Monday, July 22nd, 2019

Tampico, Mexico

83rd operating temple

Dedicated: 20 May 2000

By: Thomas S. Monson

Jesus Christ, Firstborn

DC 88:5

Which glory is that of the church of the Firstborn, even of God, the holiest of all, through Jesus Christ his Son-

Book of Mormon

Alma 37:11-25

New Testament "The Lord Has Called Us for to Preach the Gospel"

Acts 16

General Conference

Preparing for the Lord's Return

Elder D. Todd Christofferson

"While I was at the conference in Buenos Aires that I mentioned earlier, the Spirit made clear to me that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is uniquely empowered and commissioned to accomplish the necessary preparations for the Lord's Second Coming; indeed, it was restored for that purpose. Can you find anywhere else a people who embrace the present era as the prophesied 'dispensation of the fulness of times,' in which God has purposed to'gather together in one all things in Christ'? If you don't find here a community intent on accomplishing what needs to be accomplished for both the living and the dead to prepare for that day, if you don't find here an organization willing to commit vast amounts of time and funds to the gathering and preparation of a covenant people ready to receive the Lord, you won't find it anywhere."

James had a doctor's appointment this morning with Dr. Moffat. I sent the book we sold, "A Day in the Life of Japan," and the letter to Green Acres Mortuary and Cemetery.

Dr. Moffat did not give James a kenelog shot. Instead he is going to call a surgeon and schedule hernia surgery. He and James both feel that the hernia is causing him alot of problems.

Darrel, Trina and the kids spent the morning cleaning. I spent the afternoon washing sheets and towels. I played chess and bowling with Lola while everyone else was working.

It was hard to say goodbye but Lola and Ruby have meet the teacher this evening.

On the way out of Vernon, Darrel and his family had a wildlife experience with some elk crossing the road. I received these pictures from Darrel, Trina, and Rowan:

I like seeing Darrel's face at the top of 

this photo.

James came back with groceries and then wanted me to read from our book. We are almost finished. 

I walked and watched Christmas movies. For FHE we listened to two conference talks. Afterwards we watched an episode of McBride on Hallmark.

Joe got his wisdom teeth out today. He is recovering at Kim and Brian's.

 When we go to the valley on Aug 1st, we are going
to see "Lion King" with D's family.
Ruby and I want popcorn.

 I want to her Max play the guitar!

Sister Kapp is my favorite!

 Playing Uno before it's time to go.

That's not how this old lady sits in that chair!

 Cousin Wendy and her family are moving
 to Utah. 

This is the dog Trina would have, a 
Golden Doodle. Can you see Darrel
holding this dog?