Grandma Mattie

Sunday, May 30, 2010

Sabbath Day Thoughts


Touching the Hand of God, Amazing feeling in Sacrament Meeting today. . .


Today our ward had the fifth Sunday, and the talks in sacrament meeting were parents of missionaries in the field. I was so uplifted, yet at the same time drained by the sweetness of the Spirit along with the emotions felt.

Talk after talked reminded me so much of the experiences my own missionaries had on their missions, and the letters received from them, were so like what was said in our meeting today.

I am forever grateful for the missionaries who came to my door to share the message and ask me if they could come back to teach me about the Church. I recall going to Temple Square the months prior to their coming to Garden Grove, California to bring me the message of truth that changed my life and those of my children and family.

It was no insignificant event. It opened so many doors and windows of understanding. I had no idea how my life would change over the many years since that miraculous event of becoming a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I must say this, that the missionaries who served at that time, were sent by inspiration. It came at a time that I was searching for truth, and wanted to embrace it for the rest of my life. How fortunate too, that my children have all followed suit;are strong and faithful. I am so blessed with my posterity. Five of the eight have served as missionaries.

My heart aches to have the opportunity to serve a mission with a worthy companion. I know not what the Lord has in store for me nor when to be able to go and serve as a missionary.

Saturday, May 29, 2010

Random Shots of Ohio Trip --


I even took some time to make homemade Tamales, (by popular demand). Michael was in heaven. Joanna actually tried one and love it...her neighbor's literally ate them up. He was a chef and said "Those were the BEST tamales he had ever eaten." Must be the heritage food. Definitely. I was glad Joanna helped make them and liked them too.

James and his pet lizard...I chose not to pet it. It slept in the same room I did. That was plenty close and enough for me, thank you.

Austin at play at the Children's playground at the Zoo.


James & Austin, take a few rare moments to play quietly with the new iPad.


James having a great day at the Zoo with Grandma...

Grandma at the Cincinnati Zoo. James took this photo...great shot!


"Sweet Baby" James and brother, Austin

Michael & Joanna


Michael & Kevin talking "shop.."

Kevin & DeNiel, Joanna's parents.

Friday, May 21, 2010

History I Never Imagine Existed







I came across this Art Deco site. I reminds me of my brother, David. He painted this style and did a lot of freelance art work in this mode. It reminds me one of his 1938 Packard paintings which may hang in the Carl Karcher's corporate office in Anaheim, California.

He loved the vintage art. Thank you, David for sharing your talents with the world. May you rest in peace David, as your memory lives on...

Monday, May 17, 2010

Another Blast From the Past



This is a picture that was taken in December 1970. I had either forgotten it existed or made aware of its existence recently. A friend in our old BYU 87th Ward took it. He sent it to me today.

Hank and Tanise. Tanise is wearing a magenta colored top and Hank had an orange, light orange plaid shirt.

Sunday, May 9, 2010

Origin of Mother's Day~


You will like this historical sketch of when Mother's Day was started.

http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/36969170/ns/today-mothers_day_guide?Gt1=43001/from/ET

click on this site, it is an interesting story of how Mother's Day began.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!

Sunday, May 2, 2010

Céline joue le Canon de Pachelbel à la harpe



Please take a few minutes to enjoy listening to this Celestial music!

It is not only uplifting but, inspirational.

Saturday, May 1, 2010

A Testimony of a Second Witness of Jesus Christ




Church History Gems


Priority of the Book of Mormon

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT

"A . . . powerful testimony to the importance of the Book of Mormon is to note where the Lord placed its comings forth in the timetable of the unfolding Restoration. The only thing that preceded it was the First Vision. In that marvelous manifestation, the Prophet Joseph Smith learned the true nature of God and that God had a work for him to do. The coming forth of the Book of Mormon was the next thing to follow."Think of that in terms of what it implies.



The coming forth of the Book of Mormon preceded the restoration of the priesthood. It was published just a few days before the Church was organized. The Saints were given the Book of Mormon to read before they were given the revelations outlining such great doctrines as the three degrees of glory, celestial marriage, or work for the dead. It came before priesthood quorums and Church organization. Doesn't this tell us something about how the Lord views this sacred work?"

Ezra Taft Benson, "The Book of Mormon—Keystone of Our Religion," Ensign, Nov. 1986, 4

Topics: Book of Mormon