"We acknolwedge Thy hand in the miracle of victory for Romanian people so long oppressed."
"Bless their widows and orphans, and their wounded sons and daughters to rise from their beds of affliction and become strong once again. "
"Let this nation become a great citadel of spiritual strength and a beacon of light to neighboring nations."
"This land is rich with the blood of Israel."
Isn't that so exciting? And I get to be a small part of it.
And on a completely different note, here's a quote that I love from a talk President Hinckley gave to single adults in 1996. I think it applies to all of us:
"I have enjoyed these words of Jenkins Lloyd Jones, which I clipped from the newspaper some years ago. Said he:
"Anyone who imagines that bliss [in marriage] is normal is going to waste a lot of time running around shouting that he has been robbed.
“[The fact is] most putts don’t drop. Most beef is tough. Most children grow up to be just people. Most successful marriages require a high degree of mutual toleration. Most jobs are more often dull than otherwise. …
“Life is like an old-time rail journey—delays, sidetracks, smoke, dust, cinders and jolts, interspersed only occasionally by beautiful vistas and thrilling bursts of speed.
“The trick is to thank the Lord for letting you have the ride” ("Big Rock Candy Mountains,” Deseret News, 12 June 1973, A4)."
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I finally have access to the computer to sit down and read your blog and I have thoroughally enjoyed myself! It is edifying and educational and I am thankful for the time you spend sharing your thoughts.
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