I really enjoyed Elder Gerald Lund's talk about hearts. I won't go into great detail, but it made me think of the kind of fence I want around my heart. I liked the sound of the little white picket fence with the sign "Welcome Friends." This kind of fence is mostly to keep the toddlers in, instead of others out. I like having an open home, one where others can feel welcome and comfortable, and I think my heart is a lot like that. I have certainly felt my share of heart ache and pain, but I found it was easier to heal if I remained open instead of closing myself off. I think I would add to the picket fence, my Golden Retriever. The gentlest dog I have ever met, he has also become quite the Guard Dog. He barks at those he doesn't know to warn them that, indeed, this place has protection. Yet, if they are friendly and do not abuse the privilege, he loves to have people over, and wants to play. This keeps most of the riff raff out, while enjoying the peace and love of good friends. Elder Lund applied these gates to the Spirit, and how He can carry the message "unto" the gates of the heart, but it is up to us to allow the message past those gates. I hope that my gate will always be open to the Spirit, and that my Guard Dog will ever love this Guest.
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Hi Chani!
I just wanted to let you know I've been looking in on your blog from time to time and I really enjoy it. I hope all is well with you and yours and that you're enjoying your new house. I'm doing pretty good myself and am starting to actually get better just in the last 6 weeks. Well, I guess that's all for now. Keep up the fabulous blog!
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