Merida, Yucatan, Mexico
92nd operating temple
Dedicated: 8 July 2000
By: Thomas S. Monson
Jesus Christ, Redeemer
D&C 77:12
12 Q. What are we to understand by the sounding of the trumpets, mentioned in the 8th chapter of Revelation?
A. We are to understand that as God made the world in six days, and on the seventh day he finished his work, and sanctified it, and also formed man out of the dust of the earth, even so, in the beginning of the seventh thousand years will the Lord God sanctify the earth, and complete the salvation of man, and judge all things, and shall redeem all things, except that which he hath not put into his power, when he shall have sealed all things, unto the end of all things; and the sounding of the trumpets of the seven angels are the preparing and finishing of his work, in the beginning of the seventh thousand years - the preparing of the way before the time of his coming.
Book of Mormon
3 Nephi 29:1-30:2
D&C
133:1-35
"Come Follow Me"
134-135 "Prepare Ye for the Coming of the Bridegroom"
OctGenCon
"Lovest Thou Me More Than These?"
President M. Russell Ballard
Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
Do you wonder what Jesus was referring to when He asked Peter, "Lovest thou me more than these?"
Relating this question to ourselves in our day, the Lord may be asking us about how busy we are and about the many positive and negative influences competing for our attention and our time. He may be asking each of us if we love Him more than the things of this world. This may be a question about what we really value in life, who we follow, and how we view our relationships with family members and neighbors. Or maybe He is asking what really brings us joy and happiness.
#4
The first commandment that God gave to Adam and Eve pertained t
o their potential for parenthood as husband and wife. We declare that God's commandments for His children to multiply and replenish the earth remains in force. We further declare that God has commanded that the sacred powers of procreation are to be employed only between man and woman, lawfully wedded as husband and wife.
Inklings
"The Love of God"
Elder D. Todd Christofferson
2nd Nephi 4:15-26
My friend Pam left homemade stuffing on my doorstep this morning. It was delicious and sustained me throughout this most difficult day.
This is the first report we got regarding the Goodman's at 8:11 a.m.:
From Bishop-
Barbara had multi system failures. They have intubated and sedated her. Pierces lab came back normal and he is on 5 liters of oxygen. He is doing better than Barbara, but not much.
Aubrey, Pierce's daughter, is headed to the hospital this morning to check on things and we will keep you updated.
I messaged my friend Cathy Arnett, Pierce's cousin, to see if she new anything. This is what she messaged me at 1:03 p.m.
Thank you Karen! I just heard from Pierce's sister. (I had asked if she knew they were in the hospital)
They don't expect Barbara to make it. Pierce is a little better than her. You are the best friend for thinking of me. I will keep you posted and you keep me posted on what you hear.
This is the last message I received from Cathy at 7:51 p.m.
Barbara passed away peacefully while her daughter and Pierce held her hand. Her organs began shutting down this morning. They took her off life support when her daughter arrived this afternoon. So, so sad. Please keep praying for Pierce!
My heart is breaking. Barbara was such a dear friend. The Spirit world became a better place today because of her. I can hardly wait to see her again.
James and I are both mourning. James sits in the chair Barbara always sat in when she came to our house for "Come Follow Me."
She was the one who introduced us to Brother Halverson.
She was the one who brought us food and put it on our doorstep when we had COVID.
She was the one who let me use her car to go to my infusion when Lexy broke down the summer of 2020. She said I could use the car as long as I needed it.
She was the one who brought people up our lane this summer to see our sunflowers,
She was the one who bought a freeze dryer because the food lasts much longer than a dehydrator
She was the one who wanted to be Donna's ministering companion
so Donna could be a ministering sister
She was the one who loved strawberry poke cake, ask for the recipe, and fixed it several times the next month
She was the one I will always remember as a dear friend for eternity,
I love you Barbara and will miss you so much!
What can I say about Pierce? He is the nicest man I have ever met and gives Christlike service to everyone!
He is the one who loaned James his welder so he could finish the fence,
He is the one who pulled James out of the snow when no one else could,
He's the one who helps people when their vehicle is broke down
and then helps them fix it and doesn't charge anything,
He's the one who went and got Anthony when Anthony couldn't get out of his place last summer,
He's the one who built a greenhouse big enough to feed everyone in the ward,
He's the one who loans his equipment to anyone who needs it,
He's the one who fixed my chipped front tooth,
Filled all my fillings, and pulled a tooth that I didn't know
needed pulling and charged a minimal fee,
He's the one that does dental work and if you can't pay,
he doesn't charge you anything,
He's the one that brought us a cabinet full of supplements when we had Covid,
He's the one that hugs you when you need a hug
We don't know what we ever did without him.
The bishop ask ward members to please give Pierce and his family the privacy they needed as they mourn Barbara's death. The problem is, we all feel like his family and we all want to mourn Barbara's death with him.
I am emotionally drained and the only thing I could focus on doing this afternoon was to make a blueberry cheesecake crumble cake.
Barbara loved desserts and would be happy to know that I am celebrating her life by making a dessert. I wish I could share a piece with her.
James and I watched an old Christmas movie that is one of my favorite, "A Hometown Christmas" and then I watched DWTS while he did some indexing.
One of the saddest days that I can remember. This picture of Charlie makes it happier.
Pam.
I call her my guardian angel.
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