Sunday, March 31, 2024: Easter Sunday, 25th Anniversary of my mom's death, I rest at home, J brings me the sacrament, message to family

 

Tuxtla, Guiterrez

75th operating temple

Dedicated: 12 Mar 2000

By: James E. Faust

Book of Mormon

Jacob 1:1-8

Come Follow Me

Book of Mormon Easter Insights with Tyler Griffin

October General Conference

"Think Celestial" by President Russell M. Nelson

Happy Easter Morning. The greatest event in the history of the world happened on this day and I will be eternally grateful. 

Also, today is the 25th anniversary of the death of my mother. This is another reason for me to be so grateful for Easter morning.

I am staying home today from church which makes me sad. I watched Easter videos on YouTube while James was gone. As he came in the door after attending sacrament meeting, he said: "That was one of the best sacrament meetings I have ever attended."

Kathy Crane, Stefani and Alicia Hunsaker, and Tamara Applegate sang the song, "Consider the Lilies of the Field." The Primary children sang "Gethsemane" led by Krystal Flake and Abigail Jameson sang a song that James said was absolutely beautiful! 

Brother and Sister Gassaway spoke along with their grown daughter who is living with them with her kids. She recently went through a divorce. Here are some things he remembered from their talks:

"Love has the power to change everything in us." That was from Sister Gassaway's talk. Brother Gassaway spoke about The Last Supper. "We need to fill our lamps with the oil of love, testimony and service."

Their daughter told about rescuing a dying plant and never giving up on it. She compared this to the Savior and how he never gives up on us. "The Savior has and will do everything to save me and help me thrive."

New Callings today: Aubrey Harris as a counselor in the Primary. Ed Miller a Valiant 9 Primary teacher, and Jared Golly a counselor in the Sunday School presidency.

James asked the bishop if it would be all right if he administered the sacrament to me. He said it would. It is such a spiritual experience to take the sacrament in such a peaceful, quiet setting. I am so grateful.

James also fed me breakfast, lunch and dinner. We watched the Gospel Lessons channel on YouTube. It turned out to be a wonderful Sabbath day. I sent this to my kids, their spouses, except Ian, but including Ben and Adam:

"I just want to say how grateful I am for my Savior Jesus Christ. Because of His resurrection I know we will be resurrected also and I will see my lost loved ones again.

I am also grateful to all of you and the eternal relationship we have because of Jesus Christ and His gospel. 

Happy Easter!

Morgan Jones Pearson & Ardeth G. Kapp

I love Ardeth Kapp and will never forget the time I got to spend

with her on our Harry Potter Tour in England.