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Yesterday I presented a talk to our congregation on how "charity never faileth"…with an emphasis on charitable acts in the home.  I dicussed what charity is (the "love of God", the "pure love of Christ", a condition of the heart).  I talked about a moment with Samuel last week after his "incident" (see last week's post).  I was wiping him down and trying to speak softly and quietly with him (he had been crying and screaming) and I started to wipe his feet and it reminded me of the Savior washing the feet of the disciples.  Doing that was more than an act of service for Jesus – much more than just cleaning their feet – it was a display of charity…selflessness, even forgiveness (Judas was present).  And I, in my very small way, could do the same for my little Samuel as I forgave the trials of the day, lowered my self and loved him as the Savior loved his apostles. And as I did so, I was able to experience the "love of God" for him (and for me)…my heart changed.

I was set apart (given the official responsibility for and a blessing to coincide with) my new calling as 1st counselor in the Relief Society Presidency.

Last night was the TREK fireside where Derek and I both spoke (and I sang! in a funny way, but sang nonetheless!).  We estimate that there were 400+ people there…with youth, parents and leaders attending.  It was a great success and we were thrilled.

Lots of wonderful things happening.

Can't get my house clean to save my life, but it will have to wait!