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The picture below is about 30 years old!    Wayne, Julie, Josh, Emily and Missy Eckman!     Last night we did the Nativity scene with Wayne and Julie's grandchildren.  But in this picture it was them and their children!  Last night Spencer, their grandson, was wearing the same poncho that Julie had on 30 years ago -- he was a shepherd.  Julie said it is a poncho she brought home from her mission in Ecuador.  That is where Wayne and Julie originally met -- both on a mission in Ecuador 1975-1977. December 25, 2017 Doing Good     #Light the World SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY Matthew  5:16 "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven." QUOTE OF THE DAY Lorenzo Snow "We have been sent into the world to do good to others; and in doing good to others we do good to ourselves. We should alwa...

I love this picture of dear President Monson, when he was in better health!  We must all keep him in our prayers this Christmas season! This Message from President Monson Will Warm Your Heart, Snow or No Snow by LDS Living Staff  | Dec. 20, 2017 Makes You Think Mormon Life As winter approaches and the weather turns chilly, this experience President Monson had on a cold, winter night is sure to warm your heart and remind us of the meaning of Christlike service.  The opportunity to be a blessing in the life of another often comes unexpectedly. On one extremely cold Saturday night one winter, Sister Monson and I drove several miles to the mountain valley of Midway, Utah, where we have a home. The temperature that night was minus 24 degrees Fahrenheit, and we wanted to make certain all was well at our home there. We checked and found that it was fine, so we left to return to Salt Lake City. We barely made it the few miles to the highway be...

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2016 766. Today is the Prophet Joseph Smith's birthday! 212 years ago today he was born! I also reaffirm my testimony this year, 2017! This year, 2016, I reconfirm my testimony which has been shared 4 times now -- 2013, 2014, 2015, and now 2016. I have loved the Prophet Joseph Smith, and learning about him as long as I can consciously remember!   I was born of goodly parents who also loved him and taught me of him.  I love to read of his life and teachings.  I know that he is a true prophet!  This same entry was posted on his birthday since I started this post in 2013 (with alterations each year).  I hope you enjoy reading it!  (in 2014) I hope whoever reads this has a few minutes to ponder these testimonies about the Prophet Joseph Smith, whose birthday is today.  Part of these words were written last year on this day, and probably will again ne...