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This past weekend we traveled to San Jose Mindoro to do some training. The man who has been called to be the technology specialist hasn't had very much experience with computers. Our training was more about teaching him about the computer than the usual teaching about the calling. When we finished our session on Saturday, he told us that he felt because he had been called, the Lord would help him learn what he has to do. This brother is about 70 years old and we were touched by his great faith. Fortunately he has 2 out of his 12 children still at home so they will be able to help him.
While we were in San Jose, we were able to watch a group of people do their morning fishing. It was so interesting to watch. There was a long line of people bringing a big long net. A man was in a boat neatly but quickly stacking the net. After the net was on the boat, the boat went down the shore a ways. The people all walked along the beach to a certain spot. There they lined up and held one side of the net. The net had been unrolled and the other side was with the boat. Unfortunately it started to rain very hard and we couldn't watch them bring in net. It was amazing to watch them all work together as one. Everyone knew their job and did it. I imagined they all worked together for the success of the catch and shared it when they brought it in. They all needed each other.
The pictures are of the fishing party. The back boat is being towed to the fishing spot. The net is the white pile on the back of the boat being towed to the fishing spot.
Last Sunday in Sacrament meeting, the speaker was talking about communicating with others. He said something that I've been thinking about all week. He said that usually when people need to talk, they want empathy. I think what he said makes a lot of sense. Often the world tells us to just listen but I think if we just listen, it doesn't demonstrate caring but if we listen and express empathy, we have really made a connection. Most people will come up with their own answers, unless they specifically ask, empathy is what they need most. It's just something to think about....
We haven't been able to hear all of conference yet but family and friends have shared highlights with us. General Conference happens in the night here so they schedule the week after conference to broadcast it in the chapels. we are excited about the challenges issued and the changes made. The scripture that comes to mind is in D&C 1:38,"What I the Lord have spoken, I have spoken, ...whether by mine own voice or by the voice of my servants, it is the same". We are grateful for prophets on the earth today. Pres. Nelson has taught us how to get our own revelation so we can get confirmation that what transpired this past conference is His will. It seems the bar has been raised for parents but with that also comes many promised blessings.
Much Love,
The Tuckers
Last Sunday in Sacrament meeting, the speaker was talking about communicating with others. He said something that I've been thinking about all week. He said that usually when people need to talk, they want empathy. I think what he said makes a lot of sense. Often the world tells us to just listen but I think if we just listen, it doesn't demonstrate caring but if we listen and express empathy, we have really made a connection. Most people will come up with their own answers, unless they specifically ask, empathy is what they need most. It's just something to think about....
We haven't been able to hear all of conference yet but family and friends have shared highlights with us. General Conference happens in the night here so they schedule the week after conference to broadcast it in the chapels. we are excited about the challenges issued and the changes made. The scripture that comes to mind is in D&C 1:38,"What I the Lord have spoken, I have spoken, ...whether by mine own voice or by the voice of my servants, it is the same". We are grateful for prophets on the earth today. Pres. Nelson has taught us how to get our own revelation so we can get confirmation that what transpired this past conference is His will. It seems the bar has been raised for parents but with that also comes many promised blessings.
Much Love,
The Tuckers
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