Elder Holland explains what General Conference is in the video below, or you can watch it by clicking here.
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Tuesday, March 25, 2014
It's That Time of Year
Elder Holland explains what General Conference is in the video below, or you can watch it by clicking here.
Friday, March 14, 2014
The Family: Questions and Answers
Landon Seamons gave a talk in church this past Sunday that impressed me. He answered questions that a person might have about life and the family by using phrases from the The Family - A Proclamation to the World. Thank you Landon for letting me share your insights on our family blog.
This is my favorite picture of our family
-How can I find happiness?
Happiness in family life is most likely to be achieved when founded upon the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ.
-Where did I come from? Why am I here?
In the premortal realm, spirit sons and daughters knew and worshipped God as their Eternal Father and accepted His plan by which His children could obtain a physical body and gain earthly experience to progress toward perfection and ultimately realize their divine destiny as heirs of eternal life.
-Will I see my family members again?
The divine plan of happiness enables family relationships to be perpetuated beyond the grave. Sacred ordinances and covenants available in holy temples make it possible for individuals to return to the presence of God and for families to be united eternally.
-Did God give any commandments about families?
The first commandment that God gave to Adam and Eve pertained to their potential for parenthood as husband and wife.
-Are there any commandments about families specifically for me?
God’s commandment for His children to multiply and replenish the earth remains in force.
God has commanded that the sacred powers of procreation are to be employed only between man and woman, lawfully wedded as husband and wife.
-Does God really care about everyone?
We affirm the sanctity of life and of its importance in God’s eternal plan.
-Does Heavenly Father want me to be a part of a family?
Marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God and that the family is central to the Creator’s plan for the eternal destiny of His children.
-How does our Father want us to act in our families?
Husband and wife have a solemn responsibility to love and care for each other and for their children.
-What about kids? What does Heavenly Father expect me to do with them?
Parents have a sacred duty to rear their children in love and righteousness, to provide for their physical and spiritual needs, and to teach them to love and serve one another, observe the commandments of God, and be law-abiding citizens wherever they live.
-Why should we listen to everything that God says about families?
We warn that individuals who violate covenants of chastity, who abuse spouse or offspring, or who fail to fulfill family responsibilities will one day stand accountable before God.
We warn that the disintegration of the family will bring upon individuals, communities, and nations the calamities foretold by ancient and modern prophets.
-What should I do?
We sall upon responsible citizens and officers of government everywhere to promote those measures designed to maintain and strengthen the family as the fundamental unit of society.
You can find a copy of THE FAMILY - A Proclamation to the World by clicking here.
You can find a copy of THE FAMILY - A Proclamation to the World by clicking here.
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Movie Choices
Parents! Step up to the plate and do your job! And what is your job? To be the parent.
I read with interest the advice column in this morning's newspaper: Annie's Mailbox
PG-13: Not My 14-Year-Old
Dear Annie: I'm livid. My 14-year-old daughter and her friends want to see a certain PG-13 movie on Saturday. But after I read the reviews, I will not allow her to go. Why does the film industry produce movies with words and scenes that are such filth?
We want movies for our children that have decent content and tell stories that have values and drama without us parents always having to worry that what will be said or shown is contrary to what we want our children exposed to. Can't some great producer or film school graduate figure that out? They would be surprised to know how many parents no longer allow their kids to go to the movies, and that means no money in their pockets.
Please, let's protect their innocence as long as possible before they have to see the world's ugliness passed off as entertainment. — Mom
Dear Mom: If all kids truly stayed away from PG-13 movies that contained too much violence, sex and foul language, change would come. Unfortunately, that's not what happens. Your daughter and her friends might stay home, but most kids don't.
We, too, wish Hollywood would stop pandering to our most base instincts, but as long as the money keeps coming in, that's what is going to be out there. The only movies guaranteed not to have such material are those rated G and PG. Beyond that, parents have to read reviews and use their best judgment.
