- We have to teach our children certain concepts hundreds of times before they learn them, and that is the same way that the Lord has to teach us.
- We are constantly teaching/sharing with others, we are ALWAYS an example to someone. (Yikes!)
- She talked about a wayward Young Woman she had in her ward years before who came back to visit years later as she was getting ready to leave on a mission. The girl said, "I know you didn't think I was listening, but I was."
- We never know when we touch someone's heart. They notice WHO we are.
- There are people in our lives who watch us, they see what we are and the light that shines from us as we live the gospel. Eventually they will want the same thing.
{My dad is on the left}
As I typed up these notes I was reminded of my dad's experience. He grew up in a staunchly Catholic family and attended Catholic school. After he graduated at age 17 he immediately joined the Army and was stationed in Naples, Italy. He worked with Generals other men of high rank on a daily basis, but was most impressed by a couple of young officers from Utah. He said he could tell by their "calm self-assurance" that they were more powerful than the Generals he was working with. These young men were returned missionaries who had the gift of the Holy Ghost and who possessed the power of the priesthood, and my dad watched them and was drawn to their light. He ended up asking them questions and being taught by them and by a set of missionaries serving in Italy. It didn't take long for him to accept the gospel because he "knew it was true".
{This is written on the back of that photo}
I find his story amazing in so many ways, and am so touched by the example of these two men (I don't have a photo of the three of them) and the way it changed my dad's life. He ended up going to BYU after leaving the army, then married my mom, and then had 5 children that he has raised in the gospel. He has never wavered in his beliefs and has a strong testimony of the truthfulness of the gospel.
**Thoughts??**
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I love this post on Father's Day!
What a grand post...and so perfect for Father's Day. Happy Father's Day, Jill's Dad.
That worked out rather perfectly to post on Father's Day!
I remember hearing that people are watching and your example is important when I was a young woman. I never really believed it. I do now.
I rejoice in every man, woman and child who lives their beliefs and influences others. And in those who are influenced by them. Think of the generations changed by those men!
What a beautiful story.
Thank you for sharing
I didn't know this about your dad—what a wonderful story! I love hearing conversion stories like this.
What a wonderful stkey, so glad you shared.
That sounds like an amazing talk. I know I always find it comforting to think of myself as a Child of God.
I had no idea your dad was a convert! This is such an amazing story and so perfect for father's day.
I had no idea that your dad was a convert! That's cool.
I hope I am a good example to people, and that I've showed them more about being a Mormon than the fact that I don't drink.
He looks just like Landon. And if he still has those sunglasses, I know a bunch of hipsters who would kill for them!
I'm so far behind in following the blogs and women I love to learn from...oh. dear.
I loved this story of your father and his testiment to obedience. It is strengthening and tender.
What a fine legacy.
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