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 <ul>
 <li class="toc-entry toc-h3"><a href="#great-memories-from-our-ward-members-in-heaven">Great memories from our Ward members in Heaven</a></li>
 <li class="toc-entry toc-h3"><a href="#years-ago-acts-of-kindness">Years Ago, Acts of Kindness</a></li>
-<li class="toc-entry toc-h3"><a href="#great-memories-of-sacrifice-together">Great memories of Sacrifice together</a></li>
-<li class="toc-entry toc-h3"><a href="#caring-this-month">Caring this Month</a></li>
-<li class="toc-entry toc-h3"><a href="#always-be-seeking">Always be Seeking</a></li>
+<li class="toc-entry toc-h3"><a href="#sacrifice-for-each-other">Sacrifice for each other</a></li>
+<li class="toc-entry toc-h3"><a href="#ward-caring-in-november">Ward Caring in November</a></li>
+<li class="toc-entry toc-h3"><a href="#seeking-service">Seeking service</a></li>
+</ul>
+</li>
+<li class="toc-entry toc-h2"><a href="#church-light-the-world">Church “Light the World”</a>
+<ul>
+<li class="toc-entry toc-h3"><a href="#forced-acts-of-service">Forced acts of service</a></li>
+<li class="toc-entry toc-h3"><a href="#sought-after-acts-of-service">Sought after acts of service</a></li>
 </ul>
 </li>
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 <h3 id="great-memories-from-our-ward-members-in-heaven">
 <a class="anchor" href="#great-memories-from-our-ward-members-in-heaven" aria-hidden="true"><span class="octicon octicon-link"></span></a>Great memories from our Ward members in Heaven</h3>
-<p><b>Feelings of gratitde</b> I have observed from former acquaintances with those who have passed.</p>
+<p><b>Feelings of respect</b>. These are a few observed acts of service I observed from former weekly acquaintances. Observations that I miss from those who have passed, but cemented grand memories.</p>
 
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@@ -133,40 +139,43 @@ <h3 id="great-memories-from-our-ward-members-in-heaven">
 
 <h3 id="years-ago-acts-of-kindness">
 <a class="anchor" href="#years-ago-acts-of-kindness" aria-hidden="true"><span class="octicon octicon-link"></span></a>Years Ago, Acts of Kindness</h3>
-<p>I came across a <b>card with many signatures</b> and addressed to my son who was serving in Afganistan.  This was a card thanking Trent for his service.    It was signed by many in our ward today…</p>
+<p>I came across an act of Kindness, a <b>card with many signatures</b> addressed to my son who was serving in Afganistan December 2011.  This was a card thanking Trent for his service.    It was signed by many in our ward today…</p>
 
 <p>Randy Rose, Sam Ng, Carl Moberly, Tex Prows, Oddie Kelly, Dave Lang, Nathan Mahelona, Brian Hogstrom, David Nelson, Josiah Drew.</p>
 
 <p><img src="/churchofjesuschrist/images/afganistan_card.jpeg" alt="card"></p>
 
-<h3 id="great-memories-of-sacrifice-together">
-<a class="anchor" href="#great-memories-of-sacrifice-together" aria-hidden="true"><span class="octicon octicon-link"></span></a>Great memories of Sacrifice together</h3>
-<p>Feeling of thankfulness that I see in <b>words, deeds, or actions from others</b>.</p>
+<h3 id="sacrifice-for-each-other">
+<a class="anchor" href="#sacrifice-for-each-other" aria-hidden="true"><span class="octicon octicon-link"></span></a>Sacrifice for each other</h3>
+<p>For any service there is a feeling thankfulness by another.  I want to share some of my thank you observation I see in <b>words, deeds, or actions from other Ward members</b>.</p>
 
 <ul>
   <li>
-    <p>Oddie Kelly.  There are many memories of gospel being shared by Oddie and his comment always begins, “I am so gratfule to be among you …”.</p>
+    <p>Oddie Kelly.  There are many memories of gospel being shared in oue classrooms. Oddie is someone I have counted on for participation. Oddie and his comments always begin, “I am so gratfule to be among you …”.</p>
   </li>
   <li>
-    <p>Brian Akagi.   I have always been amazed at the behind the scenes service I have seen from Brian in the media room, or elsewhere.</p>
+    <p>Brian Akagi.   I have always been amazed at the behind the scenes service I have seen from Brian in the media room, he has assisted in bringing the broadcast to those of us in need.  Brian’s behind the scenes efforts don’t end there…</p>
   </li>
   <li>
-    <p>Taelure Nelson.   I don’t believe there has ever been and activity where you have not seen Taelure doing something productive and important behind the scenes.</p>
+    <p>Heidi Drew.  The years of Music responsibility.  The music of Christmas and other holidays has been filled with music provided by Heidi for many years.  Her efforts stand out as a memory for me, particularly when I participate in choir.</p>
   </li>
   <li>
-    <p>Terry Finch, Eddie Strause, Mark Edmonson.   The years of building the scenes.  There is a feeling of yesteryear and service reminisence in all the provide in props.</p>
+    <p>Gavin Raichart.  The years of Testimony meeting responsibility.  There have been many “man’ size and heart felt testimonies from this “getting” older young person.</p>
   </li>
   <li>
-    <p>Gavin Raichart.  The years of Testimony responsibility.  There have been many “man’ size testimonies from this “getting” older young person.</p>
+    <p>Taelure Nelson.   I don’t believe there has ever been and munch-and-mingle activity where I have not seen Taelure doing something productive and important behind the scenes.  Taelure is always doing something to serve us ..</p>
   </li>
   <li>
-    <p>Nathan and Devi Mahalona.  The great example of going and serving the Lord as missionaries.</p>
+    <p>Terry Finch, Eddie Strause, Mark Edmonson.   The building the scenes of Halloween and Christmas.  There is a feeling of yesteryear and service reminisence in all the provide in props.</p>
+  </li>
+  <li>
+    <p>Nathan and Devi Mahalona.  The great example of going and serving the Lord as missionaries.  They represent who I want to become ..</p>
   </li>
 </ul>
 
