June 1997 Contents Thomas S. Monson“The Spirit Giveth Life” Temple Blessings: On Earth and in Eternity Brad WestwoodHouses of the Lord Temples in Operation Carol Cornwall Madsen and Jill Mulvay DerrPaper Drapes That Looked Like Silk Susan Arrington MadsenMuskrat Shoes and Grasshopper Bait Gary BrowningPioneering in Russia William G. HartleyThe Pioneer Trek: Nauvoo to Winter Quarters On the Trail in June A Long Road Back Richard G. ScottDo What Is Right Wendell P. DroubayHeart to Heart Steven B. GladeTwelve Tips for Parent-Child Interviews I Have a Question Wayne LynnI Have a Question Mormon Journal Gretchen Knecht ClarkI Chose to Forgive Perla García de BravoOf Dreams and Promises Candace K. ElderThe Book of Mormon Changed Our Missions Coleen BayMy Bumper Crop of Faith Portraits Michele Parata Hamblin“My Place Is at Church” Jeanette MahaffeyNursery Grandpa Allison BundyReturning to the Temple Ted R. and Carol W. Schofield“She Lifts You” In the Spotlight Wisdom to Obey Random Sampler Trisa L. MartinGrowing More Than Gardens Carolyn CampbellOnce upon a Time Margaret RichardsTemple Bridal Dress Guidelines Sharleen Wiser PeckSix Ideas to Strengthen Family Ties News of the Church BYU Law Library Dedicated Missionaries Evacuated from Albania Church Delegates Attend World Congress of Families Dates Set for Vernal Temple Open House, Dedication Zoya Gulko“Standing All Amazed” in Ukraine Marlin K. Jensen and John K. CarmackConversation: Church Museum Strengthens Members and Visitors A Rainbow of Helpers Appears after Storms Ricks College Musicians Premiere Sacred Work Comment