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It is in very tiny font: Older Posts} Week of SEPTEMBER 28-OCTOBER 4, 2025Stay on the Covenant Pathto reach theTree of Life"Time moves slowly, but passes quickly...
On this blog I share with family and friends my thoughts, doings, what interests me, and--at times--tributes to my eternal sweetheart, Walt, who graduated to heaven on 8-21-2020.
On this blog I share with family and friends my thoughts, doings, what interests me, and--at times--tributes to my eternal sweetheart, Walt, who graduated to heaven on 8-21-2020.
Dedicated to our Posterity of 78: Seven children--Janie, Gary, Steve, David, Julie, Brian, Jen, their spouses, our 39 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and posterity to come.
Dedicated to our Posterity of 78: Seven children--Janie, Gary, Steve, David, Julie, Brian, Jen, their spouses, our 39 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and posterity to come.
MONDAY,
SEPTEMBER 28, 2026
MONDAY,
SEPTEMBER 28, 2026
Family is Everything... *** *** ***Sunrise: 7:08 a.m.
Sunset: 7:38 p.m.
A rainy day...
...in our wonderfulcorner of the world.
*** *** ****** *** *** *** **Post settings Labels* *** ***
TUESDAY,
SEPTEMBER 29, 2026
Family is Everything... Institute1 Nephi 19 - 2 Nephi 3
*** *** *** *** *** *** *** ***
Our Tuesday night movie was
.the second half of
"NurembErg " from November 2025
Budget $40 million[3] Box office $70.5 million[4][5]
Information from Wikipedia
Nuremberg…
“ …is a 2025 American psychological thriller historical drama film written and directed by James Vanderbilt.
Overview & Plot
- Core Premise: The film focuses on a psychological cat-and-mouse showdown rather than just the courtroom proceedings.
- The Psychiatrist & The Prisoner: It follows U.S. Army psychiatrist Dr. Douglas Kelley, who is tasked with monitoring the mental health of imprisoned Nazi leaders. He engages in intense psychological interviews with high-ranking Nazi war criminal Hermann Göring before the trials.
| Budget | $40 million[3] |
|---|---|
| Box office | $70.5 million[4][5] |
Information from Wikipedia
Nuremberg…
“ …is a 2025 American psychological thriller historical drama film written and directed by James Vanderbilt.
Overview & Plot
- Core Premise: The film focuses on a psychological cat-and-mouse showdown rather than just the courtroom proceedings.
- The Psychiatrist & The Prisoner: It follows U.S. Army psychiatrist Dr. Douglas Kelley, who is tasked with monitoring the mental health of imprisoned Nazi leaders. He engages in intense psychological interviews with high-ranking Nazi war criminal Hermann Göring before the trials.
*** *** ***WEDNESDAY,SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 Family is
Everything...
Lunch Bunch was
at Village Baker...
12 came...
THURSDAY,
OCTOBER 1, 2026
Family is
Everything…
Sunrise of a
new month...
October...
Happy Birthday, Anna
Happy Birthday, Anna--
12 on Oct 1.
Utah family Birthday Party
last Friday...
David, Will, Adam
Thank you to David
for driving me home...
Hailey, Seth, Gary
Gary, Grama Petersen, David
Anna, Sarah, McKay, Jen
Jen, Anna, Sarah
Anna, hope you've
had a fun
12th birthday.
*** *** ***
*** Cleaning gals...
Sonia and Tina came.
Tina does not like
to be in the photo.
The 8 boxes of
Halloween...
...decorations
are out...
...what are
Janie and Ashley
doing in New York City?
*** *** ***
*** *** ***
*** *** ***
Fore-ordination...In the premortal life we were witnesses of Jesus Christ being ordained to be our Savior. I can't imagine the joy that we must have felt once this was complete.
"We affirm, on the authority of Holy Scripture, that the Being who is known among men as Jesus of Nazareth, and by all who acknowledge His Godhood as Jesus the Christ, existed with the Father prior to birth in the flesh; and that in the preexistent state He was chosen and ordained to be the one and only Savior and Redeemer of the human race. Foreordination implies and comprizes preexistence as an essential condition; therefore scriptures bearing upon the one are germane to the other; and consequently in this presentation no segregation of evidence as applying specifically to the preexistence of Christ or to His foreordination will be attempted."
