Sunday, March 3, 2024
Today is Sunday. It should be a day of rest, and I’d love for us to treat it like that. I’m not sure any of us have a really great idea of what kind of challenge we have before us. I just keep reminding myself that the challenge is an opportunity to grow. Everyone in our family has so much room for that -- myself included. I like to think that I’m a super-experienced traveler, but today I feel like a total novice. I’m not sure anything could adequately prepare us for what we are about to do. We just have to keep moving forward. That will be my greatest challenge. I can’t afford to get paralyzed.
This morning I read this scripture from 2 Nephi 18:18:
> Behold, I and the children whom the Lord hath given me are for signs and for wonders in Israel from the Lord of Hosts, which dwelleth in Mount Zion.
It really struck me. I want to be able to show how God works through us to help people orient towards Him.
Our testimony meeting was really great. I was able to share some thoughts I’ve had recently -- especially related to consecration. I am coming to realize more and more what it means and how it governs everything for us. We also had just excellent testimonies from Alicia, Anahi, Loretta Baker -- who said that God and the bishopric are her buddies -- and others.
In the afternoon we had dinner at the Kremin’s house. They and the Bells are such dear friends for us.
And then the evening was spent packing and taking care of last-minute details. Tomorrow morning the kids have seminary, and then we will be off to the airport.
I can’t believe it’s here.