-<h3 id="caring-this-month">
-<a class="anchor" href="#caring-this-month" aria-hidden="true"><span class="octicon octicon-link"></span></a>Caring this Month</h3>
-<p>By definition, <b>sacrifice is simply caring and turning our will toward God</b>.  The spirt most certainly bolsters an such event.</p>
+<h3 id="ward-caring-in-november">
+<a class="anchor" href="#ward-caring-in-november" aria-hidden="true"><span class="octicon octicon-link"></span></a>Ward Caring in November</h3>
+<p>By definition, <b>sacrifice is simply caring and turning our will toward God</b>.  The spirt most certainly bolsters any such event.</p>
 
 <p>Sister Sigle.  A couple of weeks ago, “<b>our sacrifice</b>” became somewhat “<b>complete</b>” with regards to our long time ward member Claudia Sigle.  Our ward overwhelmed it on this Monday afternoon.</p>
 
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 <p><img src="/churchofjesuschrist/images/sigle_move.jpeg" alt="move"></p>
 
-<h3 id="always-be-seeking">
-<a class="anchor" href="#always-be-seeking" aria-hidden="true"><span class="octicon octicon-link"></span></a>Always be Seeking</h3>
-<p>Transitions in <b>life are a series of starts, continuations, and some ends<b>.  Serving God is love, <b>love never ends</b>. But percentages change(+-), the key is <b>finding good balances</b>.</b></b></p>
+<h3 id="seeking-service">
+<a class="anchor" href="#seeking-service" aria-hidden="true"><span class="octicon octicon-link"></span></a>Seeking service</h3>
+<p>Transitions in <b>life are a series of starts, continuations, and some ends<b>.  Serving God is love, <b>love never ends</b>.</b></b></p>
+
+<p>Sometimes our balance changes.  The percentages of showing God’s love change(+-), the key is <b>finding good balances</b>.  Trying in all phases to find</p>
 
 <ul>
+  <li>Seminary and High School (bolster your day)</li>
   <li>A truck driver 1 year (preparing to serve) 🥲</li>
   <li>A missionary; 2 years  (90% serving God)  👍</li>
   <li>A college student; 4 years (10% serving God)</li>
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   <li>A teacher, working on my 5th year (focus on education, 50% serving God) 🫶</li>
 </ul>
 
+<h2 id="church-light-the-world">
+<a class="anchor" href="#church-light-the-world" aria-hidden="true"><span class="octicon octicon-link"></span></a>Church “Light the World”</h2>
+<p>Our faith and desire to server is bolstered by community.    The Church and stake Mikkel ans Schafer send a lot of messages to help us remember Joy and to share Light.</p>
+
+<ul>
+  <li>#1 Give your favorite book to someone.   I see a bond between my wife and her mother by sharing simple things.</li>
+</ul>
+
+<p>…</p>
+
+<ul>
+  <li>#50 Laugh with a friend.  On our Sigle move, it seemed that there was a lot of laughter.  Simple watching people work together awkwardly brings a lot of job.</li>
+</ul>
+
+<p>Light the world begins with a smile.   Then the light of us all Jesus Christ seems to come through our simple actions.</p>
+
+<h3 id="forced-acts-of-service">
+<a class="anchor" href="#forced-acts-of-service" aria-hidden="true"><span class="octicon octicon-link"></span></a>Forced acts of service</h3>
+<p>Sometimes burdens of life bring “forced” acts of service.  Watching Lori Moberly with Carl reminded me back to my time with Tamara.  In such a situation, you know the end is coming, you just don’t know when.</p>
+
+<p>In my case, the “Tender mercies of Heaven” accompanied my every step.  Small events of failure and realization become lasting memories.</p>
+
+<p>After Tamraa died, I had the weaving of these <b>memories, geneology, and deceased relatives interweave</b>.  Similar to Joseph and his experiences with Alvin.</p>
+
+<h3 id="sought-after-acts-of-service">
+<a class="anchor" href="#sought-after-acts-of-service" aria-hidden="true"><span class="octicon octicon-link"></span></a>Sought after acts of service</h3>
+<p>I have beeen fortuante to work where I see my son Shay on a daily basis.   My work, is my form of service.   <b>Many things folded together to help me make a service choice</b>.</p>
+
+<p>I believe “God opens doors and miracles to those who seek them”.  Not only as individuals opportunities, but often as chruch opportunities.  In my case, I looked at the Church for my after coorporate mircale…</p>
+
+<ul>
+  <li>Served as a badged missionary and Wildwood Ranch</li>
+  <li>Served as a one day a week Temple Worker</li>
+  <li>Served as a Math Teaching assistant at San Diego High School</li>
+  <li>Served in logistic operations at the Red Cross</li>
+</ul>
+
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