Happy New Year!

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE! First of all, I want to tell Linda and Maudi thank you for the present and the great drawing, I hung it up on my wall next to me. And thank you
Grandma and Mitzie for presents too, food is always a nice addition, and the pictures of home made me smile.

I have a good story about the temple this week. At dinner with the Quintons, Mr. Quinton told us that one day there was a man who came and was looking around the temple. President Evanson went out to meet him, and asked if he could help him, he said that he drives by there everyday and everyday he feels something when he passes. They talked for a minute and President Evanson explained a little about the temple. He didn't give his name but I really liked how he could recognize a difference. He also mentioned a muslim guy who comes to visit once in a while here in Regina and he visits the temple when he does and walks around, once again President Evanson went to talk to him and found out that he too could feel God here. He kissed his hand and told him he was a man of God and left. Sometimes I get these small realizations, and this one was how blessed we are to have a temple so close and that so many people here in Regina went through the open house at the temple and saw the beauty and always comment that we are good neighbors, and they are always very gracious about the temple and the members that visit it. Sister Quinton said that every time they are doing baptisms for the dead, there is a different feeling
in there, and also when the missionaries come. And I always take for granted having that temple close by and not always taking full advantage of those blessings. I love the Spirit so much, and it is amazing the difference of having it and and not having it with you really is. There is greater happiness in living the gospel than imaginable. Today I read Alma 39-42 and wow, we have so many answers about questions people ask that don't know where to find them. I am greatful for the gospel in my life. Don't be afraid to have a conversation about one principle of the gospel, and more importantly, don't take for granted to opportunities you have to have that Spirit more abundantly in your life, because it will come if you want it to. I love you all, take care. I am sending a funny story so you are going to have to wait till it gets there... but I think you will like it!

Love, Sister North ... don't worry I am not always so serious here. Hehe.