San Jose, Costa Rica
87th operating temple
Dedicated: 4 June 2000
By: James E. Faust
Jesus Christ, Redeemer
D&C 18:11
For, behold, the Lord your Redeemer suffered death in the flesh; wherefore he suffered the pain of all men, that all men might repent and come unto him.
Book of Mormon
3 Nephi 26:1-21
D&C
129 & 130:1-11
"Come Follow Me"
131:1-4; 132:7, 13-25 Heavenly Father made it possible for families to be eternal
OctGenCon
"Addressing Mental Health"
Elder Erich W. Kopischke
Of the Seventy
Our doctrine teaches us to strive to become like Jesus Christ and be perfected in Him. Our children sing, "I'm trying to be like Jesus." We long to be perfect even as our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ are perfect. Because mental illness can interfere with our perception of perfection, it remains all too often a taboo. As a result, there is too much ignorance, too much silent suffering, and too much despair. Many, feeling overwhelmed because they do not meet perceived standards, mistakenly believe they have no place in the Church.
The Proclamations
#5
The Family: A Proclamation to the World,
issued September 23, 1995, in Salt Lake City - The proclamation was read by President Gordon B. Hinckley at the general Relief Society meeting leading into October 1995 general conference, with the proclamation's purpose to "warn and forewarn" the world and offering an official Church statement on family, marriage, gender roles, and human sexuality.
Inklings
Affirmation
Through my faithfulness to covenants and ordinances, I am armed with righteousness and with the power of God. In this season, my spiritual strength comes from my bond with my Savior.
Up at 3:58 a. m. I had my usual oatmeal, blueberries, and nuts for breakfast. When James got home from his treatment, he brought me three tacos from Taco Bell. I was so excited I ate two immediately!
DWTS this week was a double elimination. Jimmie Allen and Olivia Jade went home. The six couples left will be in the semi-finals, they are: Cody & Cheryl, Ihman & Danielle, JoJo & Jenna, Pasha & Suni, Amanda & Allen, and Malora & Artem. Enough said.
Today I got more phone calls than I normally get in a month. First, James's mom called to see how he was doing. I'm not sure why she called my phone, but she did, and I gave it to James so he could talk to her.
Vickie was the next to call. She also wanted to know about James. I think she may have talked to Dennis & Denise. Anyway, she got Harold on the phone so I could tell him James's story. Harold felt so bad because he had told James that radiation was a "piece of cake" and he had no problems. I told him he could only relate his experience and he should not feel bad. Harold said he would do anything to help us, which was so sweet. I asked him if he would help put in dad's headstone. He said, "I will do whatever you need me to do." When he said that, my heart just melted toward my sweet brother.
My next caller was Tamara, the Relief Society president of our ward. She needed my counsel and advice regarding a family who is constantly in need of assistance and has not learned how to manage their resources. We talked for almost an hour and I think she felt better after we were finished. Hopefully we can help this family to make the needed changes in their lives so that they can be more self-reliant.
I also got a text from Trina wanting to know how James was doing. It was a busy day phone wise. I texted Pam about Ricky and she called his doctor to find out he does not have cancer. She was soo happy!
I also texted Sister Sedig who is teaching Relief Society this week about reading the section in "Teaching in the Savior's Way" regarding asking inspired questions and encouraged her to use questions in her lesson on Sunday.
I paid my Dish bill online and was happy to discovered they had taken $20 off my bill.
James was also on the phone with a company that sells water pumps. They are going to help him figure out how big a pump he will need for our backyard.
James and I started a new book. It's one that I just read not too long ago, "Charming Artemis." It's one about the Jonquil family, whom we are very familiar with.
I made two loaves of pumpkin bread this afternoon. Originally I made them for the MacArthur's but both loaves were sunk in the middle. I put one loaf in the freezer and James and I are eating the other one. I also made myself a pumpkin and pecan waffle. It was delicious!
James had a presidency meeting this evening at the church. I send the plastic and paper goods I got at Costco with him to put in the cupboard. I will hand my receipt in on Sunday. While James was gone I finished coloring my Snow White picture, worked on my lettering and did some walking while listening to my book, "Willowkeep."
When James got home we made shrimp and mixed veggies for dinner. Afterwards we watched our Christmas movie while I finished my walking. The movie we watched was, "A Mrs. Miracle Christmas." It was soo good and had such a great message!
In bed by 9:49.
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