Fri, Dec 3rd, 2021: Charlie & Elf find candy, James's antibiotics, Taco Soup, Chocolate cake, James's pain, walk, blog, Christmas movies

Monterrey, Mexico

110th operating temple

Dedicated: 28 Apr 2002

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Relationship with the Father

John 14:11

Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works' sake.

Book of Mormon

Ether 2:13-25

D&C

138:1-24

"Come Follow Me"

Family Scripture Study & Family Home Evening

OctGenCon

"The Savior's Abiding Compassion"

Elder Ulisses Soares

Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

The compassionate attitude of Jesus is rooted in charity, namely, in His pure and perfect love, which is the essence of His atoning sacrifice. Compassion is a fundamental characteristic of those who strive for sanctification, and this divine quality intertwines with other Christian traits such as mourning with those who mourn and having empathy, mercy, and kindness. The expression of compassion for others is, in fact, the essence of the gospel of Jesus Christ and a marked evidence of our spiritual and emotional closeness to the Savior. Furthermore, it shows the level of influence He has on our way of life and demonstrates the magnitude of our spirits.

The first thing I wrote in my journal notes for this day:

Dill pickle Lays are the best!

I watched three Christmas movies today:

"An Unexpected Christmas"

"A Boy Named Christmas"

"A Christmas Village Romance"

James went into town today and picked up his antibiotics. I hope they help get rid of any infection he might have. He has been very depressed about the pain he is feeling. This was one of those days where he worked outside for 20 minutes and then came in and took a nap.

I texted Chelsea M. today and asked if I could come and visit tomorrow. I told her I had a gift for Scotlyn, as it is her third birthday. 

I wanted to make Scotlyn a cake. I made a Swiss chocolate one from a mix and was going to frost it with the frosting I use for a Texas sheetcake only to realize that I forgot I don't have any powdered sugar, or at least not enough. I ended up eating much of the cake myself.

I made a taco soup to take to Barbara's funeral luncheon tomorrow. I put it in the refrigerator tonight and will heat it up in the morning.

I walked and blogged today. I don't like it when I get behind on my blog because it is so hard to catch up.

Charlie found some candy

1982

The elf finds candy like Charlie