I had planned on volunteering at Josh's preschool today. However, around 10:30 the missionaries called and asked if I could go with them to an appointment. There was a time in my life when I went out with the missionaries on a regular basis, helping them teach people about our faith. That hasn't been me for about the past....10 years? The last time I tried to ask someone if she wanted to learn more about my religion she laughed in my face and said she'd rather convert to Buddhism (who wouldn't? ha!) That event really rattled my confidence in sharing my beliefs with others (she was my really good friend, and when she laughed at me, it hurt.) I've become pretty timid about talking religion since then, and tend to just keep to myself when the subject comes up in mixed company.
So, today I did go with the missionaries to teach a woman about my age. It was so neat. The reason they asked me to accompany them is because they have strict rules that don't allow them to be alone with an unaccompanied woman. Also, perhaps they were hoping I could fellowship her somewhat. I tried my best to contribute to the conversation and they missionaries even asked me directly a couple times to share my feelings about prayer and the Book of Mormon. I felt at ease, not nervous at all. I think this is due to the fact that this woman had invited us into her home and she wanted to know about our beliefs. I felt comfortable talking to her because she asked. I told the missionaries that I was glad they asked me to come along. If they go back, I hope they call me up again.
It is so cold today! This time last week we had the windows open and were wearing shorts. Today I got out my winter coat. I thought it would be a gradual change. I guess it is just that time of year when the weather fluctuates a great deal. The boys' winter clothes finally arrived today. We'd left them in Florida to be shipped. Just in the nick of time!
A couple of the students in my sci-fi class got into a spat about God/evolutionism/creationism. One of the students even told the professor
"What basis is there for judging one person's interpretation as any more valid than another's? I want to say this with the most respect that I possibly can since you are the Instructor, but who is to say if any other student's, or even your interpretation has any more relevance than mine? Wow, that is gutsy. The professor replied with
( a long answer in defense of her profession )I made this mistake of showing
this to my kids. Now they sing it NONSTOP.
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