Have you ever wonder where you will be when the Savior comes again? I have. And I had one of those crazy moments this past week.
I was taking a shower when the whole house started to shake and rumble. There was a noise that got louder and louder and I was convinced that this was indeed the end of the world. Terrific. I'm in the shower. Of all the places to be! Just hang on a second, Second Coming!!!! As soon as I thought I was going to miss the greatest event in the history of ever, the airplane that was making the huge sound and the house shake flew over head, setting off several car alarms. So no Second Coming yet. Bummer.
I've developed a newfound love for airplanes! They're SO COOL! Since our ward contains the Air Force Base, we see them flying ALL the time. Close enough sometimes where I can see the pilots in the cock pit. Pretty dang cool. The Thunderbirds are my favorite. They do a ton of cool tricks and flips and smoke trails and it's the coolest thing ever.
Also, the Las Vegas Motorway is in our area too so we've had a crazy time combating the huge NASCAR event and the traffic and drunk people that come along with it. But it was super cool because I got to watch some planes write words in the sky for it. Cool stuff.
With all this machinery and inventions and the like, it's really made me ponder on the unimaginable power of our Heavenly Father. He understands how ALL of those things work. He's revealed to us how to make these incredible machines for our benefit. But even cooler than that, He understands how WE work. All of us, every bit of us. I've seen that more and more in my life, especially recently. I'm convinced that He knows what makes me happy and He sends tender mercies in my life that are so subtle, but let me know He's there. I'm so grateful for that. I testify that He loves us and knows us. I know He wants our happiness and that the Gospel of Jesus Christ as restored through the Prophet Joseph Smith is the way to pure joy and happiness. Take care! Be safe and keep the faith!
Elder Norton