on the rim

Dysfunction. That would be one way to describe my dealings with family.  Probably an accurate description.  Not probably.  It is.  In the weeks following the Families are Eternal pageant, this has been constantly on my mind.   They are eternal .  I have written a lot on families this summer.  In my opinion, this concept is one of the greatest revelations received regarding the Plan of Salvation.  The restoration of priesthood keys for this to be possible is dramatically detailed in Section 110 of the Doctrine and Covenants (modern day revelation of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints), and is one of my favorite passages So, applicability today?  To me? I am reading this, and already imagining what some of my kids will be thinking when, or if they read it, and watch.  What started the desire to relate was this video that I came across.  I like it not because of the outcome (though I am happy for them), but for what ...

One more night. For more information about the pageant Families are Eternal, please read the previous blog post. There have been a number of highs through the week.  And I truly expect that will continue through tomorrow night.  Let me highlight a few. Tonight had a rough start.  It was a technical problem.  It was resolved.  We started over, and the program went well.  My son, his wife, and son were there.  A re acquaintance with a wonderful man that served as an AP during my mission.  He drove over two hours to come up and watch.  Members of my ward were there as well. As the Joseph Smith scene progressed, and we watched and sang, I felt like it was something that I had watched before, along with the rest of heaven, with great anticipation in the spring of 1820. When he followed through and prayed, we rejoiced, knowing the gospel was going to be restored.   Yes, it really did feel like that.  It is with wonder and awe tha...