So Sunday I gave the Joseph Smith lesson in Relief Society (translation... I taught the women of my church). I really had a great time with this lesson. I knew exactly what I wanted to say and how to say it. I only got through half of what I was supposed to. But I felt getting ready for the lesson that that would happen. I have met a great bunch of women in this ward. They are strong through their trials. Joseph Smith said, "If you will put away from your midst all evil speaking backbiting, and ungenerous thoughts and feelings: humble yourselves, and cultivate every principle of virtue and love, then will the blessings of Jehovah rest upon you, and you will yet see good and glorious days; peace will be within your gates, and prosperity in your borders." I strongly feel that if we step out of our own little bubble (world) and put others needs before our own we will have strength and comfort in our troubles/trials. You won't feel the need to talk bad about someone if you service them. If you love them you won't and can't find fault with them. I want to work harder at serving everyone around me.
I also got a phone call this morning from the bishop (the preacher of our church). He asked if Billy and I would be able to speak in church on Sunday. Well Billy is at Pre-Ranger School and so he gets out of it. But I was asked to talk on Elder Uchtdorf's Priesthood Session talk. Which of course I was not there to hear (It's a talk just for the men of our church). So I looked it up on the net and read it. I have to be honest I feel stumped. I don't know which way to take this talk. It's about staying focused on the big picture during times of trial. If anyone has a story or a bit of advice I am very very open to any ideas.