Daily Good Blessing 2013.1.31 "Though the light of a life may grow dim, the flame of that life burns bright with the memories we hold within." KLGMc

I have a friend who's father is dying of cancer. Since I found out, my mind has been filled with thoughts of my own Father and his succumbing to cancer over seven years ago.
During his last moments on earth, I watched the light, that was always my Dad, grow dimmer and dimmer until it flickered and went out. Yet in the years since my Father passed from this life onto the next, I have felt his light burning brightly within me.
I know that the flame of life, that was my Dad, hasn't gone out. With my friends announcement my mind has been flooded with fond memories of who my Dad was, and that is exactly who he still is. Although I miss him terribly, I know that he now dwells in the life hereafter where one day, I will be able to throw my arms around him once again.
My friend is going through one of the roughest times of life. Yet the great hope of God's Great Plan of Happiness for His Children, is the knowledge that when the flame of life slowly dims and appears to go out,
it still burns bright.
Until that day I have the memories I cherish of my Dad, to keep his flame burning bright within me.

Daily Good Blessing 2013.1.30 "Keep your values tied to your heart with the rope of faith." KLGMc

Daily Good Blessing 2013.1.29 "Inspiration is one of God's most tender mercies." KLGMc

This photo was taken by my niece, Naomi Bills.

Daily Good Blessing 2013.1.28 "When we diligently search and ponder the scriptures on a daily basis, we become eligible to know the will of God in our daily personal lives." KLGMc

Daily Good Blessing 2013.1.27 "Youth isn't wasted on the young. It's planted there to remind the rest of us how to Laugh Purely and Love Unconditionally." KLGMc

Yesterday Craig and I had the privilege of beginning our "Shift Leader" volunteer position at the MTC.

(Missionary Training Center for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.) It was an amazing experience. We have been through some training for the work we will be doing at the TRC, (Training Resource Center) but not with our own shift and language. (Or in our case, languages.) We will be responsible for coordinating training between volunteers who speak one of 13 different Asian languages and the missionaries who will be going to the respective countries where those languages will be spoken. 

As I pondered today's Daily Good Blessing, I couldn't help but think of all those young people I'd been with yesterday. The gospel light in their eyes was unmistakable. It reminded me of the Jewish official who was concerned about the Church having the 'Jerusalem Center' in Jerusalem because of the potential of missionary work being done there. To the response that those studying at the center were not allowed to spread the gospel in Jerusalem, the official queried, "But how are you going to turn the light in their eyes out?'

Daily Good Blessing 2013.1.26 "There is great promise in the dawn of each new day." KLGMc

Daily Good Blessing 2013.1.25 "True happiness comes when we bind our will to the Savior's will." KLGMc

Daily Good Blessing 2013.1.24  "The ever-encircling arms of the Savior's Love can, not only bring us peace and healing when we so desperately need it but can also, strengthen us on our paths to forgive." KLGMc

This photo was taken by my niece, Naomi Bills.

Daily Good Blessing 2013.1.23, "Basically there are two kinds of losers in life. The one that won't get up and do an honest day of work, and the one who thinks he's superior because he earns more money for an honest day of work." KLGMc

Daily Good Blessing 2013.1.22. "Some friends enter a heart and become permanent elements of its physiology."

Daily Good Blessing 2013.1.21, "Blessed are they who take the higher road because of the words of others." KLGMc

Daily Good Blessing 2013.1.20. "Hearts filled with charity reflect the light of God's love." KLGMc

Daily Good Blessing 2013.1.19. "An aching heart finds relief when charity enters." Kathie L Gakle McArthur

2013.1.18 Daily Good Blessing. "Charity sings its own song." KLGMc

2013.1.17 Daily Good Blessing. "True charity begins with the heart." KLGMc

2013.1.16 Daily Good Blessing poster. "Charity is not only giving hands but also giving hearts." KLGMc

2013.1.15 Daily Good Blessing. "A song of the heart is filled with charity." KLGMc

2013.1.14 Daily Good Blessing. "Charity cannot exist in a heart where malice dwells." KLGMc

2013.1.13 Daily Good Blessing. "Charity is like a river. It continues to flow as long as the source remains free and uninhibited." KLGMc

2013.1.12 Daily Good Blessing. "We may choose to ignore the changing seasons or daily climate at our doorstep. But snow demands our attention." KLGMc

2013.1.11 Daily Good Blessings. "When snow comes, it slows us from the rigorous pace of our frantic schedules, even if only temporarily. The magic in taking advantage of that momentary shift in our priorities is having our soul rejoice that, the world can still whisper." KLGMc

2013.1.10 Daily Good Blessing. "There is power in.beautiful chords of music. When the Savior's Love is intertwined with the majesty of music, that power is strengthened and released in all God's Glory." Kathie L Gakle McArthur

2013.1.9 Daily Good Blessing. "Each life creates it's own unique symphony while adding one note at a time by quietly sharing simple acts of service, building treasures of truth, speaking soothing words of love and managing the mundane. Over a lifetime this exquisite masterpiece is created layer upon layer, step by step, note by precious note. Listen To The Greatness That Is You." Kathie L Gakle McArthur

2013.1.8 Daily Good Blessing. "Getting to know a new friend is adding a fanfare to your life's symphony!" Kathie L Gakle McArthur

2013.1.7 Daily Good Blessing. "There are moral absolutes. Heavenly Father gave laws to protect us from the destroyer. When we choose to break those laws, we not only subject ourselves to satan's power, we choose to suffer the consequences associated with the breaking of those laws." Kathie L Gakle McArthur

2013.1.6 Daily Good Blessing. "Jesus Christ is not only the Light in the darkness, He is the Joy in Hope." Kathie L Gakle McArthur

2013.1.5 Daily Good Blessing. "The greatness of lions is found in their strength, in their determination, in their tenacity and majesty. You are heir to those same qualities spiritually manifested in, the armor of God you choose to wear, the Holy Priesthood." Kathie L Gakle McArthur

2013.1.4 Daily Good Blessing. "Be not troubled at real or perceived injustice, unfairness or unkindness by self or others, yesterday or in the distant past. Close the door to that darkness, regardless of circumstance, and start bringing your light to all the world." Kathie L Gakle McArthur

2013.1.3 Daily Good Blessing. "God lights the way. Our challenge, when the path is not clearly defined, is to have enough faith in Him to take the first step." Kathie L Gakle McArthur

2013.1.2 Daily Good Blessing. "As we look forward to this coming year may our eyes be open to God's Gracious Gifts." Kathie L Gakle McArthur