I would like to add that as your children move into the teen years, train them to read the movie reviews themselves and help them make an educated decision if the movie is appropriate and in line with your family's media standards.
Our family uses the standards for appropriate media choices that are found in For the Strength of Youth Pamphlet:
...Choose wisely when using media because whatever you read, listen to, or look at has an effect on you...
...Satan uses media to deceive you by making what is wrong and evil look normal, humorous, or exciting. He tries to mislead you into thinking that breaking God’s commandments is acceptable and has no negative consequences for you or others. Do not attend, view, or participate in anything that is vulgar, immoral, violent, or pornographic in any way. Do not participate in anything that presents immorality or violence as acceptable. Have the courage to walk out of a movie, change your music, or turn off a computer, television, or mobile device if what you see or hear drives away the Spirit.
I have found that the website kids-in-mind.com is a wonderful tool to use when deciding on whether or not it is appropriate to see a movie or not. They also have an app that I have downloaded to my ipad.
This is explanation taken from kids-in-mind.com on how it is set up:
Kids In Mind gives you a way to determine exactly what content is in a movie and whether a movie is appropriate. Unlike the MPAA ratings (R, PG-13, PG, etc.) we do not assign a rating based on age.
We assign each film three distinct, category-specific ratings: one for SEX & NUDITY, one for VIOLENCE & GORE and one for PROFANITY.
Each rating is on a scale of zero to ten, depending on quantity (more F-words, for instance, will mean a higher Profanity rating, and so on) as well as context (especially when it comes to the categories of sex, nudity, violence and gore, since they are not as easily quantifiable as profanity).
Check it out.....And please pass the popcorn.
I read with interest the advice column in this morning's newspaper: Annie's Mailbox
Dear Annie: I'm livid. My 14-year-old daughter and her friends want to see a certain PG-13 movie on Saturday. But after I read the reviews, I will not allow her to go. Why does the film industry produce movies with words and scenes that are such filth?
We want movies for our children that have decent content and tell stories that have values and drama without us parents always having to worry that what will be said or shown is contrary to what we want our children exposed to. Can't some great producer or film school graduate figure that out? They would be surprised to know how many parents no longer allow their kids to go to the movies, and that means no money in their pockets.
Please, let's protect their innocence as long as possible before they have to see the world's ugliness passed off as entertainment. — Mom
Dear Mom: If all kids truly stayed away from PG-13 movies that contained too much violence, sex and foul language, change would come. Unfortunately, that's not what happens. Your daughter and her friends might stay home, but most kids don't.
We, too, wish Hollywood would stop pandering to our most base instincts, but as long as the money keeps coming in, that's what is going to be out there. The only movies guaranteed not to have such material are those rated G and PG. Beyond that, parents have to read reviews and use their best judgment.
I would like to add that as your children move into the teen years, train them to read the movie reviews themselves and help them make an educated decision if the movie is appropriate and in line with your family's media standards.
Our family uses the standards for appropriate media choices that are found in For the Strength of Youth Pamphlet:
...Choose wisely when using media because whatever you read, listen to, or look at has an effect on you...
...Satan uses media to deceive you by making what is wrong and evil look normal, humorous, or exciting. He tries to mislead you into thinking that breaking God’s commandments is acceptable and has no negative consequences for you or others. Do not attend, view, or participate in anything that is vulgar, immoral, violent, or pornographic in any way. Do not participate in anything that presents immorality or violence as acceptable. Have the courage to walk out of a movie, change your music, or turn off a computer, television, or mobile device if what you see or hear drives away the Spirit.
I have found that the website kids-in-mind.com is a wonderful tool to use when deciding on whether or not it is appropriate to see a movie or not. They also have an app that I have downloaded to my ipad.
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| This is the app picture that is on my iPad for Kids in Mind |
Kids In Mind gives you a way to determine exactly what content is in a movie and whether a movie is appropriate. Unlike the MPAA ratings (R, PG-13, PG, etc.) we do not assign a rating based on age.
