Tuesday, January 21st, 2020

Boston, Massachusetts

100th operating temple

Dedicated: 1 Oct 2000

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Jehovah

John 4:25-26

 25 The woman saith unto him, I know that Messias cometh, which is called Christ: when he is come, he will tell us all things.

26 Jesus saith unto her, I that speak unto thee am he.

Book of Mormon/"Come Follow Me"

1 Nephi 12 / Sunday Journal

"Finding Joy in Sharing the Gospel"

Christina B. Franco

President Dallin H. Oaks taught:

"There are three things all members can do to help share the gospel. ...

First, we can all pray for a desire to help with this vital part of the work of salvation. ...

Second, we can keep the commandments. ... Faithful members will always have the Savior's Spirit ... with them to guide them as they seek to participate in the great work of sharing the restored gospel of Jesus Christ.

Third, we can pray for inspiration on what we can do ... to share the gospel with others ... and pray with a commitment to act upon the inspiration we receive."

Today is Kacey's and Jared's third anniversary.

 Happy Anniversary!

A happy and memorable day!

I read a chapter from my book of the month, "Women and the Priesthood" by Sheri Dew. It's a good way to start the day. A cup of peach tea is also a good way to start.

We got no snow today, only rain.

James got a bill from the court in New Mexico. His total fine will be $86.00. They don't take credit cards so I wrote a check. We are glad to have this little episode behind us.

I got ready to make visits this morning. First stop, the Grapp's. I gave Tildy her Elsa doll and Book of Mormon and Cammy handouts for this week's "Come Follow Me" lesson. Lynda had some toys from the nursery that she gave to Leland. He loved them. He also loved Tildy's Elsa doll and was carrying her and making her sing.

Cammy was upset because a member of Tom's family came to the baptism when she was not invited. Cammy said, "I should have went up to her and ask her to leave!" I just said to her, "Cammy, sometimes family gatherings are a time for healing for family members." She said, "Well, that's not why she came!"  I hope whatever is going on, the families can forgive and work things out.

I said a prayer for the family before we left. Cammy took a picture of Tildy and I together.

 Tildy and Elsa

Tildy and me

When Lynda and I arrived at Catherine's Kerri was monogramming baptismal towels and dishcloths, etc. She was putting Vernon ward across the ends. This makes it difficult for people to accidentally take a towel home that says Vernon ward.

Catherine, Lynda, and I went in to the living room where Catherine read a monologue about getting old. She said she read it at their family Christmas party. I think she wants her family to know that she is feeling the limits of her mortality and her inability to do many of the things she could do when she was younger. 

I shared a scripture from the Book of Mormon  from Dave Butler and Emily Freeman's book, "Don't Miss This in the Book of Mormon Exploring One Verse From Each Chapter." I shared 1 Nephi 14:14 - And they were armed with righteousness and with the power of God in great glory.

I showed Lynda and Catherine a book I made years ago with favorite verses of mine from the Book of Mormon. We chit chatted for awhile and I feel like I am getting to know Lynda a little better. She got married at 31, worked for Home Depot for 11 years, and has two children in Texas who are inactive. 

She has a new calling in the Young Women's goal setting program. She is over social and education. Since her husband is a four time black belt karate champion, she wants him to teach the girls self-defense. She invited Kerri to be a part of it. Sounds like a fun night.

I think Catherine enjoyed our visit. I gave both her and Lynda scripture glue-ins for this week's "Come Follow Me" lesson.

When I got home James had a couple of little venison steaks cooked for me. As a reward, I read to him from his current Aunt Dimity book. 

This afternoon I worked on books, walked, and blogged until my computer started freezing up. We had salad for dinner.

James made several telephone calls to members of the ward regarding our temple cleaning assignment on Saturday. I think he got about 18 commitments.

Spent the evening studying "Come Follow Me."

I finished watching the Hallmark move, "Love on Iceland."

I loved the blue lagoon hot mineral pond!

 This is what Tildy wanted for her birthday.

I wished I would have known. We watched a

video on my phone all about Schleich toys.

They are pretty amazing!

Kate's Quilt

(Kate Gunther)