Here is a link to a slide show about Sunday night mourning for President Hinckley

http//www.deseretnews.com/photo/sslide/detail/1,5498,37,00.html

From my daughter Julie's blog. Thank you for standing a little taller, being a little better . . . . . and taking the time to share your feelings about our Prophet. Hope you don't mind me sharing.

From my daughter Julie's blog. Thank you for standing a little taller, being a little better . . . . . and taking the time to share your feelings about our Prophet. Hope you don't mind me sharing.

President Gordon B. Hinckley

Stand a little taller, be a little better, look to God and live.
2 Timothy 4:6-7
6. For I am now ready to be offered. And the time of my departure is at hand.
7. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.
8. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord the Righteous judge shall give me at that day. And not to me only, but unto all them also that love His appearing.

Enos 1:27
And I soon go to the place of my rest, which is with my Redeemer; for I know that in Him I shall rest. And I rejoice in the day when my mortal shall put on immortality, and shall stand before Him; then shall I see His face with pleasure, and He will say unto me; Come unto me, ye blessed, there is a place prepared for you in the mansions of my Father. Amen

Tonight I got a phone call from my sister Amber informing me that our Prophet, President Gordon B. Hinckley passed away of old age. Although he was 97 years old, it broke my heart. I guess I just figured he would always be here. My heart is broken and I will miss him so much. Even though I didn't know him personally, I felt like I did. I know I am not alone in this. He was so loved. And he loved all of us so much. "I have a confession to make...I love you." He said that in one of his addresses. I love that. He had the most amazing personality and brought people from all over the world together. He loved people of all Faiths. He was such an example to me of love. He was compassionate about people. I will miss him. His passing is a sweet thing. He is reuniting with his wife. I am so thankful for my testimony of God's Plan. What a wonderful plan it is. We get to come to this earth, make choices, love, learn and progress. But then it doesn't end there. After this life the progression is not over....the love is not over, its more intense and can last forever. I love my prophet and I am happy for him and where he is now. I hope we can all remember the things he has taught us about how to live our lives. He loved this Gospel. He loved our Savior and our loving Father in Heaven. He said it so simply. Stand a little taller, be a little better, look to God and live.

Posted by Julie at 7:52 PM

Starting a Missionary Miracle Log

Just thought I would write a little about our mission. Whenever our missionaries talk to us they end with “Can I do anything for you?” Sometimes they are sorry they asked because I always have something for them to do if I am at work. Well, I have started saying, “Find me a miracle and then report back.” Now I am saying “Assist the Lord in creating a miracle and then report back.”

Since we are not out meeting people and creating our own missionary miracles I want some stories from them to put in our monthly mission paper, the “Banner.” I also want some to share with others and on my blog.

So last night one of my favorite Elders called all excited to tell me his miracle for the day. Remember these miracles are just small but very important. Well, they had been teaching a 75 yr old lady and it was progressing along and she has been very positive. Today they taught her about the Word of Wisdom which they thought could be a problem because she smoked a pipe, drank alcohol, and at the time of the lesson she was drinking a cup of coffee. They had her repeat back what they had taught and she fully understood. She went out to the kitchen and dumped her coffee into the sink, and committed to stop smoking and drinking. Their prayers of guidance on what to say and understanding and acceptance from their investigator had been answered. The spirit was so strong while they were teaching. They called me as soon as they left their appointment and they certainly were on a spiritual high. We sure love this work.

I am going to commit to them that when they call me with their miracles, I will take dictation and write it down for them. That is the least I can do. I love these missionaries and am very thankful for the opportunity to serve them and support them. I thank my Heavenly Father everyday for the chance to be here with them and with my eternal company, Elder Gary D Peterson. We are having a delightful and faith promoting experience together.

Check out David Archulett, our friend from Murray on American Idol.
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Amber - (others may also) look at this. Here is a link.
http://www.photoshow.com/watch/GY3Pc2MV

Hey everybody, the medical world here in Denmark can't find anything wrong with me so I guess I will come home perfect.  That is after I lose my 10# of Danish pastry, pork, and cream desserts.  

