Celestial Heir: An Opposition In All Things

Celestial Heir: An Opposition In All Things

New Beginnings: The Value of Life

I haven't been blogging faithfully as I should. Things have been really rough, especially for my dear husband Moa. He's the best thing that has happened to me. It's always a rude awaking to find out that a loved one is sick. No matter what you do or say, it can't relieve the pain they are feeling. Since Moa and I have been married, he's suffer from arthritis. Some years are worst than others but we've been able to cope. This year, he spent 7 days in the hospital. After running extensive tests, they found out he had kidney stones. He's undergone the first of two surgeries to remove these kidney stones. His recovery has been challenging. And even when his pain is unbearable and he can't sit up because his knees are inflamed. He's still wearing a smile and asking me how my day was. I can't imagine the pain he's going through. When I see that smile, all my worries melt away.

With start of this new year, we need to reevaluate our lives. How's our relationship with our loved ones? Most importantly, How's our relationship with our Heavenly Father? Mines still needs some work. We've been given this scared gift to prove our selves worthy. The value of life is priceless. We have it only for a limited time so take advantage of it. Greatness happens when we are willing to work and endure. I pray I can be as courageous as my husband some day.

When hope isn't enough

We had our weekly FHE with the Lolohea family today. Mumu gave the lesson on faith and listening the prompting of the Spirit. She shared the story of Alma. Alma was called to serve the Mulekites. There was a wicked priest named Amulon who led these people astray. Through the power of the Spirit and faith Alma was able to teach and baptize these people.

I was quickly reminded of my mission in Peru. Like Alma, we were sent to an area called Tullomayo in Cusco. The missionaries in that area would joke that people in Cusco were as "cold" as the weather. We had many people snare at us and slam their doors. The work wasn't as easy. We'd hope that these people would want to listen. We had the truth but hoping wasn't enough. We had to exercise our faith and listen to spirit. This wasn't OUR work it was the Lord's. We weren't able to convert villages like Alma did, we would preach to many, but only a few were able to enter the waters of baptism.

When hope isn't enough, we have to hold on to our faith and press forward. I loved Mumu's lesson. Have a great week everyone!