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Fun at the Lake/Learning

Elizabeth

Maddie

John Derek

Grandmommy and Grandaddy

Cousin Caroline

Samantha

Tubing

James
We had a blast up at the lake with our cousins.  It is such a joy to be around family.  We love it!!
 
We tubed, swam, skied, ate, laughed, it was a good weekend.  Even little Michael got in a tube with Elizabeth.  He loved it.  He even turned around and rode backwards for a while.  That boy has lost his fear of the water.  It is so fun to see him so confident and unafraid.
 
Book of Mormon, Alma 52:21
"21  And it came to pass that Moroni, having no hopes of meeting them upon fair grounds, therefore, he resolved upon a plan that he might decoy the Lamanites out of their strongholds."
This plan is used over and over again in this war. I am amazed at how many times the Lamanites take the bait. The Lamanites don't learn from the past. They are only driven by desire and pride. This is their greatest downfall.

I am grateful to a Heavenly Father who warns me of danger. Who encourages me to study and learn from those who went before me, that I may not fall into the traps of Satan.
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