Friday, May 29th, 2020

Bismarck, North Dakota

61st operating temple

Dedicated: 19 Sept 1999

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, King

Luke 19:38

Saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest.

Book of Mormon/"Come Follow Me"

Alma 3; James, Sunday journal, Study Guide; "CWIC" podcast

Inklings

Studied the Restoration Proclamation

Restoration

"Church History in the Fulness of Times":Chapter 18 "The Mission of the Twelve"

Individual Study

"Secret Combinations" by Ezra Taft Benson, October 1961

April General Conference

"Sharing the Message of the Restoration and the Resurrection"

Elder D. Todd Christofferson

"The Restoration is not only for those of us who rejoice in it today. The revelations of the First Vision were not for Joseph Smith alone but are offered as light and truth for any who "lack wisdom." The Book of Mormon is the possession of mankind. The priesthood ordinances of salvation and exaltation were prepared for every individual, including those who no longer dwell in mortality. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its blessings are intended for all who want them. The gift of the Holy Ghost is meant for everyone. The Restoration belongs to the world, and its message is especially urgent today."

"But the Laborers Are Few"

Elder L. Tom Perry

April 1992

Here are two things I look forward to:  Postings of Charlie on social media, and Trina's weekly fieldtrip. I got both today.

After breakfast and prayers in the morning I post my blog for the day before. While I am posting I watch "Lark Rise to Candleford" on my phone. I just started season one again this week.

I love hearing Luna whinny when James goes out to feed her. When he gets up he comes over to the dining room table and gives me a kiss, then he goes outside to feed his baby.

 James came back in from feeding Luna quite distressed. It seems that he left the water on all night. He was so frustrated with himself. I told him it could happen to anyone and he said, "Yes, but it always happens to me."

The diesel repairmen came this morning to  fix the chain on the Cat we are selling to Pierce. He was here a few hours and charged James over $700. He also says there is a leak in the oil chamber but James thinks he is mistaken. He thinks he just over filled it.

James went to Pinetop this morning with Chuck, our neighbor, and Chuck was saying he was so forgetful that he ordered a supplement supposed to help with memory. James told Chuck about leaving the water on all night. Chuck looked and him and said, "Oh no, I left my water running." 

While James was gone we had a small rainstorm. Poor Luna. The sky light began to leak so I got out a towel. I'm glad I was walking around the table so I saw it before the floor got too wet.

When James returned we got in the car to go to town. Our first stop was at the Halcomb's. Catherine made me a copy of her banana bread recipe the last time I was there and now she can't find her copy. I made her three copies and we delivered them. Kerri was jealous that we got rain and they didn't. Catherine was waiting to get a perm from Cammy Grapp. I spoke with Cammy today to see if they wanted to come over when we get back from the valley to watch "When Calls the Heart." She said they purchased it online and had watched the rest of this season. They love it so much and they are big Elizabeth and Nathan supporters so they were happy when the last episode Elizabeth gave Nathan a big hug with Lucas looking on.

James dropped me off at Walmart while he went across the street to Circle K to get gas and wash the car. He also made a stop at Home Depot but decided against making any purchases because the line at the registers was so long.

I really do hate shopping at Walmart in the afternoon, but if I wanted James to come with me, I had to wait until he returned from his errand with Chuck. The shelves are more bare and it is more crowded in the afternoons. Still no hand sanitizer and I am running low. James made it back in time to pick up my methotrexate refill, which cost $65, and to help me checkout.

Back in the car he said, "I thought we were going to lunch." I said, "Well, I thought if you wanted lunch you would have ordered take out at LaCasita." He said he wished he had thought of that but now we would just go home. We stopped at the post office but for the first time in a long time, we had no mail.

I ordered my three books and then remembered I needed to tell the post office that I was going to be gone next week so I gave them a call. I got the voice mail and left a message. 

I read to James from "Aunt Dimity and the Wishing Well" and we watched two episodes of "Lark Rise to Candleford" before bed. We are trying to finish up season 3 before we leave on Sunday.

I started an audio book on Deseret Book Plus. It is a proper romance called, "A Proper Charade." The author is Esther Hatch someone new to me.

James took Luna over to the Elkins for his ride today. He asked if she could stay in their field while we are gone and he wanted to show her where the pond of water is. I guess she got scared of the big rocks around the pond and started to buck and refuse to go in that direction. Again, James had to show her who is boss for her to overcome her fears. He is a little worried about leaving her.

 Dallin's graduation

ahhhh, so sad but still adorable

 Camrie's  ring

 Sneak peak at my dream pantry

 Today's Sunset

Trina's fieldtrip:

 Sweet Ruby

Thursday, May 28th, 2020

Columbus, Ohio

60th operating temple

Dedicated: 4 Sept 1999

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, King

John 19:19

And Pilate wrote a title, and put it on the cross. And the writing was, JESUS OF NAZARETH THE KING OF THE JEWS.

