Urban Poly Princess

Wasted???!!! Maybe.

Ether 12
21 And after the brother of Jared had beheld the finger of the Lord, because of the promise which the brother of Jared had obtained by faith, the Lord could not withhold anything from his sight; wherefore he showed him all things, for he could no longer be kept without the veil.
26 And when I had said this, the Lord spake unto me, saying:Fools mock, but they shall mourn; and my grace is sufficient for the meek, that they shall take no advantage of your weakness;
 27 And if men come unto me I will show unto them theirweakness. I give unto men weakness that they may be humble; and my grace is sufficient for all men that humble themselves before me; for if they humble themselves before me, and have faith in me, then will I make weak things become strong unto them.

I love these familiar verses. I love that they felt insecure about their writing. I did laundry, cleaned my bathroom and bedroom and napped in-between. I have an interview with bishop tomorrow at 9:50 so I guess a little before or after relief society. I ate veggies and fried an egg with some fried luncheon meat. I'm not hungry at least.

Last night George came over with some of his kids. I love them so much. Before George's ward was split the bishop told Nata he would pay for her mission. She worked 2 full time jobs, including one graveyard shift to pay for all her dental work. I am so proud of her. George's ward split and he had to meet with his new bishop who told George they can't afford to pay for her mission. Noe and Alisa agreed to pay $100 from each check which is enough to pay for her entire mission. Nata was crying.

I felt so bad for my niece. I love her so much and I am so happy she wants to serve. I fully intend to help support her on her mission. I used to hold so many events before to fundraise for things and I'm trying to figure something out. So many missionaries are going out now. I remember the Tennys fundraising for their daughter but I don't really remember anything else. So many missionaries are leaving now it almost feels like I shouldn't be doing anything like that. BUUUT I know this is my talent and I need to figure something out to do before she leaves. She has a stake president interview Tuesday and then her papers will be submitted. 

I am so proud of her. I love her so much. I want to hurry up and get my job so I can spoil her. I told her she is going to be the best-dressed sister missionary. I wanted to know if any of the kids were dressing up as princesses since I got my Snow White costume. This morning George told me over the phone when they went to the store Maria wanted to see where the princess costumes were. She is dressing up as Rapunzel. SWEET!!! I need to make her dress up and take pictures with my little sassy princess. I went with George and his kids to McDonalds last night. George told me Maria took him aside and wanted to know if he was going to take them out to eat. He told her no. She asked him a second time and she ended up staying home with Tati, Toa and Alisa.

I am so grateful my niece is going on her mission. It makes me feel ungrateful. I didn't have to pay to get my molars removed or for my physical before my mission. My dad not only paid off a big credit card bill I had but he also paid for my mission completely. I know there's something she'll gain from this as she's had to work to be able to go at all. George told us he cried when he went to see bishop. 

Rescue in Unity - Chi Hong (Sam) Wong
This rescue assignment needed everyone working together. At the crucial moment, it would take careful coordination to lower the man with palsy from the roof. The four people would have to work in unity and in harmony. There could not be any discord among the four. They would have to lower the man with palsy at the same pace. If someone released the rope faster than the other three, the man would fall out of his bed. He could not hold on by himself due to his weakened condition.
In order to assist the Savior, we have to work together in unity and in harmony. Everyone, every position, and every calling is important. We have to be united in our Lord Jesus Christ.
It is in verse 5: “When Jesus saw their faith” (emphasis added). I had not noticed this in the past—their faith. Our combined faith will also affect the well-being of others.

This is such a beautiful story that made me consider it so differently with the lens provided by Elder Wong. I like that he did that. It makes the story seem so real. I also like that he noticed THEIR faith. I've never noticed that either.