2/12/18

I don't believe in coincidences either, only events that coincide with other events, fulfilling God's perfect plan. I have trust issues as well but it brings me comfort to view"bad" things that happen in this light.

Yesterday went well. Choir practice was cancelled so church started at 11. We have this thing called linger longer once a month where the wives of the counselors and president make the main course (spaghetti yesterday) and people bring the side dishes. I made a no bake cake, because the batter for cookies was too runny; I didn't have enough oat meal. It was delicious. Then I stayed for a missionary meeting about the gospel of Jesus Christ. Very edifying.

The president was in Provo this Sunday but I met with him on Wednesday. This Wednesday I will too and then Sundays. I start individual counseling on the 22nd. 185$ first session so say a prayer I can afford my rent next month, that is basically my whole paycheck for the week and$200 weekly goes to rent. I'm living off of pennies right now.

I was able to prepare and pass the Sacrament yesterday. It was a great experience, I really like the ysa branch because it is always pin-drop silent. It's a really reverent time. I wish elders quorum was just as respectful to the Lord.

This week I have been listening to the new testament falling asleep. I am studying Mosiah with an inconsistent study group. One other guy is pretty much there always, another for the most part. A young woman return missionary is also coming frequently. It is pretty good. Most people don't want to show up at 8am but it makes a good start to the day.

Anyways work is going well. Work a full shift today, then fhe after and church ball after that. It'll be a fun day. I'm practically never home, so I really need a roommate to cover half the rent. It'll come. Hope today goes well and the week is one of edification and charity.

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  1. vincenzoFebruary 13, 2018 at 10:41 AM

    1- Our church starts at the same time.

    2- Sounds like you have a branch president and not a bishop. I can't imagine a quiet sacrament meeting. I prefer a noisy EQ. I have enough quiet at home.

    3- $185 first therapy visit. Soooooooooo painful! Oh I admire your courage and your commitment!

    4- I can't believe you are still clean! That is not said in the sense of disbelief but rather in celebration.

    5- You prepared and passed. Who brings the bread? _________

    6- Would you rather pass the sacrament or be sitting in the audience partaking and why? ___________

    7- Do you use your phone for listening to the NT?

    8- Guess who wrote Mosiah?

    9- Do you meet at the church for early 8am scripture study. Who takes charge? Do you start and end with prayer?

    10- I'm glad you got that job and that work is going well. You are bright and not dumb so I can imagine you would be great manning the counter. Do you have to clean the bathrooms or anything? Have you met any drivers more than once?

    Next:

    Trying to figure out who is mentally or emotionally ill and who is not can be a challenge. Art Jones stood to fight me at FamilySearch a couple of months ago. A week later he apologized. When I see him working in a classroom I got to a different place. Last week he was in the big main research room. I sat down to work beside him before I noticed it was him. We worked side by side without and issue. He let me work quietly and I did not interrupt him for the 3 hours I was there. This went a long ways to restoring my trust in him. Today he came looking for me in room B. He asked if he could ask me a question. I often have people ask me about indexing things. He wanted to know if he should type the y between the last names in Spanish. EX: Torres y Garcia

    The answer is no. It just means and. y=and

    Now what's the point? I am in shock. Not only did he quietly work next to me last week but he even dared to come and get some help!

    I attend 45+ singles activities. You wouldn't believe all the mentally ill/ walking wounded we have who attend!

    This will make you laugh: I wish we could just wear a little label on our forehead which identifies our disability.
    V

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