Book of Mormon/"Come Follow Me"

Alma 2; Meridian Magazines Podcast with the Proctor's

Inklings

Restoration Proclamation Week #6

Restoration

Chapter 18 "The Mission of the Twelve"

April General Conference

"The Finest Homes"

Elder L. Whitney Clayton

"From the Lord's perspective, establishing the finest homes has everything to do with the personal qualities of the people who live there. These homes aren't made fine in any important or lasting way by their furniture or by the net worth or social status of the people who own them. The finest characteristic of any home is the image of Christ reflected in the home's residents. What matters is the interior design of the souls of the inhabitants, not the structure itself."

"No Time for Contention"

Elder Marvin J. Ashton

April 1978

Anthony delivered some hay this morning and James gave him his old computer. The problem is that he couldn't find the cord to it so he gave him the cord to his new computer. He thinks he will buy a new one. I hope he is able to find one.

James made us some lo-mein noodles for lunch while I read to him from "Aunt Dimity and the Wishing Well." James was going to go to town this morning to look at cinders for the road but he decided against it. He is going to go with me tomorrow. He is so disappointed about the part to his truck. It is going to cost so much more than he thought and he will have to wait again for the part to come. Now he is fixing the small items that need to be fixed on the Cat so he can sell it to Pierce.

It took me several hours to buy three books today. I need to spend more time doing others things to keep my business going but it is taking all my time just to buy books. 

I love staying home. I love my home and where we live. I would like to make some improvements outside, such as fixing up the grass patch and planter in the front and planting grass in the backyard. It would also be nice to have the field fenced in for Luna.

Again, while James was out riding I was studying "Come Follow Me", the Restoration Proclamation, and Church History in the Fulness of Times. I love studying the gospel and strengthening my testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Potstickers for dinner. One of the things we look forward to at the end of the day is sitting down together and watching an episode of "Lark Rise to Candleford." We watched episode 4 of season 3 which is one of the saddest episodes. Lark Rise is bringing in the harvest when an epidemic of measles hits. Daniel shows his true colors by staying in town to help. Little Archie Arless dies while his brother Alf is trying to bring in the harvest. James and I both loved the episode because it was real human drama and acted so well. 

James is so happy about last years flowers

returning

 Natural, unkempt flower garden

I like the color!

Wednesday, May 27th, 2020

Spokane, Washington

59th operating temple

Dedicated: 21 Aug 1999

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, King

Luke 23:38

And a superscription also was written over him in letters of Greek, and Latin, and Hebrew, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.

Book of Mormon/"Come Follow Me"a

Alma 1; James, Sunday journal, study guide; "Sunday on Monday" 

Restoration

Chapter 17 Refuge in Illinois

Inklings

Beautify Soul; Restoration Proclamation

April General Conference

"Come and Belong"

Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf

"My dear brothers and sisters, my dear friends, each week members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints all around the globe worship our beloved Heavenly Father, the God and King of the universe, and His Beloved Son, Jesus Christ. We ponder the life and teachings of Jesus Christ - the only sinless soul who ever lived, the spotless Lamb of God. As often as we can, we partake of the sacrament in remembrance of His sacrifice and recognize that He is the center in our lives."

"Preserving Agency, Protecting Religious Freedom"

Elder Robert D. Hales

April 2015

I am truly happy and blessed.

I bought books this morning before leaving to pick up my friend Jean for lunch. Tom gave me a check for James when I arrived.  Jean and I drove to Native, Jean's favorite place to have lunch. They were open but many table had no chairs and there were only a few people inside having lunch. All of the waitresses had masks on. 

We both ordered the apple walnut chicken salad without the blue cheese crumbles. 

Jean and I had a nice visit. I told her about our anniversary next week and how we were going to our timeshare in Scottsdale. She said her anniversary was this Friday but she didn't think that Tom remembered because he hasn't said anything. 

Jean loves the ocean and would like to go to San Diego but Tom hates the ocean. Tom wants to go to Illinois this summer to see his mom but Jean does not want to go. Jean is not happy about selling their place here in Vernon but she knows Tom shouldn't be living up here. It is difficult for him to breathe. 

I am worried about my friends Tom and Jean. I asked Jean if she and Tom would like to study the "Come Follow Me" lessons with us since we are not attending church. She said she would like that and would talk with Tom.

We had lunch and I drove Jean home. She has a doctor's appointment at 2:30 and will be driving back into town with Tom.

When I got home James was cooking himself some lunch, he was frying some fish. I offered him my leftover salad but he didn't like it so he put it in the frig. I thought he would like it because of the walnuts but I guess the dressing was too sweet for him.

A package was delivered to our front door today. It was the part for James's truck only it was the wrong part. So frustrating!

I spent the rest of the day working on books, walking, studying, and watching "Lark Rise to Candleford." We started our new Aunt Dimity book, "Aunt Dimity and the Wishing Well." The leg was loose on my chair so I turned it upside down on the table. James asked why the chair was on the table and I told him there was a loose leg I would like him to tighten. I didn't expect that he would do this:

I was sitting at the table studying when

sparks started to fly. I asked why he was

doing that and he said, I'm cutting off the end

of the top screw so I can get to the bottom one.

He fixed the chair and then changed a lightbulb for me.

BFF's

Scarlett and Charlie

 Addy's room decorating