We each are a bundle of gifted parts and retarded parts. I am gifted at knowing what I like in a home, but retarded in knowing how to create it. I'm struggling with that problem as we unpack boxes each day and decide where the contents should go. This house is lovely but organized quite differently from our old one. I struggle to figure out how to effectively organize things here in a way that is functional and looks good. I'll be so glad when this challenge is done, the place is a fine-tuned machine that works well and looks lovely. I hope I can figure out how to pull that off.
I taught my first sunday school class today. It was on the Atonement. I read the material I have on how to teach the youth with the new program that involves them lots more. We spent some time getting acquainted, then discussed what the Atonement actually was and what it should mean to us. I was surprised at how little the kids seemed to know about it. So I told them a story that was a kind of parable to explain the essence of Christ's gift. They listened and they got the message. I was so pleased that, for a few minutes, I had them. That is the joy of teaching. I wish I could experience that all the time.
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Granddaughter Rayne is modeling jewelry designed by friend
Debbie Mitchell. Her company is called, "Twisted Silver". |
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Layne reading the local paper in our informal eating space.
He's liking it. |
Tonight would normally be our extended family home evening. If we were home in California. Happily, the kids are continuing it. Today it is at Audrey and Cliff's house. Ben "face-timed" me and we were able to visit with all the kids, almost as if we were there. I so enjoyed it. I miss family in spite of loving it here. Face time is a miracle. I'm grateful to live at such a time as this.
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