April is the month and we are not sure of the day as we are flying standby.  Don't want to think about that but we have to.  No one has been called to take our place.  A little scary and they say the mission can't run without the office couple. 

So do you know anyone who wants a neat experience.  They don't need Danish (we are getting desperate) but need to be real neat, sense of humor (like Dads) entertaining, love missionaries and will be a good grandma to them (can't compete with mission mother) and the list could go on and on.  So please pass the word around or we may be here for a long time.

Take a look at these picture on You Tube. This is our fireworks display that went on for hours.
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Hey, where is everyone. No comments on all my blogs. Did you like the fireworks? Anything else? Are you out there? Love Mom

We had a great time at Hans and Lis Andersons' home on New Years Day.  They sold their large  house when their children were grown and bought this small apartment and a summer home out in the country.  The apartment was nice however they have decided that it is too small so they now are looking for another place.  They are very strong members leaders here and both grew up in the Church.   He is on the High Council and she is in the Relief Society Presidency.  Up until recently she was running the Denmark Church Distribution Center which is on the third level above our ward.  They invited us for lunch ended up spending 5 hours with them.  This is what we did. 

When we came in she had the coffee table set for a typical after the holiday Danske frokost or smorbrod lunch.  We started out with  smaller plate on top where we put fish open face sandwiches.  You put several kinds of fish on heavy rye bread cut in quarters.  Also had a bowl of baby shrimp over a cream salad.  When finished with the fish that plate was taken away because fish doesn't mix with the other food.  Then there was cold slices of beef, pork and ham.  Along with that was different kinds of salads and sauces from a deli.   We were able to try a large variety of different tasty items on rye or white bread, eaten with a fork and knife.  You don't pick up the sandwich here.  We visited for a while and then she brought out a plate of different cheeses, grapes and crackers.  Most of the cheese were very light and one was exceptionally good with jam on a cracker. 

More visiting and getting acquainted and then after 4 hours I told them that we probably had outstayed our welcome.  They insisted that we try some of their left over home made choclate mousse from their New Years Eve party.   Of course we couldn't resist. So we stayed a little longer.  Finally, I told them we better go or they would have to put up a bed for us.  We were sitting on their bed/couch.  So we had a prayer and went home to spend the rest of New Years day enjoying our surroundings.  

 

We had a wonderful time and really enjoyed getting to know them better.  Thank you Hans and Lis Andersen for a memorable afternoon.  We love you and cherish your friendship.

Sorry this has taken me so long to get posted. It wouldn't download. But here it is. We had 14 Elders watching a video in the 3rd apartment that the church is trying to sell. Four Sisters were in our apartment. This was after we had been to dinner at Jytte's. We went up to the 6 floor of our apartment building to the patio at 10 to check things out. We over look the lake below and the other 3 lakes down north. The fireworks were going pretty good. Then we came back up for games and food. At 11:30 we went back up and this is what we saw. They say this wasn't as spatcular as last year as they limited the amount of explosive powder this year that could be in the fireworks. Individuals are lighting them. You buy a box and it has a number of fireworks and you only light it once and then sit back and watch. Of course, we were not allowed to touch fireworks, but we sure enjoyed them.

To see Christina and Sabiastians' wedding video go to bottom of this blog.

Here is my advent candle wreath I am retiring here in Demark and bringing it forth next year in Utah. Thanks to Christine, I was able to make it this year as she brought me the wreath. This has been fun to have. Good by to 2007 and hello to a new adventure in 2008.

Elder Peterson instructing 9 new missionaries on how to take care of cars, apartments, money etc. Isn't he hansome. I love that Elder, the older one.










They just got off the plane. I hope they remember everything. Can you see the pictures on the board. This is our going home board. Do you see us? We are in April.














I think he told them one of his jokes. Elder Peterson looks like he is the President but he is not. We use President Olauson's office because it is bigger.

Too inspirational not to share.....

A remarkable phone call from a 12-yr old boy to Houston radio

station KSBJ FM 89.3. So profound, the station has it posted on their

website.

Click below to listen to it. It's short.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=zCdZwitrNoY