Wednesday, August 18, 2021

Mon, Aug 16th, 2021: St. George Utah Temple #1: Scarlett's temple tour, Rain and sunflowers, Charlie, Haiti's earthquake, Trouble in Afghanistan

 

St. George, Utah
1st operating temple
Dedicated: 6-8 Apr 1877
By: Daniel H. Wells

Jesus Christ, Prophecies about
Alma 21:9
Now Aaron began to open the scriptures unto them concerning the coming of Christ, and also concerning the resurrection of the dead, and that there could be no redemption for mankind save it were through the death and sufferings of Christ, and the atonement of his blood.
Book of Mormon
Alma 51:13-21
D&C
Saints 15, p. 166-68, RIC "The Word of Wisdom"
"Come Follow Me"
89-92 "A Principle with Promise"
AprGenCon
"Bless In His Name"
President Henry B. Eyring
Second Counselor in the First Presidency
"For whoso is faithful unto the obtaining these two priesthoods of which I have spoken, and the magnifying their calling, are sanctified by the Spirit unto the renewing of their bodies.
"They become the sons of Moses and of Aaron and the seed of Abraham, and the church and kingdom, and the elect of God.
"And also all they who receive this priesthood receive me, saith the Lord."


Ten Virtues
#1
Love is the only force that can erase the difference between people or bridge the chasms of bitterness. Love is like the Polar Star. In a changing world, it is a constant. It is the security of the home. It is a beacon of hope in a world of distress.

We had 25 wild turkeys in our yard this morning. Several were right by the front porch when James first got up. There were about five hens with their little ones. I wish we could have gotten some pictures. It was quite a sight. I've never seen so many wild turkeys together in all of my life. It brightened up our day.

We feel better but are still taking lots of naps. We are still managing to have scriptures and prayers. We are doing some indexing and I am slowly keeping up on my blog although there really isn't much to write about. 

James went outside and ran his skidsteer for awhile but said he just didn't have enough energy to keep it up. Someday we will get our yard put in. 

We got more rain today. It is just so lush and beautiful!

Ruby texted us to tell us that they are getting a bunny. They got the cage and then were looking for a rabbit. James told her to get a Dutch chocolate, and that's what they ended up getting. Ruby is over the moon. The rabbits name was "Widget" but Rowan doesn't like that name and since the kids all pitched in money everyone has to be happy with the name.




Ruby is soo excited and I am happy these kids are getting a pet!

James and I started a new book called, "Chances Are." It's about a girl with cancer. Sounds like a downer but it has a good story to it.

We watched the two Meghan Markle movies I had on the DVR. I actually like her as an actress and both movies are good. James even enjoyed them too.

Our friend Sandra left two bottles of apple juice on our front porch this evening. We are so grateful because that's what sounded good to us.

Little Miss Scarlett on her temple tour

Who's dog?


So sad


New Visitors Center dedicated by Ulisses Soares


Another sad thing in the world































 




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