As I sit

see above... here I notice a lot of things that I like. Music, pictures and other interests seem to be there for the taking. Of course, if the technological advances were not available, I'd have to go OUTSIDE and brave the blustery day we are having. It's raining...something we have needed for so long. Here in California it has been a long fall/winter/spring....mostly spring type of year. I think I remember about 2 or 3 weeks of winter, though I'm not sure.

I also have noticed the awareness of my senses for the news and interests of other people. I tend to interject thought into some of the things they talk about. Sometimes, I get ignored and on other occassions, I get attention to the point of interaction. Either way, it gives me an opportunity to share my thoughts and feelings. Last night as I read the scriptures here on Facebook, I was humbled to realize the faith of the Nephites back at the time of the Book of Mormon. The Gadianton robbers were trying to overtake the Nephites and were repelled back time and time again. The Nephites had been advised to store up their goods and necessities to prepare for attacks from the robbers. They complied and also went to their knees and prayed. At the greatest moment of the ongoing attacks from the robbers, the Nephites took up their arms and surrounded the enemy from the front and the rear. Those who would not surrender were killed and they lost their leader. Some of the enemy found softness in their hearts and joined the Nephites. Those who didn't, continued to be inprisoned and left alone. They had many years of peace. They followed their Heavenly Father and their leaders. Mormon was the man that told this story and had many more battles and wars to the end of his days.
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Did you know that 170 years ago today, Joseph Smith organized the Relief Society?

Celebrating 170 Years of Relief Society | Mormon Channel

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Relief Society sisters throughout the world are invited to celebrate by participating in activities that will engage them in the work of Relief Society.

He made his choice and was able to provide the necessary skils to do the work that God asked him to do. I know in my life, when I am doing the goals and promises I made with Heavenly Father, that I can do most anything I challenge myself to do. I have noted of late that the struggles seem less heavy and the blessings more strong for me. I am truly grateful for how much trust and faith Heavenly Father has in me and given me to fulfill the promises I've made. To know that I am able to lose the necessary weight, and provide myself some spiritual respite is an amazing thing to me... God provides for those who help themselves.

I want all those who are struggling to know that I am praying for your family, child or friend that has passed, been injured or having ailments at this time. To be in touch with so many people provides me an opportunity to share how I feel and what I am trying to do in this life...Heavenly Father is the reason I do this, he and my family...The church is a good thing for me to share with my friends, family and acquaintances...