We assign each film three distinct, category-specific ratings: one for SEX & NUDITY, one for VIOLENCE & GORE and one for PROFANITY.
Each rating is on a scale of zero to ten, depending on quantity (more F-words, for instance, will mean a higher Profanity rating, and so on) as well as context (especially when it comes to the categories of sex, nudity, violence and gore, since they are not as easily quantifiable as profanity).
Check it out.....And please pass the popcorn.
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
I Will Be Your Light in the Wilderness
Lisa submitted an article that was published in the March 2014 Ensign Magazine.
She wrote about her impressions of 1 Nephi 17:13 found in the Book of Mormon:
Here is a cut and paste of the article:
It had been a long day at work, and I was in no mood to go visiting teaching. I printed off the message from the Church’s website before turning off my computer, planning to skim the text during the red traffic lights on the way to the home of the sister I was to visit. I glanced through the message carelessly as I picked it up off the printer, but the first scripture made me stop and sit back down at my desk: “I will also be your light in the wilderness;. . . wherefore, inasmuch as ye shall keep my commandments ye shall be led towards the promised land; and ye shall know that it is by me that ye are led” (1 Nephi 17:13).
The Spirit whispered that although the afternoon’s visiting teaching appointment was for the benefit of the sister I was to visit, this message was meant for me. Though my life was nothing to complain about, I was a young single adult living far away from home, trying to get established in a new career and doing my best to serve actively in a challenging calling. I knew there was a promised land out there somewhere in my future, but at the present, it often felt as if I were trudging through a wilderness with no end in sight. It was easy to feel discouraged.
That afternoon when I visited the sister with whom I had the appointment, she and I shared our testimonies of the Savior with each other, and my hope was renewed. I was not left to find my way through the darkness alone. The Savior was the light through this unique “wilderness” period of my life. I had felt His guiding influence as I made important life decisions. Just as the Lord prepared Nephi’s family for their journey by providing them with the Liahona and the brass plates, I had been prepared by the faith and power that come through regular scripture study and temple attendance. Even though at times I yearned for my promised land, I realized that there were many benefits to spending time in the wilderness being led by the Lord. I was learning how to go to Heavenly Father with my concerns and recognize answers to prayers. I was learning to have patience in His timing. I was learning that He would provide manna to sustain me when I felt emotionally and spiritually famished (see Mosiah 7:19). In short, I was becoming better prepared for my arrival in the promised land.
I often think back to what I learned from that visiting teaching appointment, especially during times when the wilderness seems especially barren and lonely. I look forward to the day when I can stand in my promised land and look back at the many miles I have traveled—not on my own but with the help of the Savior’s guiding light. ◼
She wrote about her impressions of 1 Nephi 17:13 found in the Book of Mormon:
“And I will also be your light in the wilderness; and I will prepare the way before you...wherefore, inasmuch as ye shall keep my commandments ye shall be led towards the promised land; and ye shall know that it is by me that ye are led.”
I Will Be Your Light in the Wilderness
By Lisa Lynnette Magnusson
It had been a long day at work, and I was in no mood to go visiting teaching. I printed off the message from the Church’s website before turning off my computer, planning to skim the text during the red traffic lights on the way to the home of the sister I was to visit. I glanced through the message carelessly as I picked it up off the printer, but the first scripture made me stop and sit back down at my desk: “I will also be your light in the wilderness;. . . wherefore, inasmuch as ye shall keep my commandments ye shall be led towards the promised land; and ye shall know that it is by me that ye are led” (1 Nephi 17:13).
The Spirit whispered that although the afternoon’s visiting teaching appointment was for the benefit of the sister I was to visit, this message was meant for me. Though my life was nothing to complain about, I was a young single adult living far away from home, trying to get established in a new career and doing my best to serve actively in a challenging calling. I knew there was a promised land out there somewhere in my future, but at the present, it often felt as if I were trudging through a wilderness with no end in sight. It was easy to feel discouraged.
