We finally read the Book of Mormon consistently as a family (well, three out of four of us). It took Kiddo getting old enough and, more importantly, finding a plan that worked for us. As suggested in General Conference, we read a verse for each family member that participates. At three verses a night, we expect to finish in three or four years.
After reading the verses, we recap for Kiddo. On Sunday night, Nephi and his family finally reached the Promised Land. As I told her this, she exclaimed, "Just like the vegetables!"
She is learning something as she watches VeggieTales "Josh and Big Wall." So that's comforting.
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After the initial moment of her statement (and about four more viewings of the show) a bunch of thoughts feel into place. The Lord takes his chosen people to the promised land, in ancient Mesopotamia, in ancient Americas, and in pioneer days, and today. Also, he announces their arrival before it has actually happened. The Lord announces their arrival, and they wait for the miracle (and of course, do their part). He did this with Joshua, he did this with Lehi, and he does it with my little family.
We are again in a period of unknowing about where we'll be in our future. We don't know when, where, or how, a new job will work out. But the promise has come, and we await the miracle.
