Ok ok..... so I'm late. You know how I like to make a grand entrance.....In
the past 13 years much has happen to me. In so many ways I have changed from the evil person to an ok guy. Every day I learn more and maybe one day I'll be as good as my own parents and brothers and sister. All that comes from taking 20 years off in the game of life. My faith has grown a lot. Merrilyn found this thought for me, which I love so much and is very true. For this reason I've selected to to be my scripture of the month of Feb. It comes from ~LDS.org, gospel Index on Faith. " The Apostle Paul taught that "faith is the substance of things hope for, the evidence of things not seen" ( Hebrews 11:1 ) Alma made a similar statement: "If ye have faith ye hope for things which are not seen, which are true" ( Alma 32:21 ) Faith is a principle of action and power. Whenever we work toward a worthy goal, we exercise faith. We show our hope for something that yet we cannot see." We learn to cultivate hope the same way we learn to walk, one step at a time. As we study the scriptures, speak with our Heavenly Father daily, Commit to keep the commandments of God, and to pay a full tithing, we attain hope . The content of our Faith determines on what we hope for. I've seen the out come of having faith. By just having faith in something and If it is Gods will everything will be alright. Always.
March's News letter we all are going to take a ride on an airplane .... We will let that be enough for now.
Everyone here is fine. Jilliane is hard at work and school. And is doing very well with it. Merrilyn continues to be an inspiration to me. Man when I ask the Lord to send me a good strong person to help me because of my many weaknesses, He sent me the best person ever. She has been a great source of strength for me. Our 17 grandchild will be born in 2 months. She is a little baby girl, and already she loves pink. That's pretty good sense she is not here on earth yet. Her grandma will see to that.
Love always Dennis and Merrilyn
xoxoxooxox
Hello Family! - This is Merrilyn trying to "stay in touch" - Besides I need the practice being a obedient kid. ( Hee..Hee..! )
Anyway.... Guys, while I was preparing my Primary lesson today I was reminded about how much Christ loved the little children, in as much as he said to the disciples , "Suffer the little children to come unto me....." (Please read Mark 10:13-16.... It's so beautiful ) - I am reminded of the pure love of the Savior in regards to the "little ones". - Soooo... I am hoping that this scripture will inspire me to be much more loving and patient tomorrow when I teach my own class of "little darlings" - All kidding aside, I love being a Primary teacher! (Well... most of the time, anyway!)
As Den already mentioned, we are getting so excited for the upcoming birth of our newest little grand-daughter. I am making baby quilts and with the help of my daughters are planning a baby shower next weekend. - YEA! - I just love parties & babies!
We are also excited to have a nice day "every so often" so we can get outside in the yard to start Spring cleanup and get ready to get the garden in.
I love playing in the dirt and making things grow. Den is ever so patient with me and is always right by my side. Bless his heart! - I feel so lucky to have him in my life.
He keeps me focused, and helps to keep my feet on the ground.
We send you all our love and best wishes. Take care... BIG hugs!
Merrilyn, Den & Jilliane
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