That afternoon when I visited the sister with whom I had the appointment, she and I shared our testimonies of the Savior with each other, and my hope was renewed. I was not left to find my way through the darkness alone. The Savior was the light through this unique “wilderness” period of my life. I had felt His guiding influence as I made important life decisions. Just as the Lord prepared Nephi’s family for their journey by providing them with the Liahona and the brass plates, I had been prepared by the faith and power that come through regular scripture study and temple attendance. Even though at times I yearned for my promised land, I realized that there were many benefits to spending time in the wilderness being led by the Lord. I was learning how to go to Heavenly Father with my concerns and recognize answers to prayers. I was learning to have patience in His timing. I was learning that He would provide manna to sustain me when I felt emotionally and spiritually famished (see Mosiah 7:19). In short, I was becoming better prepared for my arrival in the promised land.
I often think back to what I learned from that visiting teaching appointment, especially during times when the wilderness seems especially barren and lonely. I look forward to the day when I can stand in my promised land and look back at the many miles I have traveled—not on my own but with the help of the Savior’s guiding light. ◼
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
The Best Valentine Day Gift Ever
"For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, not angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans 8:38-39
Saturday, February 8, 2014
A Punny Valentine
I got an email from from Orange Cat for a link for Punny Valentine ideas. For anyone who knows the Magpad, we have been known to have some interesting conversations around the kitchen table trying to out pun each other.
When I saw Orange Cat's post, I decided to cut and paste it onto our blog. You can see the origional post by clicking here. Thank you Julie Ward for the clever ideas.
Valentine’s Day is on the horizon, the stores are already starting to fill up with Easter decorations-never mind St. Patrick’s Day-and you’ve done it again. You’ve arrived too late to the holiday-aisle party and the coveted, must-have, character (or celebrity) Valentines your kids have their hearts set on are gone. Instead of convincing them to get the “see, these are super cute,” generic, picked over knock-knock joke Valentines you made them get last year, skip the holiday aisle altogether and make your own funny, punny Valentines.
All you need are a few easy-to-find items, a printer and some creativity! You can make valentines that include a sweet treat, or if you’re trying to avoid a major sugar rush, something useful or homemade. The key is to connect a sweet saying with a fun item. Make cards, tags, stickers or bag toppers to attach to your item. Play around with fun fonts, and if you have a color printer, colors.
Then, wrap them, tag them, attach them or tie them with a sweet bow and voila! Cool, clever Valentines for friends, family and even the whole class!
Some examples to get you started:
To this saying…. Attach this!
I dig you! A plastic sand shovel with M&M’s
I like the way you roll Roll of Rolos or Toosie Rolls
You rock, Valentine! Pop Rocks
I’m hooked on you Swedish Fish
You blow me away Balloon (uninflated) or bubble gum
I’m crazy about you Crazy straw
We’re mint to be York Peppermint Patty
I’m mad about you Page from a Mad Libs book
I’m fortune-ate to have you as a friend Fortune cookie
You blow my mind, Valentine! Mini-bubbles
It’s Valentine’s Day…have a ball! Bouncy ball
You make my heart glow Glow stick
You light up my life! Glow stick
You’re #1 in my book Homemade bookmark
Hope your day is chalk full of fun A stick of sidewalk chalk
Valentine, you are just write Pen or pencil
You’re a great catch! Bag of Goldfish crackers
Can I co-coax you to be mine? Hot cocoa packet
You warm my heart Hot cocoa packet
You rule! Ruler
I’m a sucker for you! Lollipop
You a-maze me, Valentine Mini-maze puzzle
I’m stuck on you Sheet of stickers
I’m bananas over you Banana
I like you a hole bunch Donut holes
Won’t chew be mine? Gumballs
I think you’re beary nice, Valentine Teddy Grahams
You are awesomesauce! Applesauce cup
You’re my main squeeze Squeezable applesauce
A big bear hug for you Gummy bears
You cracker me up Graham crackers or Cheez-its
Start the day off right! With a little bit of preparation, you can create a fun Valentine’s breakfast made entirely out of these Valentines:
You’re my main squeeze Small bottle of orange juice
You’re the apple of my eye Small bottle of apple juice
Donut you know how much I love you? Donut
I’m bacon you to be my valentine Bacon!
