With the checkups out of the way, Myles was eager to go off fishing. What a day it was for fishing. I don't think we could have ordered a calmer more beautiful afternoon and evening than we had. It was so serene. It was also a great day for catching fish! Myles came home with his daily quota filled!!! He immediately set to the task of cleaning and freezing his catch. He was so excited he requested a photo. As he did so he commented on how they had miscounted their catch because they were missing a fish!
Well that was a mystery I wasn't too interested in solving. It turns out that they had counted right, Myles had just forgotten to clean the last fish. It's amazing how fishy things get with just one fish in the house!!!
Speaking of fish, the kids have been anxious to catch and bring in the goldfish. The aquariums have been ready and waiting and are even inhabited by snails. This year we've got real plants growing on the surface of the water. I wonder how long it will take for the fish to eat them up!
That's the big aquarium - the fish knocked over my fake coral only hours after they were introduced to their winter home.
This is the small aquarium. It has half as many fish in it and half as many snails.
I really enjoy the time of year when we bring the fish in the house. I love to sit and watch them swim - it is so peaceful and calm. I love to meditate as I watch them swimming around the tank. Their bright colors and quick motions are delightful to watch and always remind me of the many blessings that I enjoy. It reminds me of a story told recently by Elder Nelson. He said:
"Recently, Sister Nelson and I enjoyed the beauty of tropical fish in a small private aquarium. Fish with vivid colors and of a variety of shapes and sizes darted back and forth. I asked the attendant nearby, “Who provides food for these beautiful fish?”She responded, “I do.”Then I asked, “Have they ever thanked you?”She replied, “Not yet!”
My fish don't thank me either. They too are oblivious to the hand that feeds them. But every morning when I feed my fish I am overcome with gratitude to my Heavenly Father who offers me continual nourishment. What joy there is in knowing that he is there, and continually offers nourishment (which brings peace and joy) to us every day - we just have to simply take advantage of it to be nourished. What a blessing!
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