Dear Family,
Spring in South Texas has brought 70-80 degree warm and sunny weather early in the week to rain and 40-50 degree cold for the later part of week. It has been very dry in Corpus Christi so the rain is a very welcome change.
We have had the opportunity to cross paths with few more South Texans this week. I hope our visits have left them better, at least in some small way, than we found them. It is amazing how many problems people can get themselves into by not following the Lord's plan, but it just as amazing how living the Lord's commandments can dissolve the seemingly insurmountable problems. For instance, we see the delight of a new convert as she gains a greater understanding from studying the scriptures in the light of the restored gospel. A sister, who is grieving from the death of her husband, is finding comfort and peace in her heart. Another sister, who has been clean from alcohol and drugs for several months, enjoys the missionary visits and wants to be baptized, but struggles with lack of support from her family. Another sister is finding clear direction with light and peace in a world full of darkness and confusion as she is accepting Jesus Christ into her life. However we are convinced we are being blessed more than we are blessing others.
We are truly the history hungry hounds. Our recent edification comes from the study of ancient temples through some Hugh Nibley book and CDs. It appears that most all of the activities of civilization has root in the ancient temples. At the time of Abraham, the Egyptians, in their preoccupation with the afterlife, had virtually a complete working model of the temple and ceremonies, but lacked the priesthood. There is no substitute for the real thing.
Today we had Bishop Smith and family for dinner. Both Bishop and sister Smith have Idaho roots. Mom thoroughly enjoyed their daughter as they set the table and seasoned the pasta together. We miss our little grandbuddies.
Thanks for your calls.
Love y'all, Mom & Dad
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