OUR FAMILY: Thursday, September 5th, 2019

Twin Falls, Idaho

128th operating temple

Dedicated: 24 Aug 2008

By: Thomas S. Monson

Jesus Christ, Glory of

John 17:5

And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the world was.

Book of Mormon

Alma 62:1-18

New Testament "God is Not the Author of Confusion, But of Peace" 1 Corinthians 14-16

Today: 1 Corinthians 15:21-34

General Conference

Just as He Did

W. Christopher Waddell

"Whether we serve as ministering brothers or sisters, or simply when we are made aware of someone in need, we are encouraged to seek the guidance and direction of the Spirit - and then to act. We may wonder how best to serve, but the Lord knows, and through His Spirit we will be directed in our efforts. Like Nephi, who 'was led by the Spirit not knowing beforehand the things which he should do,' we will also be led by the Spirit as we strive to become instruments in the Lord's hands to bless His children. As we seek the guidance of the Spirit and trust the Lord, we will be placed in situations and circumstances where we can act and bless - in other words, minister."

Jif, our little mouse, ate the peanut butter, and sprung the trap and got away. James set it again before we left this morning for the valley.

I read Ian Wanlass's missionary letter today. He got to watch the Prophet speak in Argentina. He said he began speaking in English and then switched to fluent Spanish. Ian's last statement was: "The gift of tongues is alive and well"!

We left a little after 7 this morning. We have to be at Lola's school at 11 o'clock for grandparents day.

We stopped at Burger House. James ordered a green chili mixed burro and I ordered a Tony's Special breakfast burrito. James ate his and half of mine. I guess he was hungrier than I was.

We arrived at the new Silver Valley Elementary School right on time. We are here to celebrate grandparents day with Lola who is in kindergarten. We had to wait on the playground while the kids had recess and then we went into the cafeteria to have lunch. Lola and her friend Ricky (a girl) whose grandparents weren't able to come sat with us. I asked them if this was a brand new school. Lola said yes because her teacher said so. Ricky said no it wasn't new. She then looked at Lola and said, "I think we are both right." Kids.

When I asked Lola the grandparents were at her school she said, "I think they were supposed to bring Chikfila."

Sorry honey, we didn't know.

Lola and her friends playing tag

James and his new friend examining a squished bug.

The little boy wanted to know why there was popcorn coming out of the bugs behind. James said that was his insides. And he kept saying yeah, but why is it popcorn.

The popcorn bug

No Chikfila at this table.

Lola's favorite part of her lunch was her drink.

After saying goodbye to Lola and Ricky we headed for Darrel's house to unload our suitcases and to rest for awhile until our appointments at 2 o'clock in Chandler.

I dropped James off at Chandler Eyecare and then I drove over to Dr. Shah's so they could take an xray and the doctor could check my implant. I was reminded that I need to be using a water pick twice a day, an electric toothbrush, and their periodontal rinse at least once a week. I guess I need to do better. Dr. Shah did say that everything looks great and that he would see me in 3 years.

Back at Chandler Eyecare I got to talk to Nancy and Sheri while I was waiting for James. James will be getting new glasses and Medicare paid for them. Nice.

We stopped in at Culver's on the way to Stacy's for a bite to eat. It's on the corner of Willis and Arizona Avenue. We love their fish dinner.

James wanted to talk to Stacy about what was left for him to do on the doors he installed in Jared Ammon's room. She wants him to come back and paint them so he said he would.

We were going to go over to see James's mom after Stacy's but couldn't reach her on the phone. So instead we took the cake Stacy made for me and headed back to Darrel's where James dropped me off while James went to a meeting in Tempe about a remodeling job he is bidding.

When the kids got home from school, Addy, Rowan, and Ruby, they were watching "Once Upon a Time" on TV. I used to really be in to the show but quit watching because the plot had so many twists and turns I couldn't keep up with who were the bad guys and who were the good guys. Lola was gone to dance class.

Darrel got off work at five today for his birthday. When Trina and Lola got home Trina began making one of Darrel's favorite dinners, meatloaf and peas. I played with Lola while Trina fixed dinner. Lola, Ruby and I helped cut up strawberries. I also worked with Lola on her sight words.