Don’t waffle: Say you’ll be mine! Toaster waffles
You’re cereal-ously cool Mini box of cereal
You’re my lucky charm Mini box of Lucky Charms
While you’re at it, make one of these bigger valentines for teachers your own family celebration!
You’ve got a pizza my heart Gift card for pizza
You’re my superstar Tickets to a movie or concert
Yo! Happy Valentine’s Day! Gift card for fro yo
We make a great pair Cozy socks
Don’t ever change Bag of quarters
You are sew cool! Mini sewing kit
Bee Mine Honey bear and tea
And, whatever you do this Valentine’s Day, bee sure to have a grape day!
Julie Ward
When I saw Orange Cat's post, I decided to cut and paste it onto our blog. You can see the origional post by clicking here. Thank you Julie Ward for the clever ideas.
Valentine’s Day is on the horizon, the stores are already starting to fill up with Easter decorations-never mind St. Patrick’s Day-and you’ve done it again. You’ve arrived too late to the holiday-aisle party and the coveted, must-have, character (or celebrity) Valentines your kids have their hearts set on are gone. Instead of convincing them to get the “see, these are super cute,” generic, picked over knock-knock joke Valentines you made them get last year, skip the holiday aisle altogether and make your own funny, punny Valentines.
All you need are a few easy-to-find items, a printer and some creativity! You can make valentines that include a sweet treat, or if you’re trying to avoid a major sugar rush, something useful or homemade. The key is to connect a sweet saying with a fun item. Make cards, tags, stickers or bag toppers to attach to your item. Play around with fun fonts, and if you have a color printer, colors.
Then, wrap them, tag them, attach them or tie them with a sweet bow and voila! Cool, clever Valentines for friends, family and even the whole class!
Some examples to get you started:
To this saying…. Attach this!
I dig you! A plastic sand shovel with M&M’s
I like the way you roll Roll of Rolos or Toosie Rolls
You rock, Valentine! Pop Rocks
I’m hooked on you Swedish Fish
You blow me away Balloon (uninflated) or bubble gum
I’m crazy about you Crazy straw
We’re mint to be York Peppermint Patty
I’m mad about you Page from a Mad Libs book
I’m fortune-ate to have you as a friend Fortune cookie
You blow my mind, Valentine! Mini-bubbles
It’s Valentine’s Day…have a ball! Bouncy ball
You make my heart glow Glow stick
You light up my life! Glow stick
You’re #1 in my book Homemade bookmark
Hope your day is chalk full of fun A stick of sidewalk chalk
Valentine, you are just write Pen or pencil
You’re a great catch! Bag of Goldfish crackers
Can I co-coax you to be mine? Hot cocoa packet
You warm my heart Hot cocoa packet
You rule! Ruler
I’m a sucker for you! Lollipop
You a-maze me, Valentine Mini-maze puzzle
I’m stuck on you Sheet of stickers
I’m bananas over you Banana
I like you a hole bunch Donut holes
Won’t chew be mine? Gumballs
I think you’re beary nice, Valentine Teddy Grahams
You are awesomesauce! Applesauce cup
You’re my main squeeze Squeezable applesauce
A big bear hug for you Gummy bears
You cracker me up Graham crackers or Cheez-its
Start the day off right! With a little bit of preparation, you can create a fun Valentine’s breakfast made entirely out of these Valentines:
You’re my main squeeze Small bottle of orange juice
You’re the apple of my eye Small bottle of apple juice
Donut you know how much I love you? Donut
I’m bacon you to be my valentine Bacon!
