The bend of the river will be very lonely each summer without over six hundred performers, hundreds of stagehands, tech workers, etc., and thousands of spectators to keep it company. Since 1976, The City of Joseph pageant has been performed in Nauvoo, Illinois, and after 28 years and 196 performances, it will be no more. My parents were there to see the first run, and my family was there to see the final one. The man who originated it was my mom's bishop.
We would always go up and see the dress rehearsal. It was less crowded and just as good. It would have been nice if they would have waited two more years. It could have been given a 30-year run. Oh well, such is life.
I had always thought it would be neat to be in it. As a matter of fact, my sister and I thought it would be neat to be in it, but found that they take families first, and our folks probably couldn't get the (at least) month or so off to practice, so we never did. But it still would have been neat. I did get to meet one of the original cast members, though. In one scene, there's a girl named Amy and at my very first Enrichment meeting, she came to speak on the life of Emma Smith. That was neat. Almost as neat as having an LDS author as a seminary teacher (Becky Paget, author of The Belle of Nauvoo and Romancing the Nephites). ^_^
On another note, a sad one, we've lost another Apostle. David B. Haight died early this morning. My condolences go out to the family of the once oldest living apostle (97!).
Saturday, July 31, 2004
Thursday, July 22, 2004
Called Home
Elder Neal A. Maxwell passed away after a battle with leukemia. Here's some information from the church website:
http://www.lds.org/newsroom/showrelease/0,15503,3881-1-19712,00.html
http://www.lds.org/newsroom/showrelease/0,15503,3881-1-19712,00.html
Monday, July 19, 2004
Apologetics: So there!
It's not often that I read apologetics, but recently, I have found some good ones.
What? You've never heard of apologetics? Well, neither had I until a month or so ago. Let me put it this way: It's a way of saying, "So there!" Basically, people do research on topics that people may have questions on, like where we get the idea of baptism for the dead, and answer them. FAIRLDS is a good place to start. Jeff Lindsay posts ap's on his blog, but also has a website for them as well.
Yes, LDS.org and Mormon.org (see links) are good places for beginning investigators to see what we believe, but for those who are hard core enthiusiasts, these sites are probably good places to search as well.
What? You've never heard of apologetics? Well, neither had I until a month or so ago. Let me put it this way: It's a way of saying, "So there!" Basically, people do research on topics that people may have questions on, like where we get the idea of baptism for the dead, and answer them. FAIRLDS is a good place to start. Jeff Lindsay posts ap's on his blog, but also has a website for them as well.
Yes, LDS.org and Mormon.org (see links) are good places for beginning investigators to see what we believe, but for those who are hard core enthiusiasts, these sites are probably good places to search as well.
Called Home
My mom's friend's mother passed away about 3:15 Saturday morning. My siblings and I called her Auntie Ree. Her daughter was like another sister to my mother, and we consider her our aunt.
I thought her funeral was tomorrow, but it turned out that it was today! I thought only the viewing was today. I called my mom and left a message on her machine apologizing for not making it. I was sure she told me that the funeral was tomorrow... I wasn't able to get a hold of her (her cell was off), so I checked the obits of the local newspaper online, and there it was. Drat!
She was married to her husband for almost 50 years. Here's an excerpt from her obit: "...loving sister-in-law, 'Auntie Ree' to her nieces and nephews and all who adopted her; a mother to Madeline N. of C*********, Sandra P. of St. J***** and Colleen B. of St. L**** C*****.
She worked many years as an election judge and gave joy and happiness to all who have known her. She lived fully and bravely through overwhelming trials and seven decades. Her humor, love and friendship will be missed by all."
God be with you 'til we meet again, Auntie Ree.
I thought her funeral was tomorrow, but it turned out that it was today! I thought only the viewing was today. I called my mom and left a message on her machine apologizing for not making it. I was sure she told me that the funeral was tomorrow... I wasn't able to get a hold of her (her cell was off), so I checked the obits of the local newspaper online, and there it was. Drat!
She was married to her husband for almost 50 years. Here's an excerpt from her obit: "...loving sister-in-law, 'Auntie Ree' to her nieces and nephews and all who adopted her; a mother to Madeline N. of C*********, Sandra P. of St. J***** and Colleen B. of St. L**** C*****.
She worked many years as an election judge and gave joy and happiness to all who have known her. She lived fully and bravely through overwhelming trials and seven decades. Her humor, love and friendship will be missed by all."
God be with you 'til we meet again, Auntie Ree.
