Today, Monday, was Elder Gowans' day to do his volunteer work at the Red Cross. On his way in he stopped off to see how Sister Gowans' background check was coming along. He found out there were two things yet to accomplish, so after he finished up at the hospital he took the items home and they were able to get it all completed and submitted electronically. Tomorrow when they arrive on base, they will drop off the signed copies at the security building.

This evening we attended our weekly Family Home Evening. We had a great discussion on the warfare and how we all should seek approval from our Heavenly Father before we go into a war zone or into combat to make sure we know His will for us. We studied Alma 43 and the Lord's Law of War. We know He expects us to defend ourselves, our families, our country, our liberty and freedom, but it is good for us to gain that personal testimony beforehand.