Sorry I’m late! Went to see Project Hail Mary for the second time tonight! Amaze Amaze Amaze! Bruiser was missing me something fierce. The moment I walked in the house he was scratching on the glass for me. And he still had food so it wasn’t that.
I love this stray cat!!
I have learned that compensatory blessings are not God pretending the loss did not matter. They are God proving He still knows how to bless the brokenhearted.
Not every loss is undone in this life. Not every prayer is answered the way I hoped. But I have seen the Lord make room for peace, strength, people, moments, and mercies I never could have created on my own.
That does not erase the pain.
It does remind me that He has not left me alone in it.
That is part of what makes Him so good. He does not mock grief with cheap replacements. He meets us in the middle of it and gives what only He can give.
@HughEverett@alvinfoo I agree, but the difficulty here is that the generation of people who remember what it’s like living in freedom & modernity have mostly died off. Most Iranians now have little real conception of true freedom, how to obtain and maintain it.
@babybeginner I wonder if Bruiser thinks he’s playing with you, now that he’s so relaxed in your company.His little scratchy-swipes might be his way of rough-housing like a kitty who is having fun with his mama. I love following his sweet story🐾🐾❤️
Do not the let adorable face fool you! This morning Bruiser swiped at me three times, tried to bite me, then followed me and rubbed against my leg for more petting, then jump swiped at me! Thank goodness for the pink gloves of petting!!!
Bruiser is still Bruiser.
After going viral for talking about how the @BYU basketball team doesn't practice on Sundays, @byuwbb star @DelaneyGibb shares what it means to honor her faith in God this morning on @foxandfriends w/ @CarlyShimkus.
“It’s super cool being able to play for a university like BYU because I am able to represent something greater than myself - my Savior Jesus Christ - and being able to take Sundays off and use it as a day of worship and a day to re-center and re-focus my life on Christ is super special.”
I literally cried during the solemn assembly today.. I was In no way prepared to cry over it. It just came on all of the sudden.
The spirit witnessed to me that Dallin H Oaks was called of God.
I love General Conference weekend, but it is also hard for me. For eight years, I have watched it alone. My family is not in the Church, though they support me. This year, with half my family in Japan, I feel that even more.
Conference brings me closer to God, the gospel, and my faith, while also making me feel the distance from my family more deeply. That nearness to the divine reminds me of my eternal purpose and of how much I love and miss them.
Still, I know I am not alone. Jesus Christ fills that space with His love and strength. I know it deeply. He is my Savior, and yours too.
I am here. You are here. and He is always Here. 👇🙏
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@FiredUpCoug I’m so missing dear Elder Holland, especially on Conference weekend.He was a singular figure in our church. I’ve shed a few tears today over his absence.
New LDS Primary Presidency announced. President Rosemary Chibota (center). What a joy to sustain these exceptional women in leading the children and families of our church!❤️
Want to get to know President Dallin H Oaks better? Here is 23 hours of his talks, starting in 1984.
I’m about 3 hours in so far and this has been such a spiritual journey for me.
I invite you to get to know our prophet a little better and share your thoughts.
youtu.be/yG84EK0Q6X4
@DeadBug15 Oops, I meant “extended” family😄. I found Utah a beautiful but lonely place to live because of this. We live on the east coast and our ward/stake is very friendly and feels like a real church family.
@DeadBug15 I love Utah-the people there are very kind. But your experience is similar to many friends of mine.I really think it’s because so many there have expended family they spend time with.They’re just not hungry for friends because their social needs are being met
I’ve lived in my current ward for 6.5 years and feel like I wouldn’t miss it if I moved away tomorrow. I participate in the activities we have, and I’m active in my calling, but do others (esp men) feel this same way? Almost zero emotional connection to the ward?