This story always brings a tear to my eye.  My mother is experiencing similar circumstances.  There are several other residents with my mother who are very sweet to be around.  I would, if they'd let me, stay there all the time.  Being around these elderly angels is very special.  Gar

Christ-like Story of Love

by Thomas S. Monson, "A Doorway Called Love," Ensign, Nov. 1987, 66

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It's not easy being alone and helpless.  Friendship is needed to share with all.  It is a vital quality of Charity, the Pure Love of Christ.  Gar

Unselfish Gesture of Charity

My mother had a touching experience today as she comforted a new member at her nursing facility. A woman was struggling to use her wheelchair to get do... Read More

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Let Sleeping Dogs Sleep

It is easy to awaken a sleeping dog, but harder to get it to stop barking. Occasionally, someone may unintentionally say or do things that may cause an offense.  Then it can be easy to be critical of that person thinking that he should have known better.  

Often a quick or deliberate remark from another will awaken feelings of anger and resentment that... Read More

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After I finished writing more about my story tonight I had a moment to evaluate some of the feelings I have for my earthly and heavenly parents.  How blessed we are to have parents on both sides of the Veil.  Our sacred responsibilty toward honoring our parents is great.  I wrote this short note of love and honor.

Looking Back and Forward 

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This is something I should practice every day.  Gar
Removing the Poison of an Unforgiving Spirit

Bishop H. Burke Peterson
First Counselor in the Presiding Bishopric

H. Burke Peterson, “Removing the Poison of an Unforgiving Spirit,” Ensign, Nov. 1983, 59

My dear brothers and sisters, this morning I would like to express some feelings that have been going through my mind for some time. I have prayed for the spirit to... Read More

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