Saturday, July 17, 2004
I've been linked!
I have a new link in the sidebar to a website that started a week or so
ago. And guess who has their link on the site. Yep, me!
The webmaster posted in the LDS section of Beliefnet looking for
pro-LDS stories and testimonies. Just on a lark, I posted a bit about
me and a few experiences I have had in my life. It's neat to see your
name and story on a website other than your own or a friends' or family
members'. He put up a link to my blog, along with that of another guy
that I frequently read. (He's in my links, too.) I'm pretty excited.
ago. And guess who has their link on the site. Yep, me!
The webmaster posted in the LDS section of Beliefnet looking for
pro-LDS stories and testimonies. Just on a lark, I posted a bit about
me and a few experiences I have had in my life. It's neat to see your
name and story on a website other than your own or a friends' or family
members'. He put up a link to my blog, along with that of another guy
that I frequently read. (He's in my links, too.) I'm pretty excited.
Tuesday, July 06, 2004
A Little LDS Humor
I figured it was about time to put a bit o'humor into this blog o'mine. Here's some for ya:
How many Mormons does it take to screw in a lightbulb?
Would you believe, at least ten? One to conduct, one to play the piano, one to lead the singing, one to give the opening prayer, one to bring the lightbulb, one to bring the chair, one to give a thought on changing lightbulbs, one to do the job, one to give the closing prayer, and one to bring refreshments.
If you've ever been to a party and spiked the punch with Mountain Dew, you might be LDS.
If at a wedding, the bride's not pregnant, but her mother is, you might be LDS.
If most of your tupperware has your last name written on it on a piece of tape, you might be LDS.
Some more humor can be found at this website. Have fun!
How many Mormons does it take to screw in a lightbulb?
Would you believe, at least ten? One to conduct, one to play the piano, one to lead the singing, one to give the opening prayer, one to bring the lightbulb, one to bring the chair, one to give a thought on changing lightbulbs, one to do the job, one to give the closing prayer, and one to bring refreshments.
If you've ever been to a party and spiked the punch with Mountain Dew, you might be LDS.
If at a wedding, the bride's not pregnant, but her mother is, you might be LDS.
If most of your tupperware has your last name written on it on a piece of tape, you might be LDS.
Some more humor can be found at this website. Have fun!
Sunday, June 27, 2004
160 years...
Today is the sexticentennial (is this a real word?) of the deaths of Joseph Smith and his Brother Hyrum. One hundred and sixty years ago today was the day that Hyrum, being shot first, exclaimed, "I am a dead man!" and Joseph, jumping out of the window to lead the mob away from the others, said simply, "O Lord, my God!".
I have always been grateful for what he has done in bringing back to earth the greatest gift known to man, second only to the life of Christ and His death and resurrection so that all may live again. I am grateful to Joseph Smith for being curious enough to ask sincerely what he should do in that grove of trees so long ago.
Our stake youth went to youth conference in Nauvoo this year to do baptisms in the temple that has been restored there. I have been to Nauvoo many times myself over the years. As a matter of fact, I am going again with my family to see the last City of Joseph pageant this year. My parents were there the first year that the pageant started, and they intend to be there for the last. But it will most certainly not be the last time I go to Nauvoo. I hope to be able to go again and do sacred work in the Lord's house that has been restored there.
To read more about the martyrdom of Joseph and Hyrum, go to Section 135.
"My God, how great Thou art!"
I have always been grateful for what he has done in bringing back to earth the greatest gift known to man, second only to the life of Christ and His death and resurrection so that all may live again. I am grateful to Joseph Smith for being curious enough to ask sincerely what he should do in that grove of trees so long ago.
Our stake youth went to youth conference in Nauvoo this year to do baptisms in the temple that has been restored there. I have been to Nauvoo many times myself over the years. As a matter of fact, I am going again with my family to see the last City of Joseph pageant this year. My parents were there the first year that the pageant started, and they intend to be there for the last. But it will most certainly not be the last time I go to Nauvoo. I hope to be able to go again and do sacred work in the Lord's house that has been restored there.
To read more about the martyrdom of Joseph and Hyrum, go to Section 135.
"My God, how great Thou art!"
Friday, June 25, 2004
Called Home
A sister in our ward, who had been battling melanoma, passed away yesterday. She was slightly excited to be leaving this earth and going home, as she would be out of pain. I don't know how old she was, just that she and her husband have a young teenage son with Down's syndrome(?).
