For our Chinese dinner, Monique had some wonderful things planned. After two days of being in the kitchen she decided she didn't want to do that again so we ordered pizza. Everyone was just fine with that and it was the perfect ending to our vacation - no one had to slave over the food so everyone was able to enjoy all the activities!
We gathered for our scriptural thought and it was my turn.
I started out asking: What is the most important commandment? Many people gave really good answers - love God, love our neighbor, obey, be kind, don't steal...
The most important commandment is the one you are having the hardest time keeping.
I shared the story from President Faust about his horse, Dandy, who didn't like fences. It would get out all the time because it didn't like to be restricted. One day, he got out and took another horse with him. They found an abandoned barn with feed. They ate it but didn't know it was poisoned to kill the rats. They both died.
I had Kevin read the poem The Ambulance Down in the Valley. Do you want an ambulance in the valley or a fence on the cliff to prevent the injuries in the valley?
I shared the scripture: If you love me, keep my commandments.
Obedience shouldn't be looked on as a bad thing.
We all enjoyed fortune cookies and creamy cheese cake for dessert.
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