Paul and Mar Jean Lewis: Week 23 Nov 1

We had three great sessions this week. We have been going over for the 12:30 session on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Sometimes we are needed as the witness couple and sometimes we just help to fill up the prayer circle but they are all good.

Missionaries outside the temple (Elder Staker)

we have had lots of laundry this week. The missionaries came Tues and Wednesday, about 20 or more each day and we are still getting tourists who are in the city. Always fun to see where they are from, mostly Utah.

High Line (old subway train above ground. turned into a walking park in the late 90's. Built in the 20's to haul warehouse products to third story buildings along the waterfront.)

High Line

Out in front

Finish line of the NYC Marathon

Friday morning we took off to see some of the city. We realized we haven't been out for awhile. We headed to the High Line to walk the three mile path of an old above ground subway from the 1920's which use to haul meat, produce etc. to the third story warehouses along the west side. When trucks came in and took most of that over it fell into ruin. Rather than tear it out in the 80's they made it into a beautiful walking path and park. From there we ran into the NYC Library. Connie had said it was a beautiful building and it is. It is made of granite and is stunning. The ceilings are painted and beautiful. From there we were headed for Five Guys where we finally had lunch.

Beautiful view of the city from High Line

View of the ceiling in the NYC Library, a beautiful building

On the way home we came through Central Park where we found the NY Marathon finish line. Right here close to our apartment on 67th and West Park. Maybe we can see it from our roof.

Saturday evening after the temple we hurried to catch the train to the Saturday evening stake conference session. We got there 10 minutes late. it was a wonderful meeting. The theme was to gain a conviction of the Savior Jesus Christ. 2 Nephi 26:12-13 convincing of Jews and Gentiles also that Jesus is the Christ. President Jeffries pleaded with us to do those things that invite the Spirit into our lives, increase our gospel study, complete and strict obedience brings miracles, obedience brings blessings.

Pres. Jeffries: Put the Lord first in our lives.

Holy garments--review marks daily
last conversation of the day is with the Lord--earnest prayer
first thing you read is the scriptures
scriptures are written on our hearts and keep us from evil
D&C 6:36 look unto me in every thought and doubt NOT
D&C 109: prayer of the sacrament suggests a willingness--when we receive his Holy Spirit in the temple "grow up in me" receive a fullness.
Ultimate goal--temple blessings and ordinances

Sunday we again went out to the conference session and it was wonderful.

That evening we had the Temple Devotional with the new Presidency President and Sister Bench, Nixon and Bean all speaking to us. We have a wonderful group to work with. Well attended even though it was the NY Marathon finishing up that day.

Monday I went with Sister Thompson and Nabors down to see the NYC Library. Found out it was closed for a fund raiser so walked through some shops at Bryant Park then down 5th Avenue walking in and out of Sacs 5th Ave, Tiffany's Gormans and a few other really high end stores. Ended up walking through the Park and to the Chinese restaurant Empire for a late lunch. Paul stayed home and did the laundry and rested. A very lovely day.