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Monday, April 26, 2021

First one back in the library after a year.

Yes, I thought there'd be a line but I guess people don't know it's open again. Thank goodness for small mercies and getting on a computer again. My last time was in December in Washington. Otherwise it's one-finger typing on my trusty ipad.

60th Baptismal Anniversary

I was able to video chat with my sister Rose the morning of our baptismal anniversary. I baked a cake for the occasion and later two elders paid me a visit and I sent them home with cake for the four elders. Then on April 11th I made a sentimental journey to Vallejo to attend Vallejo II Ward. I was able to attend Relief Society in person as they had their first meeting in a year. I was given paper roses for being a guest! Then in chapel for fast meeting the bishop introduced me and had me stand up! I was first to share my testimony as I had also been first earlier in my own ward. I gave some background of how Don and Bev were tracted by two elders, joined the Church, and invited Mother, Rose and me to take the missionary discussions. He baptized us on March 25 and Mother died 10 months later and was buried on the 25th. It was good for my soul to be there and some remember me and Bishop Don Davis. One brother told me Don ordained him an elder. I took pictures and enjoyed my visit so very much. I then went to 515 Bonita Court and was invited inside and stood in our bedroom. Then past Hogan Jr. High to 108 Crane Court for another picture. I even saw a '55 Chevy on Rollingwood on my way to 135 Renida Street for another picture. These sweetpeas remind me of our bedroom window sill. I cried as a walked down the hill remembering our mother and my 15 years with her and Rose. I have a 60 mug I plan to use all this year in remembrance of 60 years in the Church. I know that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God. I know Joseph Smith is a prophet. I know the Book of Mormon is true. I know Russell M. Nelson is a prophet. I know The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the true Church and restored by the Prophet Joseph. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.