062624, Wednesday, Journal Entry

 Vitals: weight 225.9, CGM 123, GMI 6.8%

Book of Mormon Review Reading: The Record of Zeniff—An account of his people, from the time they left the land of Zarahemla until the time that they were delivered out of the hands of the Lamanites. Comprising Mosiah chapters 9 through 22.

 Mosiah 16

Journal Entry 

I was in more pain yesterday than the previous day... Not sure why but I went to bed early and slept pretty well last night. My pain level seems better today so far. I think I need to get more exercise. 

Cathy has been consistently working on the front garden and her work is reaping dividends. In person, our garden looks even better than this photo depicts. She enjoys having a nice garden and works hard to make it happen.

It's been six days since my surgery and I'm experiencing far less pain today than yesterday. I thinking walking and stair climbing are activities I should resume. Cathy urges caution so I will tell her I'll be careful while walking and climbing stairs 😜.

Come Follow Me 

Alma 13: 28 But that ye would humble yourselves before the Lord, and call on his holy name, and watch and pray continually, that ye may not be tempted above that which ye can bear, and thus be led by the Holy Spirit, becoming humble, meek, submissive, patient, full of love and all long-suffering;

"I once owned a pen that I loved to use during my career as an airline captain. By simply turning the shaft, I could choose one of four colors. The pen did not complain when I wanted to use red ink instead of blue. It did not say to me, “I would rather not write after 10:00 p.m., in heavy fog, or at high altitudes.” The pen did not say, “Use me only for important documents, not for the daily mundane tasks.” With greatest reliability it performed every task I needed, no matter how important or insignificant. It was always ready to serve.

In a similar way we are tools in the hands of God. When our heart is in the right place, we do not complain that our assigned task is unworthy of our abilities. We gladly serve wherever we are asked. When we do this, the Lord can use us in ways beyond our understanding to accomplish His work."

President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Second Counselor in the First Presidency, October 2010

"The Christlike quality of meekness often is misunderstood in our contemporary world. Meekness is strong, not weak; active, not passive; courageous, not timid; restrained, not excessive; modest, not self-aggrandizing; and gracious, not brash. A meek person is not easily provoked, pretentious, or overbearing and readily acknowledges the accomplishments of others."

Elder David A. Bednar, April 2018