Fri, Dec 17th, 2021: Helsinki Finland, Pres. Hinckley's last temple dedication, Drywall dust, Christmas movies, wrap gifts, blueberry pancakes

Helsinki, Finland

124th operating temple

Dedicated: 22 Oct 2006

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Relationships with the Father

Helaman 5:11

And he hath power given unto him from the Father to redeem them from their sins because of repentance; therefore he hath sent his angels to declare the tidings of the conditions of repentance, which bringeth unto the power of the Redeemer, unto the salvation of their souls.

Book of Mormon

Ether 12:1-21

"Come Follow Me" 

"Sharing the Message of the Restoration and the Resurrection" by D. Todd Christofferson

"Can I receive the promised blessings if my family situation is less than ideal?"

OctGenCon

"Is There No Balm In Gilead?"

Elder Brent H. Nielson

Of the Presidency of the Seventy

The Old Testament teaches of an aromatic spice or ointment used for healing wounds that was made from a bush grown in Gilead. In Old Testament times, the ointment came to be known as the "balm of Gilead." The prophet Jeremiah lamented over the calamities that he observed among his people and hoped for healing. Jeremiah questioned, "Is there no balm in Gilead; is there no physician there? Through literature, music, and art, the Savior Jesus Christ has often been referred to as the Balm of Gilead because of His remarkable healing power. Like Jeremiah, I was wondering, "Is there no balm in Gilead for the Nielson family?"

I am reading about the law of consecration in "The Holy Covenants". It is so powerful! The law of consecration is "a covenant and a deed which cannot be broken"(D&C 42:30). "It is a celestial law. It may be the celestial law. Indeed, consecration is the very essence of complete dedication that defines those who will be exalted in the kingdom of God."

I listened to Ben Wilcox talk about the family proclamation on "Teaching with Power," Also, Brad Wilcox was the guest on "Follow Him" this week. The Wilcox's are out in full force. I'm not sure if Brad and Ben are related but they are both great teachers!

I made blueberry pancakes for breakfast this morning. James had to admit that they were very good.

Yum!

Little chunks of blueberry goodness

Wrapped our gag gifts for tomorrow night's white elephant game. A cat neck massager and sloth feet massagers. I also wrapped Darrel's families gifts and even put bows on them. The bows always get squashed on the way down to the valley in the car.

 

James is working on a bid and finishing up in the bathroom. It's quite a mess in there and there is a track of drywall dust down the hall and going outside. Luckily it cleans up quite easily.

At the post office I had packages. The "Lead Kindly Light" calendars I ordered and Brother Grapp's book are here. 

Here are the movies I watched while wrapping gifts and walking:

"A Very Merry Bridesmaid" starring Emily Osment

"My Favorite Christmas Melody"

"Sugar Plam Fairy Twist"

I liked all of them. I guess you could say the first one was my favorite.

I asked Darrel about the cakes we left at their house the last time we were down. I needed to know if I should buy something for the party tomorrow night or if we could use the cakes. Darrel said that Rowan and his friends devoured the cakes and they would replace them. I told them they did not have to because I had said they could eat them. He said okay but Trina bought another tuxedo cake at Costco and she said she couldn't find the other cake. That's because I got it at Sam's Club. One cake will be fine for the party. Thanks Trina.

James was very patient with me going to bed late.