On our recent visit to California, I saw this wall hanging in a home we visited. I understand much better at this stage in my life that happiness really is a choice. We can choose to be happy. Our happiness is not dependent on the circumstances of the day or on the choices made by those around us. It is a mindset and a gift from God that is more fully appreciated as we “live in the present moment” and as we “enjoy our daily walk through life.” This, in addition to our efforts to put ourselves in line with the will of God, will bring us happiness.
I was on the run yesterday to teach a class. I took just a moment to get this shot with my phone before disappearing into the chapel. I love to see rainbows, even if it is just a fraction of the bow. Rainbows are not only beautiful but they are symbolic of the covenant made to Noah that the earth would not have another great flood. The symbolism extends further to assure us of the return of the City of Enoch as it becomes part of the New Jerusalum at the time of the Second Coming of Christ. A lot to think about when we see these beautiful colors in the sky.
I was in Salt Lake this past weekend and went out early one morning, chasing the best light of the day for photographs. The golden light of the morning illuminated the outwardly visible elements of the Kennecott Copper Mine. This brought to mind the sweet memory of my father who grew up near the mine. Dad worked there for several years and his father, Leonard, had a general store in Lark, a tiny town that serviced many miners and their families. I am grateful to have fond and loving memories of my father and grandfather who were part of the small communities around Kennecott.
Last weekend James and I dined at a family favorite, Pantrucas. It is a family-run, Chilean restaurant in Provo, Utah. Margarita and Ricardo do it all, working at a furious pace to produce fantastic Chilean food in a warm, friendly environment. Check out their website (pantrucas.com) and pay them a visit next time you are in the land of the Cougars. By the way, the peach smoothies are fantastic this time of year.