Sunday, March 9, 2014

Wish I could say this picture was taken in Vernon

It does remind me of all the wildflowers we

had last summer after the rains.

Gospel Study

Sunday School Lesson: "Living Righteously in a Wicked World"

The story of Abraham and Lot

Young Women

"Why Do the Choices I Make Matter?"

Heavenly Father has given us moral agency, the ability to choose and act for ourselves.  While we are free to make our own choices, we cannot chose the consequences of those choices.  Good choices lead to lasting happiness and eternal life.  If we ask Him, Heavenly Father will help us make wise choices.

I was up at 4am.  I ironed James's shirt first thing because he leaves for high council meeting in Show Low around 5:15.  I should have ironed it last night so I wouldn't have to do it on Sunday.  Must do better!

I showered and dried my hair and then laid down on the couch for a short rest  Well, I slept too long and we were almost late for church.

We sat by the Curtis's towards the middle of the middle section.  We normally like to sit on the side but all of those seats were taken.  We had lots of visitors today because of spring break in the valley.  It was our fast and testimony meeting.  Brother Jimmy Applegate conducted and bore his testimony.  Little Curtis Wilhelm, the 5 year old with leukemia (it's in remission right now), was next.  My favorite testimony was that of Sister Winna Ulmer, the grandmother who is raising her three granddaughters who are in Young Women's. (Hope, Hailey, and Heaven).  Winna is one of my heroes.  She and her husband rescued these girls from a deplorable situation literally saved their lives.  Ellen Kostusiak, a non-member got up because she went to see the movie "The Son of God" and was so touched by it that she wanted to encourage all of us to go see it.  We also heard from Wendy Dewitt and Audrey Guerrero for the first time bearing their testimonies.  It was a good meeting.

Although Randa Covert was suppose to teach, she asked Kaeli Nicoll if she would teach for her.  Kaeli gave a wonderful lesson about the Atonement and how we can apply it in our lives.  

After the block I had a temple recommend interview with Bishop Hall.  I came home and had some lunch and took a nap.  James is still trying to finish the audit for our ward finances.  There is a problem that no one can seem to solve.

After my nap I got up and began preparing for my brother Harold's birthday dinner.  James cooked the steaks.  We had to have smaller portions because Colby is coming too.  That's okay because we were so glad to see him.  He seems like such a nice young man, and he's very handsome too.  He is Brian and Cher's youngest and will graduate from high school this year.

Our menu:  Steak, baked potatoes, corn, green beans with bacon, salad, and croissants.  For dessert we had chocolate cake, whipped cream and strawberries.  We had a nice visit but missed Dennis and Denise who are in Texas visiting Jenifer and her kids.