--James E Talmage - Jesus the Christ
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2026
Family is
*** *** ***
*** *** ***
Fore-ordination...
In the premortal life we were witnesses of Jesus Christ being ordained to be our Savior. I can't imagine the joy that we must have felt once this was complete.
"We affirm, on the authority of Holy Scripture, that the Being who is known among men as Jesus of Nazareth, and by all who acknowledge His Godhood as Jesus the Christ, existed with the Father prior to birth in the flesh; and that in the preexistent state He was chosen and ordained to be the one and only Savior and Redeemer of the human race. Foreordination implies and comprizes preexistence as an essential condition; therefore scriptures bearing upon the one are germane to the other; and consequently in this presentation no segregation of evidence as applying specifically to the preexistence of Christ or to His foreordination will be attempted."
--James E Talmage - Jesus the Christ
OCTOBER 2, 2026
Family is
Everything…
Brian called me...
he sent me a photo
of the 12-foot
skeleton he just
put in their
front yard... 
Sunset at 7:07...
SATURDAY,
OCTOBER 3, 2026
General Conference
Rendezvousing with
First Presidency
1.
Dallin
H. Oaks – President
2.
Henry
B. Eyring – First Counselor
3.
D.
Todd Christofferson – Second Counselor
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
1.
Dieter F. Uchtdorf
2.
Dale G. Renlund
3.
David A. Bednar
4.
Quentin L. Cook
5.
Gerrit W. Gong
6.
Ulisses Soares
7.
Neil L. Andersen
8.
Ronald A. Rasband
9.
Patrick Kearon
10.
Gérald Caussé
11.
Gary E. Stevenson
12.
Clark G. Gilbert
Presidency of the Seventy
1.
Carl B. Cook
2.
Marcus B. Nash
3.
Michael T. Ringwood
4.
Arnulfo Valenzuela
5.
Edward Dube
6.
Kevin R. Duncan
7.
Benjamin M.Z. Tai
Presiding Bishopric
1.
W.
Christopher Waddell – Presiding Bishop
2.
L.
Todd Budge – First Counselor
3.
Sean
Douglas – Second Counselor
4.
Marcos A. Aidukaitis
General Officers
Relief Society
- Kristin M. Yee – President
- J. Anette Dennis – First Counselor
- Camille N. Johnson – Second Counselor
Sunday School
- Chad H. Webb – First Counselor
- Paul V. Johnson – President
- Gabriel W. Reid – Second Counselor
Young Women
- Emily Belle Freeman – President
- Tamara W. Runia – First Counselor
- Andrea Muñoz Spannaus – Second Counselor
Young Men
- Timothy L. Farnes – President
- David J. Wunderli – First Counselor
- Sean R. Dixon – Second Counselor
Primary
- Theresa A. Johnson – President
- Nina M. Garfield – First Counselor
- Rosemary K. Chibota – Second Counselor
Additional Leadership
The document also lists many other General Authority
Seventies and church leaders, available on request if you need further details
on a specific area.
GENERAL CONFERENCE – 196th
Semi-Annual -
Sat Oct. 3 - Morning
Session
At the end of the
morning session of the October 2026 general conference on Saturday, October 3,
2026, President D. Todd Christofferson said he felt compelled to speak
boldly about the explosion in recent years of gambling, which cell phones have
made more pervasive and which disproportionately affects youth and young
adults.
“Gambling is morally
wrong,” he said. It easily becomes consuming and often compulsive, robbing
time from studies, relationships and career development. “It crowds out things
of value and in their place fosters greed.”
The Second Counselor in
the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints pled
for members to “live life on a higher plane,” and “not only to refrain from
gambling but to use the time and resources saved thereby for doing good. The Lord
counsels us to be ‘anxiously engaged in a good cause,’” he said.
“A key part of a life
well-lived is contributing to the well-being of others. It is being productive
in worthy endeavors. It is being and doing better without others doing worse.
It comes by supporting and rewarding work rather than idle pursuits. Work leads
to prosperous, just, and equitable societies. Gambling, even for fun, leads in
the opposite direction.”
Earlier in the session,
President Christofferson led the sustaining of Church leaders.
