Last night, just after midnight as I was brushing my teeth and going to bed, I was scrolling through my instagram feed. I saw beautiful homes, I saw cute Christmas pictures and then I saw the video announcing the prophet of our church, President Monson had passed away. I was the first view on the video only posted a minute before I saw it. I quickly showed Steve who was just getting out of bed after having trouble sleeping. Which was of course not the best timing because then we were up even longer talking about President Monson and Steve had even more trouble sleeping which means he was up extra late reading some of Monson’s most recent talks and watching a few videos.
Just last night I was sitting on Hallie’s bed and we were talking about the importance of prophets. We have prophets of old and modern day prophets and their counsel is valuable.
For those that don’t share my faith and may not know Monson – he was a man who lived a life of service to others. He lived a life dedicated to God and the church. His stories were entertaining and sentimental. His messages were inspiring. He was loved and will be missed. The passing of a prophet is always a time of appreciation and reflection and today has been just that.
Today my lettering practice was based on his words – his list of amazing quotes is endless.
I don’t share your faith (I’m Tao) but my heart goes out to anyone experiencing the loss of a loved one.
I know from sad experience that to lose someone is always painful but especially hard around public holidays/festivals.
My thoughts are with you and your family as you absorb this loss.
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I don’t make New Year resolutions but this year I’m trying to do something different for 30 days. So I have set myself 3 words believe, hope, dare.
I am going to believe in what I know to be true.
Hope for positive changes (especially in my own life).
Dare to take action to help change things in my life and outside.
Wishing you all the best for 2018 and hoping your health stays on track.
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I love your letter writing – beautiful. Did you teach yourself? Use a book? Watch videos? Would love to know how you learned 🙂
I purchased an online course from handlettereddesign.com. It had practice sheets I used over and over again. And then I started doodling on every paper in sight. You should see my desk – it’s a little comical. I’ve got medical bill envelopes that have the most lovely quotes scrawled across them!