We are entering into the Easter season when more than ever we need to remember the role of the Savior, his life and mission. It was our Savior who had to shoulder alone the burden of our salvation. He is the center of the Plan of Salvation, or what I also call the plan of happiness, because if it wasn’t for the plan we would be lost, and be completely unhappy. He was the only one who could fulfill the plan, and he did so because of his love for us.
It’s a privilege and even a blessing it is for each of us to know about the Savior, and then to know that when we turn away from our sins and to come unto Christ, peace and love and comfort come to us. Elder Anderson in the last General Conference said
“Divine forgiveness is one of the sweetest fruits of the gospel, removing guilt and pain from our hearts and replacing them with joy and peace of conscience. “ It is only through the Savior that we can be healed. In 3 Nehpi the Savior said, “Will ye not now return unto me, and repent of your sins, and be converted, that I may heal you?”
Repentance becomes a journey through life, not just a one-time event. True Repentance is not a short process, it takes time. It was never met to be easy. To change us and become more perfect is difficult. It requires hard work and a pure change of heart, it’s like running into the wind, (which I don’t do) or it’s like swimming upstream (which I have done). Also the Savior spoke of this need for us to change when he said to his disciples in Mathew Chp 16 “If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross and follow me.” To deny oneself means we need to change, we need to be more loving, spiritual, faithful, and patient rather than showing anger, hate, dishonesty and pride.
The Allen Bollschweiler family is doing OK. Tammi is very busy with Young Women’s and I have been busy with my calling. Dylan told Tammi the other night when I was at one of my Stake Meetings that we are never home together as a family anymore. And that week we were not. It seemed that ever night but Monday, she or I was doing something with our callings.
Tanner has been a Deacon for just over a year now. And he is doing well. He is part of a quorum that has 14 boys in it. All of them around the same age. I hope that the group will be able to grow with each other, all of them get along so well with each other, and all of them are good examples to each other.
I have some good news as Gabe did not get into any trouble this month. I’m very happy for him, we always need to celebrate the little wins with Gabe, and him not getting into trouble with his mom is a big win.
Dylan is enjoying school and is dreading the day when school will end for the year. She is our kid who for some reason enjoys going to school. I wonder if that will last with her or will she change and be like every other kid I know.
Brynn told me the other day that she had such a bad day. She said “Dad, I had the most worst day of my life” (she is only 5) I asked her why and she told me “because none of my friends wanted to play with me today” I just gave her a hug and told her that tomorrow will bring another day and her friends will want to play with her then. I was right they all got together and played like nothing had ever happened.
Tess, is just Tess. She is talking more and comes up the most interesting thing to say. I think she does things just to say them, because she thinks it’s so cool to talk. Last night she would stick her arm in my mouth, and then tell me “Dad don’t you put my are in your mouth” and the best in when it’s time for bed and we have family pray she quickly get up from pray and runs away, we always call after her and tell her it time for bed only to hear her say “just a minute” if we waited just a minute she would never come back.
I love my kids, each of them are so dear to me. I would never had 5 kids if it weren’t for Tammi, but I’m grateful for them all.
Well until next month, I love each of you and think of you often. It will be nice when we get together again. I can’t wait to hear the Steve has in store for us. I hope we all can make the arrangements and make the trip.
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