President Henry B. Eyring, First Counselor in the First
Presidency, conducted the session from the Conference Center in Salt Lake City,
Utah, where thousands attended in person. Tens of thousands tuned in live from
around the world on various channels and platforms.
“In a world of
commotion, contention and cares, the Lord invites us to a place of spiritual
safety, harmony and holiness — His Holy House,” taught Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles,
who spoke about temple blessings.
“God and His sacred
ordinances and covenants of salvation and exaltation can bless; bring
forgiveness, healing and peace; and unite loved ones here and away,” he said.
This year, a total of 21 temples will be dedicated and one
rededicated, Elder Gong said.
“While we are grateful our temples and everything in them are physically
beautiful, let us celebrate and treasure even more the spiritual blessings
temples bring.”
On the topic of fasting,
Elder Ulisses Soares of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
taught that fasting is “an act of worship that shapes and refines our
discipleship and draws us closer to [God].”
He said that “through
the union of fasting and prayer, our faith, love and devotion to Him deepen. We
become more humble and more aware of our complete dependence upon the Lord. Our
hearts are softened, our souls become more receptive to the influence of the
Holy Ghost, and we are better prepared to receive personal revelation and move
forward along the covenant path.”
The fast offerings we
donate not only benefit those in need, he said, but express our love for the
Lord and our commitment to His work.
Another Apostle, Elder Gérald Caussé, taught that all disciples of Jesus
Christ
have the “duty and
privilege” of testifying of Jesus Christ.
“Bearing witness is a
foundational responsibility of discipleship. As members of the Church who have
covenanted to take upon ourselves the name of Christ, sharing our witness of
God and His Son is an essential way to keep that sacred covenant,” he said. “As
taught in the Book of Mormon, covenant disciples will ‘stand as witnesses of
God at all times and in all things, and in all places.’”
Bishop Sean Douglas, Second Counselor in the Presiding Bishopric, invited the rising generation to
prioritize serving a mission and “invite God’s children to come unto Christ.”
“We love missionaries of
all ages. You are an army of righteousness with the Doctrine of Christ as your
purpose. You are a force of faith, power, love and joy. You are what you
preach. You’re not only the messengers but also living examples of the message.
Make no mistake — you are doing the most important work you could be
doing.”
Sister Tamara Runia, First Counselor in the Young Women
General Presidency, said “tempering, refining experiences” are part of our
necessary growth during mortality.
“A godlike life is
carved from the very things that make it hard — the gut-wrenching things that
happen and the righteous desires that haven’t. ... God is shaping us into
something only He knows we can become.”
She testified that
“Christ’s work in your life and His love for you are bigger than your present
story, and He can fix what feels badly broken.”
Elder Vaiangina Sikahema, a General Authority Seventy, spoke
of “noble progenitors who left me and my posterity a legacy of faith and
courage in the face of difficulties and obstacles.”
Like his ancestors,
people throughout the ages have yearned, sacrificed, and waited for prophetic
words and direction. “What a blessing it is to live in a time when apostles and
prophets are on the earth,” he said.
Conferencegoers walk toward the Conference Center on Temple Square in
Salt Lake City, Utah, during general conference weekend, October 3–4, 2026.2026 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All
rights reserved.
Elder Kevin J. Hathaway, a General Authority Seventy, taught
that while some miracles are immediate, others come after waiting a long time,
even until the Resurrection.
“The Lord is not
delayed, distracted or derelict in His deliverance. He has not forgotten you.
He does not take joy in your suffering,” he said. “However, He knows that
lessons learned while waiting can bring converting growth that an earlier
rescue might not produce.”
Music was provided by
The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square under the direction of Mack Wilberg and
Ryan Murphy, with Brian Mathias and Richard Elliott at the organ. Guest choir
members come from Argentina, Australia, Austria, Chile, England, Finland, Germany,
Honduras, Puerto Rico, Scotland, South Africa, South Korea and Sweden.
Elder Steven D. Shumway and Elder Sergio R. Vargas, both General Authority Seventies,
gave the prayers.
