Thursday, November 15th, 2018

Tucson, Arizona

157th operating temple

Dedicated: Aug 13, 2017

By: Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Jesus Christ, Davidic Descent of

DC 113:1-2

Who is the Stem of Jesse spoken of in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th verses of the 11th chapter of Isaiah?

Verily thus saith the Lord: It is Christ.

Book of Mormon #1

3 Nephi 29-30

Make a list of some of the Savior's characteristics you consider to be most important. Take a personal inventory of your own life with regard to these characteristics and formulate a plan to better fulfill His mandate to be "even as I am." (3 Nephi 27:27). 

Some Christlike attributes I would like to develop: Charity, courage, patience and discernment.

Book of Mormon #2

Alma 22-24

Old Testament

Daniel 1-2

General Conference

Women and Gospel Learning in the Home

President Henry B. Eyring

"You might ask, 'How does that make faithful sisters a primary force to help the Lord pour out knowledge on His Saints?' The Lord gives the answer in 'The Family: A Proclamation to the World.' You remember the words, but you may see new meaning and recognize that the Lord foresaw these exciting changes, which are now occurring. In the proclamation, He gave sisters charge to be the principal gospel educators in the family in these words: 'Mothers are primarily responsible for the nurture of their children.' This includes the nurture of gospel truth and knowledge."

James moved to the recliner during the night because he was in so much pain. I wake up at 3 a.m. and can't go back to sleep so I got up and said my prayers and began my gospel study. 

Nice to be up early. There were ten elk in the yard this morning. 

I had cookies and hot and sour soup for breakfast. We bought a quart of soup yesterday when we went to the China Buffet for lunch.

Here are some things I read this morning while I was studying:

"In spite of adversity Jeremiah was like an iron pillar."  "We should have the standard works on our hearts and in our souls." - BRM

I cut James's toenails and wrapped his ribs this morning in an ace bandage. 

I watched part of the "Nutcracker Christmas" this morning before deciding I needed a nap before going to work at the temple. 

We had lunch around 11. James cooked us some venison. Mine was very tender! James had his with eggs.

We picked up our neighbor, Kathy at 12:30. She works this shift at the temple every week. Our prayer meeting at 2 p.m. was presided over by President and Tricia Reidhead. I love how he calls his wife "his sweetheart."  Our instruction today was about the prayer circle. 

My first assignment was in the kitchen with Kathy. This shift makes food assignments and they have a menu. Today the menu was a baked potato bar. We brought bacon bits, two small bags cost $12. 

After working in the kitchen I was a greeter and then worked in initiatory. After initiatory I didn't even look at my schedule because I thought I had break. I was sitting at a table with Brother Van Deren eating when Sister Martineau came down and said I was supposed to be in charge of assigning lockers in the locker room. How embarrassing! I put my food in the frig and hurried upstairs. I guess it was meant to be because Ruth Gale, a dear friend from Chandler, came in. We hugged and exchanged phone numbers, something I have wanted to do with Ruth for a long time. 

After locker room I went back to the kitchen and finished my lunch. I visited and got to know Sister Martineau who is originally a single mom from Idaho. She has a son serving in the Idaho, Pocatello mission.

My other assignments were in the celestial room and then doing sealings. Brother Flake and Brother Owens were the sealers. Brother Owens is from Show Low and has known the Maxwell's for years. He said he used to go out to my dad's ranch with his boys to shoot coyotes. 

I met a sister who graduated with Dennis. I graduated with her brother George and she told me he died of colon cancer in 1994. How sad. George was an amazing guy, very smart and very spiritual. 

We got off an hour early thanks to Kathy and James. Kathy insisted James needed to leave early because of his injury. She arranged it and we left around 7 instead of 8. I think Kathy leaves early every week.

When we got home we walked and finished watching "Nutcracker Christmas." We slept on the recliners for James.

 Scarlett showing off her Christmas tree!

Joshua is in the front on the right.

 Did someone say carseat?

 Daddy seat instead!