Follow the Prophet

Happy Day 52

"According to the world's standards, following the prophet may be unpopular, politically incorrect or socially unacceptable.  But following the prophet is always right."

      Carol F. McConkie

               Watching Conference 

I'm so grateful for the gospel of Jesus Christ. I know we are led by a living prophet. He will not lead us astray. He will guide us safely home. 

"Follow the Prophet - in this there is safety and peace. "

Deep in the Heart

Happy Day 51

I am grateful for all my precious grandchildren. I carry them in my heart always . Their goodness, purity, love, light, strength, faith and innocence light my way through darkness. Truly they are all deep in my heart - those near and far away. 

I'm visiting the Mathisons this week. I love being where -

 "The Stars at Night are big and bright Deep in the Heart of Texas"!

Pumpkin Village

Happy Day 50

Papa and I had so much fun visiting the Dallas Arboretum with Francesca - pure magic!

The original home and 66 acres of land overlooking White Rock Lake were donated to SMU and later purchased by the city of Dallas. The home is Hacienda Style - we could move right in. 

Serving a Purpose Greater than One's Self

     Happy Day 49

Dave and I visited the George W. Bush Library - architecture by Robert A. H. Stern - very magnificent and inspiring. Dave couldn't resist purchasing a G.W. Bush Stetson. He looks mighty handsome y'all!

We respect Laura  and President George W. Bush for their service, faith, love and devotion for family, God and country.  We love the USA and pray we can be worthy of God 's blessings. 

Hope is the Thing with Feathers

Happy Day 49 

"Hope" is the thing with feathers

That perches in the soul 

And sings the tune without the words

And never stops at all. 

And  sweetest in the gale is heard

And sore must be the storm 

That could bash the little Bird

That kept so many warm. 

I've heard it in the chilliest land

And in the strangest Sea

Yet never in Extremity,

It asked a crumb of me. 

    Emily Dickinson

Mr. Sunshine

Looking Forward with Hope

Happy Day 48

I love this pioneer painting I bought in Park City nearly 20 years ago.  It reminds me to put one foot in front of the other, take one step at a time and look forward to the future with hope. 

President Uchdorf's talk- The Infinite Power of Hope - is a favorite. 

Cinderella Pumpkin

Happy Day 47

My dear friend, Cass  McNally, gave us this fabulous ceramic Cinderella Pumpkin many years ago. It has been a harbinger of autumn - such a treasure and symbol of a cherished friendship.