Talk Summaries (By
speaking Order)
·
Elder Gerrit W. Gong: ‘Come to the
Lord in His Holy House’
·
Sister Tamara W. Runia: ‘The Sculpting
of Our Souls’
·
Elder Gérald Caussé: ‘The Gift of
Testimony’
·
Elder Vaiangina Sikahema: ‘Prophets,
Seers and Revelators’
·
Elder Kevin J. Hathaway: ‘Jesus Christ
Is the Great Deliverer’
·
Elder Ulisses Soares: ‘A Higher and
Holier Fast’
·
Bishop Sean Douglas: ‘The Hour of Your Mission Is Come’
·
President D. Todd Christofferson: ‘O
Be Wise’
Newsroom October 2026 General Conference Session Summaries, News and Announcements
SUNDAY,
OCTOBER 4, 2026
Family is
Everything
OCTOBER 3, 2026
General Conference
First Presidency
1.
Dallin
H. Oaks – President
2.
Henry
B. Eyring – First Counselor
3.
D.
Todd Christofferson – Second Counselor
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
1.
Dieter F. Uchtdorf
2.
Dale G. Renlund
3.
David A. Bednar
4.
Quentin L. Cook
5.
Gerrit W. Gong
6.
Ulisses Soares
7.
Neil L. Andersen
8.
Ronald A. Rasband
9.
Patrick Kearon
10.
Gérald Caussé
11.
Gary E. Stevenson
12.
Clark G. Gilbert
Presidency of the Seventy
1.
Carl B. Cook
2.
Marcus B. Nash
3.
Michael T. Ringwood
4.
Arnulfo Valenzuela
5.
Edward Dube
6.
Kevin R. Duncan
7.
Benjamin M.Z. Tai
Presiding Bishopric
1.
W.
Christopher Waddell – Presiding Bishop
2.
L.
Todd Budge – First Counselor
3.
Sean
Douglas – Second Counselor
4.
Marcos A. Aidukaitis
General Officers
Relief Society
- Kristin M. Yee – President
- J. Anette Dennis – First Counselor
- Camille N. Johnson – Second Counselor
Sunday School
- Chad H. Webb – First Counselor
- Paul V. Johnson – President
- Gabriel W. Reid – Second Counselor
Young Women
- Emily Belle Freeman – President
- Tamara W. Runia – First Counselor
- Andrea Muñoz Spannaus – Second Counselor
Young Men
- Timothy L. Farnes – President
- David J. Wunderli – First Counselor
- Sean R. Dixon – Second Counselor
Primary
- Theresa A. Johnson – President
- Nina M. Garfield – First Counselor
- Rosemary K. Chibota – Second Counselor
Additional Leadership
The document also lists many other General Authority
Seventies and church leaders, available on request if you need further details
on a specific area.
GENERAL CONFERENCE – 196th
Semi-Annual -
Sat Oct. 3 - Morning
Session
At the end of the
morning session of the October 2026 general conference on Saturday, October 3,
2026, President D. Todd Christofferson said he felt compelled to speak
boldly about the explosion in recent years of gambling, which cell phones have
made more pervasive and which disproportionately affects youth and young
adults.
“Gambling is morally
wrong,” he said. It easily becomes consuming and often compulsive, robbing
time from studies, relationships and career development. “It crowds out things
of value and in their place fosters greed.”
The Second Counselor in
the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints pled
for members to “live life on a higher plane,” and “not only to refrain from
gambling but to use the time and resources saved thereby for doing good. The Lord
counsels us to be ‘anxiously engaged in a good cause,’” he said.
“A key part of a life
well-lived is contributing to the well-being of others. It is being productive
in worthy endeavors. It is being and doing better without others doing worse.
It comes by supporting and rewarding work rather than idle pursuits. Work leads
to prosperous, just, and equitable societies. Gambling, even for fun, leads in
the opposite direction.”
Earlier in the session,
President Christofferson led the sustaining of Church leaders.
President Henry B. Eyring, First Counselor in the First
Presidency, conducted the session from the Conference Center in Salt Lake City,
Utah, where thousands attended in person. Tens of thousands tuned in live from
around the world on various channels and platforms.
“In a world of
commotion, contention and cares, the Lord invites us to a place of spiritual
safety, harmony and holiness — His Holy House,” taught Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles,
who spoke about temple blessings.
“God and His sacred
ordinances and covenants of salvation and exaltation can bless; bring
forgiveness, healing and peace; and unite loved ones here and away,” he said.
