Glass Blowing Class in Austin

Cassie and I had a really fun date the other day when we went to a glass blowing class. We got to participate in parts of the creation process and it was tons of fun. I would love to do more glass blowing in the future when we have more money since it's fairly expensive. You can see all the photos we took of the date at http://photos.michaelgrace.org/Family/10-08-2011-glass-blowing-class

Gelatinous Grass

Aaahh. The adventures of Mike and Cas. On the way home from church, we found this gelatinous lump of grass. It was filled with water!!!! How funny is that!

This isn't a picture of me but it is a photo of the grocery store that I used to shop at while I was serving a mission in Japan (found on Facebook). Fushimi is the name of the place and was a great place to serve. Many great memories come back to me when I see this grocery store (under big green sign).

My desk at work

A few family members have asked me for a photo of my work desk so here it is : )

My First Comic - Deep Thought Ambush

I present to you a real life comic representing real life events. The events and emotions depicted are real and should be treated as such.

"One calm sunday evening in early October..."

To see my inspiration and much better art, be sure to check out http://casgrace.blogspot.com/

What are God's prophets saying today?

Notes from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints October General Conference 2011

Saturday Morning Session

Richard G Scott
Scriptures
- The scriptures are a handbook full of answers for life's questions.
- Great power comes from memorizing scriptures.
- The scriptures will give us power to overcome life's trials and failures.
- We should be using ALL of the standard works (Book of Mormon, Old Testament, New Testament, Pearl of Great Price, Doctrine and Covenants)
- How do you use your scriptures?
- This book is true (The Book of Mormon)

Barbara Thompson
Holly Ghost, Revelation
- Often times revelation and inspiration will come while we are reading the scriptures or doing when we are following the Lord's commandments.
- Revelation and testimony don't always come at once or with great force.

L. Whitney Clayton
Gospel Spreading Worldwide
- 3000+ stakes in the world
- The church is going forth throughout the world because this Gospel is true.

President Thomas S. Monson
New Temples
- The building of Temples continues uninterrupted.
- Another Provo temple and temples in Columbia, South Africa, Wyoming, Republic of Congo

Jose L. Alonso
Service
- Do the right thing at the right time without delay.

Boyd K. Packer
Revelation, Testimony, Repentance, If
- Devil is working to control the thoughts and actions of the young people.
- You need not fail nor fear.
- The Gospel is the great plan of happiness.
- The family is the center of that plan.
- When I needed to know about revelation, I found the answers in the scriptures.
- Repentance is the key to unlock the prison that Satan might get you in.
- Listen to uplifting music.
- Keep yourself morally clean.

President Dieter F. Uchtdorf
God Loves You
- The more we learn about the universe the more we understand what Moses said, "Man is nothing."
- Always remember that you matter to Him.
- God knows you and loves you



Sunday Morning Session

Henry B. Eyring
testimony, witness, charity
- Become charitable, witnesses of God, and endure.
- When you are in the service of your fellow beings you are in the service of your God.

Robert D. Hales
Endurance, Patience

Tad R. Callister
Book of Mormon

Elaine S. Dalton
Fathers and their daughters

M. Russell Ballard
Names

President Thomas S. Monson
Moral Compass, Prayer, Revelation