Grateful Sunday

Tonight we watched Emma Smith, My Story. I thought it was an excellent movie, and even drew a few tears out of me at the end. It really made me think about all that her and Joseph went through. So much sorrow with all the children they lost. So much hatred against them from the mobs. It truly made everything I do on a day to day basis seem so easy. At the end I wondered if I would have been strong enough to withstand everything that they experienced. I would hope so, but it would have been trying to say the least.

This morning at noon we were all ready and since we don't have Church until 1:00 we had family scripture study to kill some time, and all took turns reading a verse in 3 Nephi. The special thing this time was that Tayler participated and read along with us. It was so neat to hear her read and she did such a good job. She asked for her "own" scriptures. I think we may take a little trip down to Distribution tomorrow to purchase some of her very own.

Last night was our Halloween Activity. It was a lot of fun and the trunk or treat was great. The weather was perfect so I think it was a success. The new Bishopric presented the members of the old Bishopric with a beautiful Simon Dewey picture. It was very humbling and so thoughtful. They are such an amazing group of men.

This morning I was released from being the Activity Chair person. I was kind of bummed because I was finally getting the hang of it and actually really enjoyed it. I also enjoyed working with Kathryn so much. She is just plain fabulous! I was called as the Beehive Advisor which I am equally excited about. The President and counselors in YW's are fabulous so it will be a great opportunity.

This past week I was able to hang out with my mom and little sister Julie before she heads to Kuwait for a year. It was a blast! That will be tomorrow's post.