The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is geographically organized by stakes. We lived in the Redrock Stake for 22 years until today when our ward was transferred to the Meadows Stake. We look forward to new friendships and service opportunities with the wonderful members of the Meadows Stake.

But as we make this change, I must take a moment and express my deepest gratitude to God for many dear and close relationships in the Redrock Stake that have deeply blessed my life and the lives of my wife and sons. These special relationships have been forged through many years of meaningful and spiritual experiences together, through good times and through hard times. God bless the Saints of the Redrock Stake for all of your goodness and kindness. You have my deepest love and respect.

Las Vegas Nevada Redrock Stake Center

Yesterday was peaceful and lovely, including the beautiful sunset over the Las Vegas valley. I hope to always have a grateful heart for days like that. It is true that we often don’t appreciate things until they are gone or are slipping away from us. It isn’t until we lose our health, or lose a loved one, or lose our financial stability, or lose something else of value that our eyes of gratitude are able to really see the blessings that we commonly take for granted. Maintaining a grateful heart is a commandment from God. Why? Because it is one of the most important things we can do to be happy in this mortal life. And God wants us to be happy.

Las Vegas Sunset July 3, 2015

I am grateful to have the temple in our valley. In the temple we are taught more completely the plan of God for His children. We make covenants to help us stay close to the Lord. I have felt the supernal blessings of peace and comfort in the temple. My heart is thankful.

Las Vegas Temple

Mañana, después de más de cinco años, le van a relevar al Obispo Sabate. El y su esposa, Graciela, han servido al Barrio Rainbow Vista con una dedicación y un amor increíbles. Ellos son discípulos verdaderos de Jesucristo y la luz del Señor se manifiesta en todo lo que hacen. La reunion mañana será especial, llena del Espíritu del Señor. Les invito a todos a asistir mañana a las 9:00 de la mañana. La dirección es: 7401 Smoke Ranch Road, Las Vegas, NV 89129.

Con todo mi corazón, les agradezco al Obispo Sabate y a su esposa por todas las bendiciones que el Señor me ha dado por medio de ellos.

Bishop Anibal and Graciela Sabate

What a blessing it is to perceive color. And yet that blessing is not available to all. Many of the patients I work with each day have advanced glaucoma and are not able to fully appreciate God’s beautiful offerings. God often blesses the world with vibrant scenes and I am thankful to be able to receive them. The rich colors in the image below played out during a recent afternoon at the Red Rock National Conservation Area in Las Vegas.

Red Rock National Conservation Area