Cochabamba, Bolivia
82nd operating temple
Dedicated: 30 Apr 2000
By: Gordon B. Hinckley
Jesus Christ, Redeemer
Helaman 14:16
Yea, behold, this death bringeth to pass the resurrection, and redeemeth all mankind from the first death - that spiritual death; for all mankind, by the fall of Adam being cut off from the presence of the Lord, are considered as dead, both as to thing temporal and to things spiritual.
Book of Mormon
3 Nephi 20:20-46
D&C
Saints chapter 36
"Come Follow Me"
128:5-25 The salvation of my ancestors is essential to my salvation
OctGenCon
"Becoming More in Christ: The Parable of the Slope"
Elder Clark G. Gilbert
Of the Seventy
Despite multiple efforts, I was repeatedly denied admission to my school's advanced academic program. My teachers finally suggested I should just stick to the standard classroom. Over time, I developed compensating study habits. But it wasn't until my mission to Japan that I felt my intellectual and spiritual possibilities begin to emerge. I continued to work hard. But for the first time in my life, I systematically involved the Lord in my development, and it made all the difference.
"A Faithful Search Rewarded"
Elder Patricio M. Giuffra
Of the Seventy
Beginning in 1846, thousands of pioneer men, women, and children headed westward to Zion. Their great faith stirred their boundless courage. For some, that trip was never finished as they died along the way. Others, facing great adversity, pressed forward in faith.
Because of them, generations later, my family enjoyed the blessings of the true gospel of Jesus Christ.
The Living Christ
Signers of the Living Christ 2000
Gordon B. Hinckley
Thomas S. Monson
James E. Faust
Boyd K. Packer
L. Tom Perry
David B. Haight
Neal A. Maxwell
Russell M. Nelson
Dallin H. Oaks
M. Russell Ballard
Joseph B. Wirthlin
Richard G. Scott
Robert D. Hales
Jeffrey R. Holland
Henry B. Eyring
Relief Society Lesson
"The Savior's Abiding Compassion
By Elder Ulisses Soares
"The expression of compassion for others is the essence of the Gospel of Jesus Christ"
I was up at 4:08 this morning. The word of the week for this week's "Come Follow Me" lesson is Gladness. The name of the lesson is: "A Voice of Gladness for the Living and the Dead." In D&C 128:19 we read " Now, what do we hear in the gospel which we have received? A voice of gladness! A voice of mercy from heaven; and a voice of truth out of the earth; glad tidings for the dead; a voice of gladness for the living and the dead; glad tidings of great joy. How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of those that bring glad tidings of good things, and that say unto Zion: Behold, thy God reigneth!
vs. 20 - And again, what do we hear? Glad tidings from Cumorah!
vs. 22 - Let your hearts rejoice, and be exceedingly glad. vs. 23 - And ye rivers, and brooks, and rills, flow down with gladness.
James is still so miserable. When he first went to the doctor in Mesa he told James that they would need to do a procedure to put gel in to protect other organs. When James mentioned this to the people at the cancer center they said the gel procedure would not be necessary because they are so accurate. James was doubtful but allowed them to proceed. About a week ago James had severe pain and burning. The pain has become almost unbearable. When he went in to the cancer center on Tuesday he saw the doctor and she told him he looked much worse than he had last week when she saw him. He explained what had happened and mentioned again the gel procedure. The doctor was concerned and said she was going to cancel the treatments until next Monday. Meanwhile she would prescribe something for the pain, which she never did. I am quite upset and feel like we have grounds for a lawsuit although that is not the path I would normally take. I feel like the techs were neglectful and much of this could have been avoided. We will see what happens as the final decision lies with James.
We went into town this morning to get the oil changed in our car. We got there before 8:00 when they open but there were three cars ahead of us and James did not want to wait. We decided we would come back on Monday. We did a couple of errands, including getting horse feed and a snack for us, or what the Hobbits would call, second breakfast. We went to Burger King and we each got a Whopper Junior and a small order of fries to share. It hit the spot.
When we got to Vernon we stopped at the library. Tamara has the birthday cards for this month for me to sign. While I was there I committed to help at the Bowen Memorial tomorrow morning. I told her James was going to a funeral in Taylor at that time for a good friend in high school, Jerald Hatch.
Rest and recuperation at home. This afternoon I walk, blog, and learn how to use the blood glucose monitor I bought to use with my phone. I listened to my book, "Lady Helen Finds Her Song."
Our Christmas movie tonight: "The Gingerbread Miracle" starring Merritt Patterson.
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