My Primary teacher often made the comment, what if Jesus came to our home for a visit!.. that would be great!..... But for me, I have wondered what it would be like to open the front door and see the Prophet, stopping by for dinner, and a enjoyable evening with me, and my family.
My Grandmother, Sophronia Lydia Smith, (who married Ether Record Brimhall) was a cousin to President George Albert Smith. Besides being family, President Smith enjoyed the company of my Grandparents. My Dad said that President Smith would often stop by, and have dinner and spend a evening visiting with them.
My Grandparents had 13 children. Grandpa Brimhall's, brother's wife died, and could not care for his children alone. So my Grandparents took his children and raised them as their own, making 19 children in the home. Dad said when the dinner bell rang, you got to the table, or went with out. I asked how the family managed with so many children in the house? Dad said that the older ones helped to care for the younger ones.
I thought it was interesting that both my Grandmother, and my Grandfather Brimhall, had collage degrees. Grandfather was a school teacher, and well liked by all, He seemed to have a good sense of humor, and was one of those folks who seem to attract people to him.
2 comments:
Hi Wom! I've enjoyed your comments over on the Frog Blog (thanks!) so I dropped by this morning. I'm so glad I did! What warm fuzzies you have here. After just a few minutes I feel like I know you, and wish we were neighbors.
I feel exactly the same as you do about writing, by the way -- and I've published seven books! Isn't blogging wonderful?
Thanks for sharing!
Neat! Well, it's a good comparison. Jesus or a Prophet of His showing up for dinner. Close enough in my book.
What an amazing story to share with your family. I'm so pleased that you are writing like this.
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