What's In This Blog

I created this blog for my journal. I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In this blog I keep many of the things I come across as a member of the church. I also share my experiences on the ACE Train and getting to work, my experiences in Manteca where we have lived for three years, and other things I think are noticeable.

Sunday, August 31, 2014

Elisha and Naaman

https://www.lds.org/media-library/video/2011-03-074-naaman-and-elisha?category=old-testament/joshua-song-of-solomon&&lang=eng&order=chronological

The story of Elisha and Naaman is fascinating.  Elisha became the prophet after the ascension of Elijah.  He took up his mantle, and in every way was a prophet.  He did miracles similar to many of Elijah.  He stopped the Jordan River and blessed a widow (but in a bit different way.) 
Naaman was a Syrian centurion.  A great man in battle, he also had leprosy.  A young Jewish woman, his servant who had been taken prisoner, remembered to tell him about the prophet who could heal him.  And so arrangements were made for him to visit Elisha.  But Elisha did not come out to him, but sent a servant with the message, wash in the River Jordan Ten Times.  The prophet asked for exacting obedience.  Naaman was able to humble himself, and give this obedience. 
Went to missionary farewell talk of Maddy Banks.  She talked of this in her talk today.  She said that in serving a mission, her goal is to be exactly obedient.  That going on a mission would not be worthwhile without exacting obedience. 
That is what President Monson says in this short conference excerpt.  Blessing come from obedience.
https://www.lds.org/prophets-and-apostles/unto-all-the-world/obedience-brings-blessings?lang=eng

Calebs Recent Pictures: Baptism!!

Chrystal
Caleb has been very busy.  As zone leaders he often spends days away from home doing exchanges with other missionaries; but they always have time to work in their own area as well.

Caleb's Caption: An investigator decided to pile his dogs on me

Saturday, August 30, 2014

Manteca Stake Broadway Review

http://billywardlefamily.blogspot.com/2013/09/uploaded-videos-playlist_31.html
Last Year


If you like Broadway musicals, or just good music, I would like to invite you to come hear myself, and many other more talented people from our stake sing.  Christine Papworth puts the show together and always does an excellent job.  We are singing a group number from Les Miserable, and there are going to be individual numbers from a wide ranch of productions. 

Photo Essay of Elliott: Caleb's visit summer 2013, and Summer Visit 2014

2013 visit, Caleb went to say goodbye before his mission


With family looking back at San Francisco


At the batteries


With Miranda (They came so Miranda could say goodbye before her mission)

With Grandma Wardle
Hair cut time



At the Beach



With his dad

Miranda: Before Her Mission Pictures

Natalia took some pictures of Miranda while she was here for Miranda going through th tempole for the first time (Sacramento).  Miranda had asked her to do a portfolio.  These are still unedited pictures.









Sebi (Grandson): Summer Pictures



The Batteries above Rodeo Beach


Big shipped that just passed under the Bridge


Sebi came with Mark and Lizzy this summer to spend a few days.  We went to San Francisco, and found it too crowded.  We went North of the Bay for a picnic.  We also had a day at the beach and the Boardwalk in Santa Cruz. 
Boardwalk

Tony: Summer Pictures, Beach, Seattle, and More

At home


At Mrs. Beck's Farm

Calaveras Big Trees with Miranda


Seattle

With Friends in the Back Yard

Craters of the Moon


Seattle

Bubble Gum Wall

Calaveras
Mrs Beck's farm
With nephews: Oli, Elliott, Sebi

San Francisco Batteries

First day of school

Kick back; Tony's favorite game