OUR FAMILY: Wednesday, October 23rd, 2019

Thursday, October 24, 2019

Wednesday, October 23rd, 2019

Los Angeles, California

10th operating temple

Dedicated: 11-14 Mar 1956

By: David O. McKay

Jesus Christ, Good Shepherd

Alma 5:57

And now I say unto you, all you that are desirous to follow the voice of the good shepherd, come ye out from the wicked, and be ye separate, and touch not their unclean things; and behold, their names shall be blotted out, that the names of the wicked shall not be numbered among the names of the righteous, that the word of God may be fulfilled, which saith: The names of the wicked shall not be mingled with the names of my people;

Book of Mormon

3 Nephi 11:18-41

What does the Savior teach about baptism and contention?

New Testament: Tessalonians 1&2:"Be Not Soon Shaken in Mind, or Be Troubled"

1 Thessalonians 5; 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18; 5:1-10; 2 Thessalonians 1:4-10 "If I am faith and watchful, I will be prepared for the Second Coming" SS: 1 Thess. 4:11-12; 2 Thess. 3:7-13 "We should work to provide for ourselves and those in need.

General Conference

Your Great Adventure

Elder Dieter F Uchtdorf

"The Savior invites us, each day. to set aside our comforts and securities and join Him on the journey of discipleship."

RWC: "Spiritual hunger motivates the need for redemption..The only thing that can satisfy a hungry and thirsty soul is the Holy Ghost, and the satisfaction that He provides results in true joy, which transforms a life and returns it from the natural back to the spiritual."

I made James scrambled eggs for breakfast. He also had some toast, a most substantial breakfast.

I went upstairs this morning and put clean sheets on the bed that Chris slept on. I also went around picking up dead bugs. I will finish putting sheets on the other beds tomorrow.

I came downstairs and worked on my blog for awhile and then I researched books. My goal is to buy 12-15 books a week. So far I have 9.

I made two loaves of pumpkin bread this afternoon. One was for Catherine H. and the other for Tanna. I also made a dozen "monster" donuts to take to the Grapp's.

The Grapp's loved their donuts!

I visited Catherine first this afternoon. She is alone during the day and enjoys when people visit. We had a nice visit and before I left I asked her which was her favorite conference talk. She ran and got her tablet and began scrolling through the talks. She said she liked both President Eyring's talk and President Nelson's talk in the women's session. I told her I would make a note of it when we chose which talks to use for our lessons. Catherine is 85 years old. We are good friends. Kerri, the other RS counselor is her daughter.

When I got to the Grapp's Benson was outside and came running over to open the gate for me. When he saw the donuts he went crazy and ran in the house to tell his mom. Cammy, Leland, and Liana were in the house. Tildy and Emsley were down watering the horses. Cammy made Benson wait before he got his donut so she could take a picture.

Cammy and I had a nice visit. She told me what her plans were for re-finishing their wood floor. Another goal she has is to organize her photos of her children and family. I told her about my blog and she thought that was a good idea. I was ready to leave as Thomas got home from work. The kids had to tell me what they were going to be for Halloween. I told them I wouldn't be here but would they please take a picture and send me.

Benson is going to be a werewolf, Liana a scarecrow, Tildy a witch, Emsley a pumpkin, and Leland a horse. Here is a picture of Tildy in her costume which they got at a thrift store.

I came home and made a big batch of mashed potatoes for James. That's what we had for dinner. I also finished my steps, I walked 13,106, and my blog, and finished reading the book to James, "Aunt Dimity Digs In."

Today is James's brother Dave's birthday. Happy birthday Dave. Dave is 73 years old.

Charlie exploring the Rose Garden

in Tyler, Texas