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Little Women

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I saw Little Women the musical on stage for the first time tonight. My good friend Megan Smyth played the spectacular role of Amy March. It was fun to see her play the role. She’s a great pouter :o). I should have analyzed it more, but I felt really tired. I really enjoyed all the singing voices, some acting was better than others and I really tried to disconnect from what I knew from the movie with Winona Ryder, but it was hard. I did get attached to the main character Jo however and of course my dear Amy (Megan). Shara and I had a good time at the play and even got to meet Megan’s parents. This was the second time I had met her father.
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Faith, Walk The Talk

A Royal Priesthood & A Baby Blessing

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A Royal Priesthood

President Thomas S. Monson

“Ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light.” ~ 1 Peter 2:9

Such an appropriate talk for “a would be king” that I took extra care to capture how it applies to me. I have been called out of darkness to shine his light to the world. I must stand in holy places where light is present and to do that I strive to have the marks of he who bears the royal priesthood.

  • vision: I choose to act consciously. I set goals with the Spirit.
  • effort: I choose righteousness. I act in accordance with my goals.
  • faith: I have moments of testing and in those moments I hold to the rod.
  • virtue: “the way to avoid sin is to keep our thinking pure.” I watch my thoughts.
  • prayer: He strengthens me through my faith in prayer.

Blessing Baby Thomas

Today I was honored to stand in the circle of elders that blessed my dear friend Rachel’s baby. She is such a genuine person and the love that shines in her eyes for everyone will bless sweet Thomas’ life.

In moments like today I recommit inside to bear the marks of one who holds the Holy Priesthood of God. Truly the priesthood blesses all, the bearer and those whom he blesses. I am so very thankful for chances like these to remind me to stand a little taller and to serve a little more sincerely.

Thank you Rachel. Thank you Thomas!

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