toddler with the sacrament. He was sharing how he was
watching this toddler grab onto the tray, both hands.. and then the mom pried
one hand away and then he would grab with the other and then when she finally
got it away from him, he grabbed a handful and plopped it into his mouth.
Haha
But then, the best part, the bishop got all choked up and he said how much
love he had for this child and how it made him think of his love for the Savior
and love of the sacrament. How he imagined we all should be, hungering after
the sacrament for all that it symbolizes and really we should want and hunger
for it and want a whole loaf of bread. I love when people relate a story that
maybe I would laugh at or roll my eyes at and turn it into something so
meaningful that I probably wouldn't think of. Another reason to come to your
meetings all the time!
He also talked about a time he was weighed down with worry and sadness for
several people in his ward. He said, then the sweet thought came to him that he
didn't have to have that burden, The Savior Jesus has already taken care of that
for us.
It's funny how some days some songs really hit you. I had two songs today
that touched me. A lot of times songs hit me and make me cry, this time it was
different. It made me smile and very happy. It was a song that I'm familiar
with, but had never touched me before, hymn #52, The day dawn is breaking.
Especially verse 2 and 4.
Verse 2
In many a temple the Saints will assemble And labor as saviors of dear
ones away. Then happy reunion and sweetest communion We’ll have with our friends
in the beautiful day.
I have a special place in my heart for friends and it just made me happy to
think of being with all our family and friends! I love stake temple days when
you can see so many people you love in the temple!
I also loved today, #105, master the tempest ..
So many great hymns!
Another highlight this week, I had a couple of phone calls and text
messages from my rms. I just love those guys and they often make my day! I'm
sure you all have some great members there, too. I love my missionaries, and
when they go home, it doesn't change. Thank goodness for modern technology and
cell phones to keep in touch!
Love you all! We pray for you individually by name often!
Sister shoop
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