Books I've Been Reading!

My sister Donna has turned me onto several love story books by Marcia McClure. They are great! They are clean, fun, and old fashion goodness. It is very weird to me to think that I actually enjoy reading now, because when I was young I couldn't stand reading. I think it had an awful lot to do with my ability to read. Until I read the Book of Mormon, I wasn't a very good reader. I didn't read it all the way through until my sophmore year of high school. I had missed so much seminary that my teacher told me she would give me the summer to read it. If I wanted credit for the class. In my mind I just wanted to pass so my mom would not know I ditched, and be disappointed in me. It turned out to be a good thing for me. That is when I actually gained a testimony.At first I would go outside and sunbath while reading my book just to get through it. I struggled with reading it. I was in a hurry to get it over with, so I was doing it as fast as I could. About half way through it I asked myself why am I doing this. Not just reading it, but rushing through it and not getting anything out of it. I thought I might as well read that promise in the book and take it to heart. The one that is in Moroni 10:3-5. It reminds me allot of the one Joseph Smith read that says "if any of you lack wisdom let him ask of God that giveth to all men liberally and upbraideth not. And it shall be given him." I decided to do things differently after that. I decided to pray every time I read it before I read it that the Lord would help me to understand it and if it was true I would know it. I did, and that knowledge, and understanding came. Also, my reading ability improved. The spirit taught me to understand it, and helped to know of it's truthfulness. There is nothing like the enlightenment of the mind with understanding of the things of God. It makes it really hard to want to do anything other than what God asks of us when we take to heart the scriptures. The idea of doing anything else is really hard when you realize the seriousness of doing so. I love the Lord and am grateful of my testimony of the scriptures, and the power of prayer. I am truly grateful for the atonement of the Savior, and his sacrifice for me and all of us. I hope and pray that I do not disappoint him, and live up to all the covenants I have made to live, and follow Christ example. I know I have much room for improvement, but I also know that I am not alone. He is there for me and you to help us on this path back to him and our Father. I know this to be true for I have had to humble myself many times throughout my life and ask for help. And the spirit of the Holy Ghost has been there to help guide me home. I am truly grateful for the prophet Joseph Smith who not only wanted to know the truth about which church was true, but when told was ready, and willing to follow God the Father and his Son Jesus Christ. He sacrificed much for us in restoring the truth to the earth, and for this I am grateful. When I think of the prophets of old, and those from modern days I realize the Lord knows what he is doing. He put men in there that would be of the greatest need for the time. Each one fulfilled a mission of service using there various gifts, talents, and humility to accomplish what was asked. They trusted in the Lord for guidance, and did whatever was required of them. I am grateful for the Lord's church that has been restored to the earth in these latter days with all the priesthood power restored. Also the work that has gone forth in this dispensation through member missionaries, and those that serve full time. I had no I idea I was going to write all this. Sorry if it is to lengthy for you. Some of you may have already heard my conversion story, hope it being repeated doesn't bore you. I wouldn't feel right not to say that, I say these things in the Name of Jesus Christ Amen, because it is my testimony.

Funny Class Moment!

Today I wrote a scripture on the board for my lesson, and spelled prophet propet. "Surely the Lord God will do nothing but he revealeth his secret unto his servant the propets." Amos 3:7 Sister Joann Burrus says hey could you fix that word propet and change it to prophet. It was pretty funny. I hadn't even noticed it until then. In my defense I said hey I do know how to spell it. I don't know what I was thinking when I wrote that. I spelled it write in the other scripture I have on the board.

CEU's - That stands for Clinical Education Units

Every year I have to do 15 hours of education that is applicable, and approved by the Nevada State Board. I signed up last year for some online courses, and paid about $40. extra to have up to a 100 hours. It actually saved me money for this year. Like about $100. dollars so even if I don't use all of the hours, and just get my requirements I still save money. I just could not pass it up. I have also found it is alot cheaper to do online courses. I used to have to pay about $500. a year for the full 15 hours. The courses most were often on a Sat. and Sun. I took a course about Spasticity, Alzeheimer's, Low back stabilization, and a few others. Now I can do this at my own pace. As long as it is done before the end of July. I typically aim to get them done before the end of June. So I can get everything taken care of in a timely manner. The hard part is I just want to get it over with, and don't like spreading it out to much. It is best to do when Brandon and Baylee are at school. I forgot that Brandon would be on track break so soon though. I am just glad I am done. They really are interesting courses. I think I will eventually take one about Aquatic Therapy. This company I use also offers a few free courses as well.

Back Online

My computer had a bad virus, and I am not so sure it is gone. It is one that likes to rename itself. I had major amounts of email to look at. Things are better than they were and I am grateful for that.