This year, a total of 21 temples will be dedicated and one
rededicated, Elder Gong said.
“While we are grateful our temples and everything in them are physically
beautiful, let us celebrate and treasure even more the spiritual blessings
temples bring.”
On the topic of fasting,
Elder Ulisses Soares of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
taught that fasting is “an act of worship that shapes and refines our
discipleship and draws us closer to [God].”
He said that “through
the union of fasting and prayer, our faith, love and devotion to Him deepen. We
become more humble and more aware of our complete dependence upon the Lord. Our
hearts are softened, our souls become more receptive to the influence of the
Holy Ghost, and we are better prepared to receive personal revelation and move
forward along the covenant path.”
The fast offerings we
donate not only benefit those in need, he said, but express our love for the
Lord and our commitment to His work.
Another Apostle, Elder Gérald Caussé, taught that all disciples of Jesus
Christ
have the “duty and
privilege” of testifying of Jesus Christ.
“Bearing witness is a
foundational responsibility of discipleship. As members of the Church who have
covenanted to take upon ourselves the name of Christ, sharing our witness of
God and His Son is an essential way to keep that sacred covenant,” he said. “As
taught in the Book of Mormon, covenant disciples will ‘stand as witnesses of
God at all times and in all things, and in all places.’”
Bishop Sean Douglas, Second Counselor in the Presiding Bishopric, invited the rising generation to
prioritize serving a mission and “invite God’s children to come unto Christ.”
“We love missionaries of
all ages. You are an army of righteousness with the Doctrine of Christ as your
purpose. You are a force of faith, power, love and joy. You are what you
preach. You’re not only the messengers but also living examples of the message.
Make no mistake — you are doing the most important work you could be
doing.”
Sister Tamara Runia, First Counselor in the Young Women
General Presidency, said “tempering, refining experiences” are part of our
necessary growth during mortality.
“A godlike life is
carved from the very things that make it hard — the gut-wrenching things that
happen and the righteous desires that haven’t. ... God is shaping us into
something only He knows we can become.”
She testified that
“Christ’s work in your life and His love for you are bigger than your present
story, and He can fix what feels badly broken.”
Elder Vaiangina Sikahema, a General Authority Seventy, spoke
of “noble progenitors who left me and my posterity a legacy of faith and
courage in the face of difficulties and obstacles.”
Like his ancestors,
people throughout the ages have yearned, sacrificed, and waited for prophetic
words and direction. “What a blessing it is to live in a time when apostles and
prophets are on the earth,” he said.
“The Lord is not
delayed, distracted or derelict in His deliverance. He has not forgotten you.
He does not take joy in your suffering,” he said. “However, He knows that
lessons learned while waiting can bring converting growth that an earlier
rescue might not produce.”
Music was provided by
The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square under the direction of Mack Wilberg and
Ryan Murphy, with Brian Mathias and Richard Elliott at the organ. Guest choir
members come from Argentina, Australia, Austria, Chile, England, Finland, Germany,
Honduras, Puerto Rico, Scotland, South Africa, South Korea and Sweden.
Elder Steven D. Shumway and Elder Sergio R. Vargas, both General Authority Seventies,
gave the prayers.
Talk Summaries (By
speaking Order)
·
Elder Gerrit W. Gong: ‘Come to the
Lord in His Holy House’
·
Sister Tamara W. Runia: ‘The Sculpting
of Our Souls’
·
Elder Gérald Caussé: ‘The Gift of
Testimony’
·
Elder Vaiangina Sikahema: ‘Prophets,
Seers and Revelators’
·
Elder Kevin J. Hathaway: ‘Jesus Christ
Is the Great Deliverer’
·
Elder Ulisses Soares: ‘A Higher and
Holier Fast’
·
Bishop Sean Douglas: ‘The Hour of Your Mission Is Come’
·
President D. Todd Christofferson: ‘O
Be Wise’
Hear the Word of God at General Conference
Join us October 3–4 for general conference
*** *** ***If you have not seen
our mini-life-sketch,
it is at the end of
my testimony below...Redemption is equal because Christ is infinite...
-- Alma 34:14.
Glory is different because agency is real...
-- Doctrine and Covenants 93:31.
--The Bronze Serpent
Redemption is equal because Christ is infinite...
-- Alma 34:14.
