The Book of Mormon

 I finished listening to/reading the Book of mormon yesterday, Sunday, May 23.  I had started it either in December or January.  

I loved and enjoyed it again.  I wish I knew how many times I've read it, but I know that every time I do read or listen, my testimony of the Book grows stronger.  A young 21 year old boy COULD NOT HAVE WRITTEN THAT BOOK.

All the names, places, situations, wars, travels, places, battles, advice, struggles, spiritual chapters, etc.  Jospeh was not capable of that.  Sometimes I wonder about things in the church, but this I DO KNOW:

THE BOOK OF MORMON IS TRUE.  

And, I am so grateful.

WATER, WATER, WATER

 

I just take it for granted.  I get it whenever I want, even if it's in a drought.  

I try to drink a lot of it every day.  

But, not everyone in the world is as fortunate as I.  I'm reading this book and it is just so eye opening about the struggles many people in the world have to just get water.

I'm so thankful for good, clean water....every day.

Thank you, Heavenly Father, for the blessing of water.

The Gospel of Jesus Christ

 Yesterday in Sacrament Meeting, I felt an overwhelming sense of JOY in being in church.  I realized as the deacons passed the Sacrament that all over the world, this sacred ritual was happening.  

We have had some dramatic and serious events in our ward the last two or three months, yet all the families involved were there, showing their love for Christ.  These families have to be hurting, yet their testimonies burned strong.  It was so inspiring to me because when things have gone wrong in my life, I haven't always been able to attend church or let the spirit of Christ help me.

But, I felt such great love for all the people in our ward.  Such good, good people.  Strong people.  Raising such righteous children.  I am inspired by them.

Sunday School was so inspiring and helpful and testimony building.

It was just a day of joy for me.

ANd, I am so very thankful!

Mother's Day Niceties

 

Cards from Sean and Lisa Fisher, Janessa Hadobas, Jeremy.  

Such incredibly nice sentiments inside also.

A text from Andrea Ivey, who should win mother of the decade:

Awwww, thank you Loni! You have been such a good friend and wonderful example to ME and my whole family!! 🥰 We are so thankful and relieved too. I hope you had an amazing Mother’s Day! Yesterday the kids all shared an example of someone kind in their life and they said, “Loni Hackworth - because she always says nice things about us and makes us feel good.” I loved that they thought of YOU!! You always see the good in everyone❤️

Thank you for your very sweet text this morning. It is just further evidence of the fact that you are always building people up. You are an incredible matriarch that lifts and strengthens and loves unconditionally. Thank you and I love you! From Lisa Fisher

Also, a delicious and very healthy meal was served to us by our wonderful grandchildren:

It was definitely one of the best Mother's Day.

And, I am so grateful.

A Circle of Friends....

 

Good friend, Loretta.  She makes everything fun and cheerful.

I love this lady, Sheryl.  I met her when we both were serving missions at the family history center.  She decorates every single month for a new holiday or theme.  May's theme was Egypt and mummies, so here is Sheryl's mummy costume.  She is a remarkable. lady.

Unfortunately, Loretta took the picture, so she is not in this pix, but here are the Gal Pals.  Lisa Sjogren, Loni (big and fat), Gigi Kern, Margie McMichael, and Pam ( Sheryl's Relief Society president).

I'm so thankful for these delightful and fun ladies.  Laughter and inspiration around every corner.

I can't forget my longtime friend, dear Dorothy Huntington:

Thank you, Heavenly Father, for dear friends.  That is such an incredible blessing.