Don’t waffle: Say you’ll be mine! Toaster waffles
You’re cereal-ously cool Mini box of cereal
You’re my lucky charm Mini box of Lucky Charms
While you’re at it, make one of these bigger valentines for teachers your own family celebration!
You’ve got a pizza my heart Gift card for pizza
You’re my superstar Tickets to a movie or concert
Yo! Happy Valentine’s Day! Gift card for fro yo
We make a great pair Cozy socks
Don’t ever change Bag of quarters
You are sew cool! Mini sewing kit
Bee Mine Honey bear and tea
And, whatever you do this Valentine’s Day, bee sure to have a grape day!
Julie Ward
Saturday, January 25, 2014
Good Advice When Making Decisions
"When
we make decisions, God expects us to pray and trust and then not panic
or 'jump ship' when something doesn't seem to be going right."
You can also see the video by clicking here.
Monday, January 20, 2014
Life/Death: Answers
When a loved one has died, have you wondered if you would ever see them again?
I asked a friend, whose father passed away this past year, if he believed if he would see his father again. He paused, thought for a long moment, and then said, "We'll see if it happens."
I asked a friend, whose father passed away this past year, if he believed if he would see his father again. He paused, thought for a long moment, and then said, "We'll see if it happens."
I told him I knew I would see my father again. My father died 6 years ago. The above short video explains what I know about the subject of life and death.
Saturday, January 18, 2014
Colby Fire!
On Thursday morning a fire broke out in the hills above Glendora.
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Notice the Los Angeles temple in the bottom of the picture.
This picture is from the LA Times
At 6:15 am Thursday morning on the way to seminary, we noticed a plume of smoke rising up from the mountains to the east of us.
This picture was taken by the Glendora Police Dept.
We are very fortunate and blessed to have the resourses to battle this blaze. 750 firefighter personnel are fighting the fire, with 100 trucks, two air tankers and eight helicopters.
This is a picture of a super scooper plane obtaining water from nearby Santa Fe Dam.
This picture was taken by Margaret Finlay.
The helicopters get their water from nearby reservoirs .
I got this picture from 10news.com
750 firefighter personal were deployed to fight this fire.
This picture is from scpr.org
*Three men were being held in jail on suspicion of recklessly starting the Colby Fire in lieu of $20,000 bail each by the Glendora Police Department, Chief Tim Staab said at a Thursday morning news conference.
Staab said police believe the three set a campfire and were tossing papers into the fire when a breeze kicked up and ignited the larger blaze in the foothills. Staab said he was told by detectives that "One [suspect] had made an admission to our detectives and admitted to starting this fire." That suspect was apologetic, Staab said.
The men came to police attention after a resident reported two people walking suspiciously away from the fire Thursday morning, Staab said. The two were detained. A third person was given a ride down by the U.S. Forest Service and was later detained.
Staab said police believe the three set a campfire and were tossing papers into the fire when a breeze kicked up and ignited the larger blaze in the foothills. Staab said he was told by detectives that "One [suspect] had made an admission to our detectives and admitted to starting this fire." That suspect was apologetic, Staab said.
The men came to police attention after a resident reported two people walking suspiciously away from the fire Thursday morning, Staab said. The two were detained. A third person was given a ride down by the U.S. Forest Service and was later detained.
The suspects are being cooperative, Staab said. Staab added that the area isn't a camping area, but that people do camp in the area.
*I got most of my information for this post from this website. Thankyou scpr.org/news Southern California Public Radio
This is an email update I received about the Colby Fire from the City of Duarte:
January 20, 2014
Dear Nextdoor Neighbor;
The Colby Fire is 78% contained with more than 3 square miles burned. In all, five homes were destroyed, three persons were injured and 17 structures were damaged. Full containment is expected sometime on Wednesday of this week. The City of Duarte deactivated its Emergency Operation Center last Thursday at 11:30 p.m. but have continued to monitor the incident. There remains no significant threats to the cities of Duarte or Bradbury.
