030824, Friday, Journal Entry

Vitals: Wt. 224.4

Journal Entry 

Jake has volunteered to come over and take care of Cathy while I go to the temple to substitute for another ordinance worker.

I'm Going to ride with Dennis Gauger. He and his wife, Katie, are new friends in our Ward. They are very nice and very supportive of us. Dennis recently became an Ordinance Worker and seems to be enjoying it a lot. I enjoy spending time with them.

Cathy is still in a lot of pain and I am beginning to worry that she might be more injured than we thought. Her xrays on Monday evening were "negative" but maybe further testing is indicated. She has swelling in her left hip but no bruising. Today is Friday and so normal medical resources will probably not be available until Monday. 

Come Follow Me 

2 Nephi 25:20 And now, my brethren, I have spoken plainly that ye cannot err. And as the Lord God liveth that brought Israel up out of the land of Egypt, and gave unto Moses power that he should heal the nations after they had been bitten by the poisonous serpents, if they would cast their eyes unto the serpent which he did raise up before them, and also gave him power that he should smite the rock and the water should come forth; yea, behold I say unto you, that as these things are true, and as the Lord God liveth, there is none other name given under heaven save it be this Jesus Christ, of which I have spoken, whereby man can be saved.

"The Lord had promised to heal all who were bitten by poisonous snakes if they would simply look upon [the brass serpent]. In holding up the doctrine of Christ before us, the Lord’s prophet is doing the same, “that he should heal the nations.” Whatever the bites or poison or struggles we experience in this mortal wilderness, let us not be as those who, anciently and presently, could have been healed but, sadly, “would not look … because they did not believe that it would heal them.” The Book of Mormon affirms: “Behold, … this is the way; and there is none other way nor name given under heaven whereby man can be saved in the kingdom of God. And now, behold, this is the doctrine of Christ.”

"Do You Know Why I as a Christian Believe in Christ?" By Elder Ahmad S. Corbitt Of the Seventy