My Relief Society prez called to see if I would bring a dinner over to them this evening. My mom was compassionate service director for a number of years, so I know what I'm doing. After all, guess who helped her take the food? ^_^ So we're taking the family some lasagna, salad, and some mac & cheese later this evening. It's probably not much, but it's something.
The man who informed me was our former stake patriarch, and is the unofficial funeral director of the church in the area. He did my grandmother and dedicated the graves of my mom's parents. He'll do my grandpa when he goes as well. I don't know what we'll do when he finally passes; he's up there in age, but still going strong.
In other news, President Hinckley is still going strong, even though he turned ninety-four on Wednesday. He was also awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, along with twelve others. Way to go!
My Relief Society prez called to see if I would bring a dinner over to them this evening. My mom was compassionate service director for a number of years, so I know what I'm doing. After all, guess who helped her take the food? ^_^ So we're taking the family some lasagna, salad, and some mac & cheese later this evening. It's probably not much, but it's something.
The man who informed me was our former stake patriarch, and is the unofficial funeral director of the church in the area. He did my grandmother and dedicated the graves of my mom's parents. He'll do my grandpa when he goes as well. I don't know what we'll do when he finally passes; he's up there in age, but still going strong.
In other news, President Hinckley is still going strong, even though he turned ninety-four on Wednesday. He was also awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, along with twelve others. Way to go!
Wednesday, June 23, 2004
An Increase
I figured that I needed to start practicing my flute again. Increasing your talents, you know? I hadn't touched it in a while, so I thought I'd bring it out while my husband's friend was here. After setting up, I found the music to I Heard Him Come, and I played right through it almost perfectly. I was so surprised! Well, the tune may not have been totally right, but I got it close enough. ^_^ I guess I'm better than I thought... Or maybe it was a fluke. Who knows?
Anyway, I don't know why I decided to share this knowledge, but I did.
Anyway, I don't know why I decided to share this knowledge, but I did.
Monday, June 21, 2004
What's on my mind tonight?
I have been released as a Valiant 10 teacher and have been called to be in the nursery. Nineteen kids under the age of three, thirteen boys and six girls; three of the boys and one of the girls I have not met yet. It's familiar territory, as this was my very first official calling in my home ward. They can be a bit hectic at times, but they're so cute. Some of them warm up to you kinda quickly, but then there's some you still have to work at. People used to ask me if having to be in the nursery is good birth control. Not exactly. I still want kids one of these days, just not now. I figure though, that if I'm not blessed with children, at least I'll have had spent some time with other children. That and I'll be the cool aunt. Hey, it could happen!
Just for grins, I went to the church website and looked at my picture on the membership page for my ward, and was surprised at how short I really am and how tall my husband really is! I barely come up to his shoulder in this picture, I'm tiny in stature, and he's very broad shouldered. I look like his teenage daughter! It's very scary...
I went a family reunion this weekend. One of my great-uncles is a minister, and he usually gives a prayer over the meal. I found myself interjecting "Thee"'s, "Thou"'s, and "Thine"'s in my mind in place of the "You"'s and "Your"'s that he used. I'm used to using the flowery language found in scriptures in my prayers, and have this habit of interjecting what I feel to be more appropriate language into the prayers of others.
I read an article on Beliefnet that I found to be rather interesting on father's rights in cases of abortion. It talked about how the fathers of aborted babies more often than not have no say in whether or not the fetus is aborted. In the case of one man, he and his girlfriend were going to have a baby and had everything planned, but she decided to get rid of it without telling him. Even though he would have had responsibility to raise the baby and pay child support anyway, she went ahead. I still don't see why some women don't just go through with it anyway and give the baby up for adoption. There are hundreds of infertile couples in America. Why deprive them of the possibility of adopting? Give the baby to somebody who wants it. But anyway, that's kinda off topic. I don't want to stir up controversy...
A thought: "The power of your prayer depends on you."
Just for grins, I went to the church website and looked at my picture on the membership page for my ward, and was surprised at how short I really am and how tall my husband really is! I barely come up to his shoulder in this picture, I'm tiny in stature, and he's very broad shouldered. I look like his teenage daughter! It's very scary...
I went a family reunion this weekend. One of my great-uncles is a minister, and he usually gives a prayer over the meal. I found myself interjecting "Thee"'s, "Thou"'s, and "Thine"'s in my mind in place of the "You"'s and "Your"'s that he used. I'm used to using the flowery language found in scriptures in my prayers, and have this habit of interjecting what I feel to be more appropriate language into the prayers of others.
