This is the moment you have all been waiting for! Actually, if you use Facebook you have likely already seen the pictures that are included in this link. However, I recommend checking out the link even if you have already seen the pictures. This link will take you to a Google map that maps out our trip through Italy and Switzerland.
If you zoom in to each city you will see the actual locations that we took the pictures in. Click on the red bubble to see the picture along with a few comments and a link to learn more about the place. We started in Rome and spent three days there. Then we went north to Florence for a day or so, then traveled to Cinque Terre, stopping in Pisa on the way (we were only there for about an hour and a half to take pictures and see the tower). Cinque Terre is really made up of five little towns on the coast, and you can see that in the pictures. Then we went up to Switzerland for a day and half . We stayed in Bern but flew out of Zurich. Very good decision, we loved Bern. Enjoy!
I apologize in advance that the vertical pictures don't fit inside the info window. I tried, but didn't have the time to figure out how to get it to work. I also recommend viewing this in Google Chrome. Click here if you don't have it.
Click here to see the map
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Thursday, April 5, 2012
He is Risen
This Easter season I want to share with my family and friends briefly my belief about Jesus Christ. For thousands of years men and women have prophesied, taught, and recorded their belief that the Son of God would come down from heaven to live with men and ultimately die for them as well, only to live again. He was not speaking figuratively when he said "I am the way, the truth, and the life" (John 14:6). To think that death is not the end is the one of the happiest thoughts I think I have. To think that I can be worthy to live with God again when that day comes, makes that thought that much sweeter. I know that Jesus Christ lives. He is the Living God.
Additionally, here is a clip from a talk Elder Holland gave.
Additionally, here is a clip from a talk Elder Holland gave.
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Politicking
This last Thursday night I had the opportunity to attend our Republican caucus. It was the first such meeting I have ever been to, and I really didn't know what to expect. I initially thought about attending because I simply wanted to learn more, and my roommate was running for state delegate and wanted me there. Then Elder Cook of the quorum of the Twelve Apostles encouraged us in a CES fireside to attend our caucus. Then (as the final nail in the coffin) there was a letter from the First Presidency in Sacrament meeting last Sunday asking us to participate in such meetings. I'm pretty thick sometimes, but luckily I was paying enough attention this time to know I need to be more involved in the political process.
So what was it like? Well we met at a high school, and there were about 65 of us from our precinct. Our precinct chair ran the meeting fairly well despite the fact that it lasted 2 1/2 hours. We voted for state and county delegates and each nominee was given an opportunity to tell about themselves, followed by a Q&A. It was very educational.
I learned that it is much easier to get involved in politics than I previously thought. Maybe I am still naive, but it seems to me that you don't have to be anything special or have a lot of money to make a difference on a local level.
I learned that there really are a lot more people out there that feel the same way I do about our country than I thought there were.
I learned that there is a spirit associated with politics. You may smirk at that, and think "there sure is a spirit in politics, but not the kind you feel at church...", but I really believe that the spirit of patriotism motivates us to get involved. Can anyone who truly loves our country be indifferent toward the men and women that are chosen to govern its affairs?
Leaving the caucus I felt a desire to do more and know more about what is going on. If you haven't read section 134 of the Doctrine and Covenants lately, I suggest taking some time to study it. What struck me the most was the first verse,
If you have any suggestions for me on how to know more or do more, please leave a comment!
So what was it like? Well we met at a high school, and there were about 65 of us from our precinct. Our precinct chair ran the meeting fairly well despite the fact that it lasted 2 1/2 hours. We voted for state and county delegates and each nominee was given an opportunity to tell about themselves, followed by a Q&A. It was very educational.
I learned that it is much easier to get involved in politics than I previously thought. Maybe I am still naive, but it seems to me that you don't have to be anything special or have a lot of money to make a difference on a local level.
I learned that there really are a lot more people out there that feel the same way I do about our country than I thought there were.
I learned that there is a spirit associated with politics. You may smirk at that, and think "there sure is a spirit in politics, but not the kind you feel at church...", but I really believe that the spirit of patriotism motivates us to get involved. Can anyone who truly loves our country be indifferent toward the men and women that are chosen to govern its affairs?
Leaving the caucus I felt a desire to do more and know more about what is going on. If you haven't read section 134 of the Doctrine and Covenants lately, I suggest taking some time to study it. What struck me the most was the first verse,
"We believe that governments were instituted of God for the benefit of man; and that he holds men accountable for their acts in relation to them, both in making laws and administering them, for the good and safety of society." Doctrine and Covenants 134:1
If you have any suggestions for me on how to know more or do more, please leave a comment!
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