"Britney Spears is boosting morale in Afghanistan, based on this music video taped by Marines stationed there. "I am in LOVE with this," Spears tweeted in response to the "Hold It Against Me" production. "I always knew our soldiers were fierce! Thanks for everything you guys do." (Thanks for the heads up, Katie)
This has some amusing moments in it - go U.S. Marines!!!!!!!!!!!
I had to put this one in too from several months ago made by Army soldiers in Afghanistan:
Friday, April 22, 2011
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Remembering Him
I am always grateful for any occasion such as this to again be reminded what my brother and Savior did for me. Knowing that I am riddled with imperfection and weakness, my Savior stood up and did what I could not do for myself. What an incredible debt I owe to my Master, my Redeemer.
How does one fully appreciate and comprehend all that Christ went through for each and every one of us? I don't know that I will ever completely understand it, but I will always be grateful. He suffered for our sins and felt all our pain and sorrow. He was brutally crucified and then resurrected three days later. It is Jesus Christ alone that has provided us a way back to our Heavenly Father's presence - back home. Whether or not every human on this earth chooses to accept the atonement of Jesus Christ, it won't ever change the fact that he still did it anyway, for me, for you, for all mankind.
Alma 34:8-10:
...Behold, I say unto you, that I do know that Christ shall come among the children of men, to take upon him the transgressions of his people, and that he shall atone for the sins of the world; for the Lord God hath spoken it.
For it is expedient that an atonement should be made; for according to the great plan of the Eternal God there must be an atonement made, or else all mankind must unavoidably perish; yea, all are hardened; yea, all are fallen and are lost, and must perish except it be through the atonement which it is expedient should be made.
For it is expedient that there should be a great and last sacrifice; yea, not a sacrifice of man, neither of beast, neither any manner of fowl; for it shall not be a human sacrifice; but it must be an infinite and eternal sacrifice.
I accept his gift with a grateful heart.
Happy Easter everyone.
How does one fully appreciate and comprehend all that Christ went through for each and every one of us? I don't know that I will ever completely understand it, but I will always be grateful. He suffered for our sins and felt all our pain and sorrow. He was brutally crucified and then resurrected three days later. It is Jesus Christ alone that has provided us a way back to our Heavenly Father's presence - back home. Whether or not every human on this earth chooses to accept the atonement of Jesus Christ, it won't ever change the fact that he still did it anyway, for me, for you, for all mankind.
Alma 34:8-10:
...Behold, I say unto you, that I do know that Christ shall come among the children of men, to take upon him the transgressions of his people, and that he shall atone for the sins of the world; for the Lord God hath spoken it.
For it is expedient that an atonement should be made; for according to the great plan of the Eternal God there must be an atonement made, or else all mankind must unavoidably perish; yea, all are hardened; yea, all are fallen and are lost, and must perish except it be through the atonement which it is expedient should be made.
For it is expedient that there should be a great and last sacrifice; yea, not a sacrifice of man, neither of beast, neither any manner of fowl; for it shall not be a human sacrifice; but it must be an infinite and eternal sacrifice.
I accept his gift with a grateful heart.
Happy Easter everyone.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Music Concert
Last night we attended Ronin's 2nd Grade Music Concert.
My handsome little stud.
I love Ronin's rich, dark brown eyes. I think they are such a beautiful color.
Dropping him off to wait with his classmates. It was quite amusing to watch how the attention of the other kids went right to Ronin as soon as he showed up (he is the class clown, after all.)
Music Concert Video. This one's for you, Jed:
I went to the concert not expecting to be stirred up with emotion, but it was surprisingly hard to fight back a few tears while listening to the children singing patriotic songs. It made me miss Jed. :( I can certainly see why Ronin would often say how sad it made him to practice those songs at school. They would always make him think of his dad.
Concert is over!
Apparently student body elections are going on right now at the high school (where the concert was held.) There were campaign posters all over the hallways. As we were walking out, I saw this one. Made me chuckle:
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