I read an article on Beliefnet that I found to be rather interesting on father's rights in cases of abortion. It talked about how the fathers of aborted babies more often than not have no say in whether or not the fetus is aborted. In the case of one man, he and his girlfriend were going to have a baby and had everything planned, but she decided to get rid of it without telling him. Even though he would have had responsibility to raise the baby and pay child support anyway, she went ahead. I still don't see why some women don't just go through with it anyway and give the baby up for adoption. There are hundreds of infertile couples in America. Why deprive them of the possibility of adopting? Give the baby to somebody who wants it. But anyway, that's kinda off topic. I don't want to stir up controversy...
A thought: "The power of your prayer depends on you."
Tuesday, June 15, 2004
A loophole... or not.
I read a story in The New Era about a girl who had to practice a dialogue with a friend in drama class that had some profanity in it. Of course, she didn't use any of the curses and modified her part so she wouldn't have to swear.
Until I read that story (Annette Antonelli, “Example Speaks Loudest,” New Era, Mar. 1994, 49), I thought it would be great to be an actor, because since profanity was in the script, I had to say it. This was a loophole for a kid who was always told not to swear and thought it would be cool to do so. *cue Seminary video music* But when I read that story, I thought that it was a good idea, that she was smart to stand up for what she believed in, and I could do the same.
Don't ask why I brought this up. I guess it was because I was thinking about it today. Come on, I need something to talk about here! Give me some credit. ^_^ After all, it is Thoughts by Sister T.
Until I read that story (Annette Antonelli, “Example Speaks Loudest,” New Era, Mar. 1994, 49), I thought it would be great to be an actor, because since profanity was in the script, I had to say it. This was a loophole for a kid who was always told not to swear and thought it would be cool to do so. *cue Seminary video music* But when I read that story, I thought that it was a good idea, that she was smart to stand up for what she believed in, and I could do the same.
Don't ask why I brought this up. I guess it was because I was thinking about it today. Come on, I need something to talk about here! Give me some credit. ^_^ After all, it is Thoughts by Sister T.
Friday, June 11, 2004
Why "The Movie"?
Oh my goodness! I was just at IMDb and, on a lark, I typed in Saturday's Warrior. Ever since I've been on that website, they've never had it. So I was expecting to see a list of movies that had the words saturday and warrior, as usual. But imagine my surprise to see a page for the movie! It's very scarce at the moment, but as time progresses, I know there will be more.
But with any good movie, there looms a remake. And this beloved movie is to become one of them. Yes, dear friends, Saturday's Warrior is being remade. There's even an official website, which as of now consists of a picture and nothing else. My question is, why?! It was perfectly fine as a video. Why does it need to be remade? Reading the synopsis made me slap my forehead in disbelief.
You know, I have seen the movie so many times, and listened to the stage libretto on tape countless times, I practically know the entire movie by heart. Yes, I know that's sad. But hey, it's a great movie. I still cry at the end.
But with any good movie, there looms a remake. And this beloved movie is to become one of them. Yes, dear friends, Saturday's Warrior is being remade. There's even an official website, which as of now consists of a picture and nothing else. My question is, why?! It was perfectly fine as a video. Why does it need to be remade? Reading the synopsis made me slap my forehead in disbelief.
You know, I have seen the movie so many times, and listened to the stage libretto on tape countless times, I practically know the entire movie by heart. Yes, I know that's sad. But hey, it's a great movie. I still cry at the end.
I suppose an explanation is in order...
Imagine my surprise to find a comment this evening! Turns out it's from a friend of mine, who found this on my profile. But that's ok. Guess I forgot to mention why I want to keep this blog separated from my others.
Mainly, I want this one to be religiously themed. I've been thinking recently about having a blog that has more of a focus on my beliefs and anything else that deals with religion. It wasn't until I was at my parents' home and I couldn't sleep that I decided to go through with it. I read others on the "bloggernacle", and they have motivated me to write about the things I believe, think, ponder, and speculate upon. (Thanks guys and gals!)
Well, I guess this would make a good first topic. My dad is a heretic, and he'll admit it. He has quite a few specualtions; he could probably write a book about them. ^_^ For instance, he says that Christ will return on 6 April 2042. He gave a good reasoning, but I can't remember the facts, unfortunately. Suffice it to say, he had what he sees as convincing evidence. I myself once thought it'd be in 2033 because He was 33 when He died. Besides, He didn't return on 2000 or 2001, and practically everybody was convinced that was when the Millenium was going to start. Yes, a millenium has started, but not the Millenium.
