OUR FAMILY: Sun, Mar 14, 2021: Ogden temple, Daylight savings trick, Church, trip to valley, Dinner at Darrel's, Charlie and Molly, Scarlett, etc.

Ogden, Utah

14th operating temple

Dedicated: 18-20 Jan 1972

By: Joseph Fielding Smith

Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son

Moses 7:50

And it came to pass that Enoch continued his cry unto the Lord, saying: I ask thee, O Lord, in the name of thine Only Begotten, even Jesus Christ, that thou wilt have mercy upon Noah and his seed, that the earth might never more be covered by the floods.

Book of Mormon

2 Nephi 32:1-9

D&C

Review sections 23-26

"Come Follow Me"

Review "Strengthen the Church"

OctGenCon

'Keep the Change'

Sister Becky Craven

Second Counselor in the Young Women General Presidency

I occasionally run into friends whom I haven't seen for many years. Sometimes they say, "You haven't changed at all!" Each time I hear that, I cringe a little, because I hope I have changed over the years. I hope I have changed since yesterday! I hope I am a little kinder, less judgmental, and more compassionate. I hope I am quicker to respond to the needs of others, and I hope I am just a little bit more patient.

As we travel the covenant path, sometimes we pick up stones in our shoes in the form of poor habits, sins, or bad attitudes. The quicker we shake them from our lives, the more joyful our mortal journey will be. Maintaining change takes effort..

I testify that because of Jesus Christ, we can change. We can adjust our habits, alter our thoughts, and refine our character to become more like Him. And with His help, we can keep the change.

Restoration Proclamation

P9 S3

We testify that those who prayerfully study the message of the Restoration and act in faith will be blessed to gain their own witness of its divinity and of its purpose to prepare the world for the promised Second Coming of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

The Living Christ

P10 S4

Each of us will stand to be judged of Him according to our works and the desires of our hearts.

I woke up early to take the meat out of the crockpot and shredded it and add the sauce and put it back in to cook another two hours. Afterwards I went to lie down on the recliner for a few minutes after taking my pain medicine. The next thing I knew it was 7:40 when I looked at my phone, time to get ready for church. James is not going today but I am because I feel good.

After getting ready I looked at my phone and it was 8:45 as I prepared myself a drink and left. When I got to the church it was just a little before 9 and there were no cars in the parking lot, except one or two. I realized that last night the country went on daylight savings time but my phone should be on Phoenix time and should not have changed. I went back home and went in to settings and found that my phone was on Colorado time, an hour ahead of Phoenix time. Well, I guess it's better to be early than late. I was able to do some more indexing and have family prayer with James.

Skimpy attendance in church today. It snowed last night and the Wilhelm's were in Payson at a wrestling tournament. They couldn't get back home over the rim because of the snow so they went to the valley and came home this morning through Globe. This bishop was gone so Curtis, Zemira, and Colter were not there to pass the sacrament. For some reason the Judd boys were not there either so the Melchizedek priesthood passed the sacrament today. Also, Kerri could not get the Zoom broadcast to work so James did not hear the speakers, Jeff and Rebecca McCamy, a fairly new couple in our ward. On a positive note, I wore my mask the entire meeting. I sat by the Scott's and Kerri. Catherine stayed home with a sore throat.

Sister McCamy spoke on Sister Craven's talk, "Keep the Change."

At one point in her life Sister McCamy was divorced with four small children to raise, she was bitter, but the ward she lived in embraced her and her four children which made all the difference for them to change and become active again. We are all needed. We learn to love and grow through ministering to each other. The Lord will increase our capacity to change. The Holy Ghost will let us know what changes we need to make. We must pray to know how to reach out to others.

Brother McCamy spoke on President Oaks's talk, "Love Your Enemies." Here are some notes from his talk: People are often driven by fears based on lies. Only through kindness and love can we convince people of our care for them. We are all children of Heavenly Father and deserving of His love. We many times can change the hearts of people by establishing common ground. This land is a chosen land.

President Smithson presided at our meeting today.

After the meetings were over I was supposed to have a meeting with the elders quorum presidency and the Relief Society presidency but I totally forgot and left for home. The meeting was regarding a new family history leader and ward missionaries. While at home I realized I had forgotten the meeting and apologized to Tamara via a text. Here was what she shared with me: Just finished our meeting. Recommendations made for T&FH leader and ward missionaries. The recommendation is Rick Lauritzen for T&FH leader. They are wanting to call as ward missionaries Collin & Wendy Dewitt, Cody & LeeAnn Snyder, and Sam & Amy Gordon. We briefly talked about getting new youth in temple and family history committee. Kyah is moving to Colorado and Ty's a senior.

From 10 - 12 James and I got ready for our trip to the valley. I have an appointment at Sonoran Spine in the morning at 9:30 and we have a family dinner at Darrel and Trina's this evening. We left around 1 p.m. I was so careful to get all of the papers Sonoran spine asked me to fill out but forgot my x-rays. I did not realize this until later this evening.

We arrived at Darrel's around 4:30. The dinner is not until six so we have plenty of time to get settled in and warm up the meat in the crockpot. I gave Ruby and Lola their new Book of Mormons. Ruby's is a teal blue and Lola's is pink. Addy was there and I told her I would like to buy her one too. She seemed to like that and chose a violet one, like mine.

Stacy called and said her family would not be coming. She admitted she was afraid to be around dad because of her compromised immune system. Sheri and Evan came with brownies and stuff to make sundaes, and a lemon pie for pi day. Addy made a cherry pie. Brian called before he and Kim came and asked if James was there. Darrel told him that dad was quarantining himself upstairs, which he did. I took his food to him upstairs. Kim had a nice visit with Ruby, Addy, and Rowan while she was here. Trina made a salad, cilantro line rice, queso dip, and black beans which went nicely with the sweet pork, very similar to what they serve at Costa Vida. I also brought some homemade rolls. Kim and Brian brought chips. It was a nice meal and fun to visit. We had no lesson or gospel discussion, just dinner.

Again we slept in Rowan's room while he slept on the couch. We appreciate him so much! I had a hard time going to sleep worrying about my x-rays.

Trina ordered me a laminating machine when I admired hers. I have to be careful telling her I like something she has.