Urban Poly Princess

I love skating on Tuesday because it costs just 2.14!!! Last night after invading David's FHE which was the Passover Ryan conducted very nicely, I went to my supposedly "light" volleyball game they were playing with big baloons and a beach ball. They were NOT having a nice easy game. They were slamming. Susie brought all these sliced oranges. I eat a lot of oranges and avocados now. I was happy to see this although no one was taking any. She found me some sandwich bags. I filled 2 and took them with me. I wish I had a nice big ziplock bag BUT it was better than nothing and I just ate of bunch of them this morning. I decided to go skating since I stayed longer at work to try to finish some things and I hadn't gone yet and the volleyball game didn't look too friendly OR light!!!

The Fun Park closes at 9pm so I didn't have time to sit on the side with the chairs, carpet and wall. I lost my balance each time I skated through that side BUT I didn't fall and it is MORE than time for me to do that. As long as I go around the rink 3x I'm good. I may not be there very long but it is enough for me to improve at least a little. It was busy last night probably because of fhe. There were several families there.  Tonight will probably be crowded because of the $2 thing. I love that I'm getting better and I can't wait to skate the Riverwalk. I should start walking it now from my apartment so I can look at the trail to see how condusive it is to skating. I did Zumba this morning so I feel great!!!

I'm going to try to skate right after work QUICKLY so I can make it to our combined RS Easter musical fireside. Sister Kitchens is speaking to us. It's going to be nice to hear from her because I feel like we never get that chance.

I have a lot of used books I got from DI and Jensen's books. I need to keep building our collection even if we don't have our shelves which Mindie's dad hopefully builds. I am still waiting for an estimate from him. I think I'm going to call him today to follow up. Sharla my director told me Allan has a master's degree but it isn't in Library Science which is why they couldn't keep him. My friend Clay who is the Director of Admissions told me when I first started that Allan just used to sit around and watch television and that it was nice to have some who actually worked. That was nice of Clay but you can't really judge what other people are doing. I'm sure Clay couldn't observe him EVERY second and it's not like Clay was his supervisor.

Helaman 5
2 For as their laws and their governments were established by the voice of the people, and they who chose evil were more numerous than they who chose good, therefore they were ripening for destruction, for the laws had become corrupted.
4 And it came to pass that Nephi had become weary because of their iniquity; and he yielded up the judgment-seat, and took it upon him to preach the word of God all the remainder of his days, and his brother Lehi also, all the remainder of his days;

8 And now my sons, behold I have somewhat more to desire of you, which desire is, that ye may not do these things that ye may boast, but that ye may do these things to lay up for yourselves a treasure in heaven, yea, which is eternal, and which fadeth not away; yea, that ye may have that precious gift of eternal life, which we have reason to suppose hath been given to our fathers.

9 O remember, remember, my sons, the words which king Benjamin spake unto his people; yea, remember that there is no other way nor means whereby man can be saved, only through the atoning blood of Jesus Christ, who shall come; yea, remember that he cometh to redeem the world.
18 And it came to pass that Nephi and Lehi did preach unto the Lamanites with such great power and authority, for they had power and authority given unto them that they might speak, and they also had what they should speak given unto them—

19 Therefore they did speak unto the great astonishment of the Lamanites, to the convincing them, insomuch that there were eight thousand of the Lamanites who were in the land of Zarahemla and round about baptized unto repentance, and were convinced of the wickedness of the traditions of their fathers.
30 And it came to pass when they heard this voice, and beheld that it was not a voice of thunder, neither was it a voice of a great tumultuous noise, but behold, it was a still voice of perfect mildness, as if it had been a whisper, and it did pierce even to the very soul—
42 And it came to pass that they all did begin to cry unto the voice of him who had shaken the earth; yea, they did cry even until the cloud of darkness was dispersed.

43 And it came to pass that when they cast their eyes about, and saw that the cloud of darkness was dispersed from overshadowing them, behold, they saw that they were encircled about, yea every soul, by a pillar of fire.
44 And Nephi and Lehi were in the midst of them; yea, they were encircled about; yea, they were as if in the midst of a flaming fire, yet it did harm them not, neither did it take hold upon the walls of the prison; and they were filled with that joy which is unspeakable and full of glory.
45 And behold, the Holy Spirit of God did come down from heaven, and did enter into their hearts, and they were filled as if with fire, and they could speak forth marvelous words.
46 And it came to pass that there came a voice unto them, yea, a pleasant voice, as if it were a whisper, saying:
47 Peace, peace be unto you, because of your faith in my Well Beloved, who was from the foundation of the world.
48 And now, when they heard this they cast up their eyes as if to behold from whence the voice came; and behold, they saw the heavens open; and angels came down out of heaven and ministered unto them.
49 And there were about three hundred souls who saw and heard these things; and they were bidden to go forth and marvel not, neither should they doubt.
50 And it came to pass that they did go forth, and did minister unto the people, declaring throughout all the regions round about all the things which they had heard and seen, insomuch that the more part of the Lamanites were convinced of them, because of the greatness of the evidences which they had received.
51 And as many as were convinced did lay down their weapons of war, and also their hatred and the tradition of their fathers.
When I read this chapter this morning I thought how cool it would've been to have been Nephi and Lehi then. Their mission was extremely successful. They reactivated inactive members and even baptized 8,000 Lamanites. I would've been happy with Alma's 450 at the waters of Mormon. They are imprisoned BUT not touched and then a voice from the heavens testifies to the people. In addition to this angels come down and minister to the people. So touched by these miraculous events the Lamanites "lay down their weapons of war, hatred and traditions of their fathers." These events occur with about 300 people to witness. How amazing that must've been. And to think at the beginning the people are described as "ripening for destruction." I always talked about and read about what great missionaries Alma the younger, Ammon and the Sons of Mosiah were. I rarely read or reflect on Nephi and Lehi BUT 8,000 just from the Lamanites???!!! RECOGNIZE!!! How have I not been impressed by Helaman 5 before???!!! How incredible!!! They were so lucky to teach a people worthy to receive such great miracles. In verse 44 it talks about them being filled with that joy that is unspeakable and full of glory. Several times in conferences throughout the years leaders make the statement that only through marriage can the greatest joy be reached. So marriage brings joy GREATER than this that is unspeakable and full of glory???!!! AWESOME!!!

Welcome to Conference - President Thomas S. Monson
As we have prayerfully pondered the age at which young men may begin their missionary service, we have also given consideration to the age at which a young woman might serve. Today I am pleased to announce that able, worthy young women who have the desire to serve may be recommended for missionary service beginning at age 19, instead of age 21.


This was such a major development. I wish so much that my nieces would go on missions. Lei's twins are so excited to serve their missions. I love my nieces so much. I don't know how to help them realize how amazing their lives will be if they do this. My mission was such a blessing in my life. I would've loved to have gone when I was 19. Instead I had to wait until I was 21. Signing up for a mission is like signing up for blessings AND missionary work is the most fun you will ever have. There is nothing I love more. It was also the hardest thing I had ever done up to that point in my life BUT the blessings far outweigh the challenges.

I don't know how to reach people I hardly see. I don't specifically pray about my nieces. I'm going to make that a goal. I love reading about how my friends' twins are preparing for their missions and were just blessed with the money to do this. I can't help but wish my nieces had that desire too. I blame my brother BUT I want to help. I just don't know how. I do know how to find out however and it is more than time for me to do that. My nieces mean more to me than anyone else I might try to share the gospel with. I'm going to do this. Time for targeted prayers for my nieces too.