Glory is different because agency is real...
-- Doctrine and Covenants 93:31.
--The Bronze Serpent
** *I am so thankful for The Plan of Salvation and the Atonement of Jesus Christ that makes this
Great Plan operational.
At the end of this October 4th, 2026I pray you have had a restful, peaceful, and spiritual Sabbath Day...
I share these truths as my testimony to you...
Heavenly Father lives and knows us each by name. He loves us and wants us to return to Him and Heavenly Mother when we leave this mortal existence. He loves us just as we are at this very moment.
*** *** ****** *** ***Heavenly Mother...
♪♫♪♪♫ "...Truth is reason;
truth eternal tells me I've a
Mother there..." ♪♫♪♪♫
--Eliza R. Snow"O, My Father"
President Dallin H.Oaks said...
"For as we have a Father in heaven, so also we have a Mother there, a glorified, exalted, ennobled Mother. That is a startling doctrine, I recognize, to some folk, and yet we ought to be governed by reason in giving consideration to this doctrine which is a revelation from God" (Sermons and Mission Services of Melvin Joseph Ballard, 205).
"For reasons the Lord has not revealed, we do not know much about a Heavenly Mother. But we have been told that the purpose of life on earth is to give us the opportunity to grow toward being like our Heavenly Father. And we know that we are children of Heavenly Parents. So we know that we have a Heavenly Mother or Mothers. But for reasons the Lord has not revealed, we do not know much about our Heavenly Mother. But we know we must have one because both men and women are working for exaltation . . ." - President Oaks
*** *** ***
Jesus Christ came to earth as The Only Begotten of the Father and fulfilled the Atonement. He is the Redeemer of all.
“An omnicompetent God leaves all mortals free to choose, but how grateful we should be that God chose long, long ago to rescue and to resurrect all His children through the Atonement of His Son. Nevertheless, some reject and many are indifferent to these and other divine beckonings, mostly because they are too caught up in the cares of the world. They are strangers to the Savior, who is far from the thoughts and intents of their hearts.”Neal A Maxwell
How Choice a Seer!
Revelation 19:16: -- "And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS".
*** *** ****** *** ***I am thankful for the guidance of the Holy Ghost as the third member of the Godhead. Walt said to me once: "I look forward to thanking the Holy Ghost in person when I get to Heaven. I don't think we give Him enough credit for all He does."
*** *** *** *** ***
Joseph Smith was foreordained to be the Prophet of the Restoration. He is the Restorer of all things.*** *** ***President Dallin H. Oaks is the Living Prophet today for all the world. 
*** *** ***
*** *** ***
The Bible is "the Word of God as far as it is translated correctly" and is a Testament of the Divinity of Jesus Christ.*** *** ***The Book of Mormon is the Word of God and is Another Testament of Jesus Christ. It is the most correct book of any book on earth.*** *** ***The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the True Church on the earth today. Because of the restored Priesthood Temple Ordinances families can be sealed for eternity.
PriesthoodAaronic andMelchizedek
*** *** *** *** ***
*** *** ***Of these truths I testify in the Name of Jesus Christ, amen.Eileen PetersenOctober 4, 2026 "Time moves slowly, but passes quickly...
I pray you have had a restful, peaceful, and spiritual Sabbath Day...
I share these truths as my testimony to you...
♪♫♪♪♫ "...Truth is reason;
truth eternal tells me I've a
Mother there..." ♪♫♪♪♫
President Dallin H.Oaks said...
"For as we have a Father in heaven, so also we have a Mother there, a glorified, exalted, ennobled Mother. That is a startling doctrine, I recognize, to some folk, and yet we ought to be governed by reason in giving consideration to this doctrine which is a revelation from God" (Sermons and Mission Services of Melvin Joseph Ballard, 205).
"For reasons the Lord has not revealed, we do not know much about a Heavenly Mother. But we have been told that the purpose of life on earth is to give us the opportunity to grow toward being like our Heavenly Father. And we know that we are children of Heavenly Parents. So we know that we have a Heavenly Mother or Mothers. But for reasons the Lord has not revealed, we do not know much about our Heavenly Mother. But we know we must have one because both men and women are working for exaltation . . ." - President Oaks
*** *** ***
Neal A Maxwell
How Choice a Seer!