Well, I guess this is enough for now. Hopefully my well of thoughts doesn't dry out too soon. After all, I'm only on my third post!
Mainly, I want this one to be religiously themed. I've been thinking recently about having a blog that has more of a focus on my beliefs and anything else that deals with religion. It wasn't until I was at my parents' home and I couldn't sleep that I decided to go through with it. I read others on the "bloggernacle", and they have motivated me to write about the things I believe, think, ponder, and speculate upon. (Thanks guys and gals!)
Well, I guess this would make a good first topic. My dad is a heretic, and he'll admit it. He has quite a few specualtions; he could probably write a book about them. ^_^ For instance, he says that Christ will return on 6 April 2042. He gave a good reasoning, but I can't remember the facts, unfortunately. Suffice it to say, he had what he sees as convincing evidence. I myself once thought it'd be in 2033 because He was 33 when He died. Besides, He didn't return on 2000 or 2001, and practically everybody was convinced that was when the Millenium was going to start. Yes, a millenium has started, but not the Millenium.
Well, I guess this is enough for now. Hopefully my well of thoughts doesn't dry out too soon. After all, I'm only on my third post!
Thursday, June 10, 2004
Just a little note...
As I'm still in the early stages of this blog, I will probably not advertise it much until I have a few more posts. If you somehow stumble upon this blog and, for some reason, want to link to it, that's fine by me. Just please let me know before you do so. I'm doing the same for other blogs I read. That way, it doesn't come as a surprise to the blogger to see that somebody they didn't know linked to them.
Anyway, I'll try and post as soon as I find something to ramble on about. ^_^ Have a good night!
Sister T's Thought for the Day: I don't know about in other states, but in Missouri at any rate, we have signs in the grassy areas by the highways that say Prairie Rehab. Do you think that it's just an excuse to not have to cut the grass?
Anyway, I'll try and post as soon as I find something to ramble on about. ^_^ Have a good night!
Sister T's Thought for the Day: I don't know about in other states, but in Missouri at any rate, we have signs in the grassy areas by the highways that say Prairie Rehab. Do you think that it's just an excuse to not have to cut the grass?
Testing, one, two three...
Is this thing on? Ok, here goes...
Hello, I'm Sister T, and I'm a young, married LDS woman, as you can see by my blog header. I have a couple other blogs, but I'd like to keep them separate from this one.
Anyway, I've been married for over a year. My husband, Brother M, and I were sealed in the St. Louis temple and we've never been happier. We're both in school and we're not ready to have kids yet, but we do have some fish and that keeps us busy enough.
I suppose you're wondering why I've chosen this name. Well, I like to keep my real name off-line as best as possible, and I do the same with my friends and family members as best I can. My name starts with a "T", and we use the terms "brother" and "sister" in our church. Hence why my name is Sister T and my husband is reffered to as Brother M.
A little more background on me: I have just been called to be in the Nursery, after teaching the Sunbeams (three to four year-olds) for nine months or so, and the Valiant 10's (nine to ten year-olds) for five. My husband accompanied me in those callings, along with being ward organist, which he's done practically since he's been home from his mission. I was in the Nursery for about a year or so in my home ward before I got married, so this will be familiar territory for me.
Anyway, this is me so far. I'll try to post as often as I can.
Sister T
Hello, I'm Sister T, and I'm a young, married LDS woman, as you can see by my blog header. I have a couple other blogs, but I'd like to keep them separate from this one.
Anyway, I've been married for over a year. My husband, Brother M, and I were sealed in the St. Louis temple and we've never been happier. We're both in school and we're not ready to have kids yet, but we do have some fish and that keeps us busy enough.
I suppose you're wondering why I've chosen this name. Well, I like to keep my real name off-line as best as possible, and I do the same with my friends and family members as best I can. My name starts with a "T", and we use the terms "brother" and "sister" in our church. Hence why my name is Sister T and my husband is reffered to as Brother M.
A little more background on me: I have just been called to be in the Nursery, after teaching the Sunbeams (three to four year-olds) for nine months or so, and the Valiant 10's (nine to ten year-olds) for five. My husband accompanied me in those callings, along with being ward organist, which he's done practically since he's been home from his mission. I was in the Nursery for about a year or so in my home ward before I got married, so this will be familiar territory for me.
Anyway, this is me so far. I'll try to post as often as I can.
Sister T
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