I have been working on reading the Book of Mormon before the end of the year, per President Nelson's challenge to the women in October conference. I have tried to be open with my family about my goal and have a chart on the fridge where I am keeping track of my reading. It has been neat to see my kids' support and interest. Tonight Sam sat down with me and read several verses to me as I was reading. I really had to binge read today because I was behind the pacing schedule by about 20 chapters. Ooops!
Marie is reading the Book of Mormon, too. She is going slowly, but this is her first time ever reading it on her own so I reassured her that reading it a little each day, no matter how long it takes her, is what is important. I am praying that she gains a testimony of the book as she does this reading. I want more than anything for my children to gain an greater testimony of regular scripture study than I have. That is something I never developed well in my youth and have, consequently, struggled with being consistent on in my adult life. My testimony has not suffered, but I do believe my general understanding and knowledge has suffered. I am trying though and am grateful for the chance at eternal progress.
There have been terrible fires in California this year. A fire near Sacramento basically wiped out the entire town of Paradise. The town is surrounded by mountains and forest and when the fires swept in they had no way of evacuating. Many people died in their cars and homes. It is just so devastating. There are fires in Ventura County, as well. The winds took the fires from Simi, but many other areas have been burned.
The last days are here. I certainly feel the urgency to be found on the right side of the battle.
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