The last wave of evacuees in the Azusa neighborhood of Mountain Cove, were allowed to return home Saturday evening. At the peak, the fire caused approximately 3700 evacuations throughout Glendora and Azusa. The fire started early Thursday morning in the Angeles National Forest when Santa Ana winds hit a campfire that was set by three men. The three suspects, 23-year-old Jonathan Jarrell of Irwindale, 22-year-old Clifford Henry Jr. of Glendora and 21-year-old transient Steven Aguirre, were booked on suspicion of recklessly starting a fire the same day and are being held in lieu of $500,000 bail.
For more up to date information about the fire use Twitter: #ColbyFire No twitter/ No problem: Visit http://fire.lacounty.gov/
This is an email update I received about the Colby Fire from the City of Duarte:
January 20, 2014
Dear Nextdoor Neighbor;
The Colby Fire is 78% contained with more than 3 square miles burned. In all, five homes were destroyed, three persons were injured and 17 structures were damaged. Full containment is expected sometime on Wednesday of this week. The City of Duarte deactivated its Emergency Operation Center last Thursday at 11:30 p.m. but have continued to monitor the incident. There remains no significant threats to the cities of Duarte or Bradbury.
The last wave of evacuees in the Azusa neighborhood of Mountain Cove, were allowed to return home Saturday evening. At the peak, the fire caused approximately 3700 evacuations throughout Glendora and Azusa. The fire started early Thursday morning in the Angeles National Forest when Santa Ana winds hit a campfire that was set by three men. The three suspects, 23-year-old Jonathan Jarrell of Irwindale, 22-year-old Clifford Henry Jr. of Glendora and 21-year-old transient Steven Aguirre, were booked on suspicion of recklessly starting a fire the same day and are being held in lieu of $500,000 bail.
For more up to date information about the fire use Twitter: #ColbyFire No twitter/ No problem: Visit http://fire.lacounty.gov/
Saturday, January 4, 2014
Dutch Heritage
I found this video is on our Church's website. It is called, That We Might Be One: The Story of the Dutch Potato Project.
It is a very interesting story of service and forgiveness.
My (Kathleen's) great grandmother, *Gerritjo Meijer, is sitting on the front row on the far left side.
The rest of the family are as follows:
From left to right on the back row:
Hendrik, Derik Jan, Wilhelmina (Everts) holding her child, and Hendrik Everts
From left to right on the front row:
Gerritjo, Henrick and Wilhelmina Meijer, Berendina, and Dirkje (Dora)
From left to right front row: Bessie Knapp Bernards (John's wife), Le Grand, John, and Anita
Back row from left to right George (father), Guirtie (mother), Minnie (Kathleen's grandmother)
You can also see the video by clicking here.
Click here to see a Church News article on the subject of The Dutch Potato project.
Click here to see a Church News article on the subject of The Dutch Potato project.
I am proud of my Dutch heritage and the efforts of the Dutch Saints after World War II. I remember my hearing my Great Aunt Teuntje's stories about
living in Holland during and after the war.
This is the Hendrik and Wilhelmina Meijer family when they lived in Holland
The rest of the family are as follows:
From left to right on the back row:
Hendrik, Derik Jan, Wilhelmina (Everts) holding her child, and Hendrik Everts
From left to right on the front row:
Gerritjo, Henrick and Wilhelmina Meijer, Berendina, and Dirkje (Dora)
This is the family of Gerardus (George) and *Gerritjo (Guirtie) Meijer Bernards
This picture was taken when they lived in the United States.
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| My great grandmother and grandmother are on the back row |
Back row from left to right George (father), Guirtie (mother), Minnie (Kathleen's grandmother)
If you want to find out about your family tree,
a great free website is at: familysearch.org.
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