Another Week

 It's been another week of political and inhumane terror. See, I feel that when the United States of America makes enemies with NATO, it pure terror. And the killing of another man in Minnesota by ICE agents is terrifying. When will this stop?

I'm not a Republican, I never have been. I'm not a Democrat now, I was one at one time. I believe that both parties are broken. Let's be honest, I have not voted for a Republican presidential candidate for a long, long time....maybe never. I did not vote for Mitt Romney, because I am an Obama lover. I believe in helping others, even those who do not contribute to the economy. I believe in a woman's choice, even if it's not a choice I would make. I believe that people come before the almighty dollar. What is going on right now is breaking my heart.  

As I sat in my house this morning, I thought about going to church with people who are Republicans, who watch Fox News, who support a President who I can only relate to as Satan. I do not for one minute believe that The Church of Jesus Christ supports what is going on in the world. I don't believe that the leaders of this church think that what is happening is okay. 

So I put my head up and went to church. I felt the Spirit as I renewed my covenants and sang the hymns of Jesus Christ. Then I went to Primary...the children's organization... and taught them the song, Jesus said Love Everyone.  Treat them Kindly too. When your heart is Filled with Love, others will Love you. It was a political message, but it is also the truth and it is included in the Children's Songbook. Actually, I taught it to them the last time I went, I just fill in occasionally, and they remembered it. We sang some other songs and then I told them that sometimes when I have a bad day and I like to listen to I Will Walk With Jesus. Would they sing it to me?  And we sang it and I felt my heart change. I looked up to see other adults with tears in their eyes. They needed to hear it too. I'm not alone. There are others who also feel the burdens of this world. There are others who need the message of Peace that Jesus has given us. 

Now, for the rest of my life. I'm still trying to stay away from the screens. 

I finished my book.

I joined the ACLU...

I subbed for my friend for the entire day.  It's harder than you know.

I went to the Rec center a few times this week.

I went for a walk with my friend Kathy. She was excited about the Rime Ice. It was cold.

I spent an hour or so on Family Search after Richard asked me a question.

I also went to the Temple. I do that every week.  

And of course, I worked on quilts, which lead me to Sallies Back Porch Quilts. Chatting with Sallie is always a blessing for me. 

I'm going to make it. I'm grateful that the sun came out. I'm grateful for my family, who are all safe and warm in this Storm and I'm grateful that there is light and love. In the words of Martin Luther King, 

God Bless....

Love to all....

Here Comes the Sun....