We have had more rain, days of rain, then clear skys, then wind and more rain. It is past time to begin mowing the acres of grass that surround our Bedford home, but it has been so wet we have had to wait.

The General Conference sessions of the Church were available to us on television. What a wonderfully inspiring experience! We took lots of notes. Terry enjoyed the Priesthood session with other brethren of the Branch at the Bedford chapel Saturday evening, 8pm. We couldn't help thinking about our children and grandchildren, gathered in their homes, viewing these same proceedings.

Yesterday, April 6, was the birthday of this great Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. By revelation we know it to also be the true birth date of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

The flowers are popping up all over this village of Bedford. They remind us of the promise of re-birth, of a future glorious resurrection made possible by the atoning sacrifice, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is a beautiful time of year, springtime!