GILLS QUILLS: August 2009

Friday, August 28, 2009

COLIN GOES THROUGH THE DENVER TEMPLE

"Was there ever a man or woman who, in a time of quiet introspection, has not pondered the solemn mysteries of life?

Has he or she not asked, "Where did I come from? Why am I here? Where am I going? What is my relationship to my Maker? Will death rob me of the treasured associations of life? What of my family? Will there be another existence after this, and, if so, will we know one another there?"

The answers to these questions are not found in the wisdom of the world. They are found only in the revealed word of God. Temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are sacred structures in which these and other eternal questions are answered. Each is dedicated as a house of the Lord, a place of holiness and peace shut apart from the world. There truths are taught and ordinances are performed that bring knowledge of things eternal and motivate the participants to live with an understanding of our divine inheritance as children of God and an awareness of our potential as eternal beings."

Gordon B. Hinckley

Thursday, August 27, 2009

APOLLO GETS A SHAVE!!

Saturday, August 22, 2009

NOTICE HOW THE LIGHT SHINETH FORTH...
Dear Elder Gill: You are hereby called to serve as a missionary of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. You are assigned to labor in the ....

(hug from grandma)

Thursday, August 20, 2009

As the days wind down and we get closer to Elder Gill"s return, we feel mixed emotions. It has been so great to have him in the mission field and get his weekly updates. We have seen some growth, but mostly have felt the blessings that come from having a family member serving the Lord. So it is sad to have that coming to an end. BUT we have another missionary headed out: As we anxiously await Colin's call to come in the mail (he and his roommates are at the post office right now as it is due to come today and they are trying to intercept our mail carrier!), we are trying to spend every minute we can with him as we know our time with him is precious and disappearing. So, yeasterday, Colin and I tackled Highgrade. Well, he tackled it, I paced myself and slowly but surely made it to the top.