Sacramento, California
123rd operating temple
Dedicated 3 Sept 2006
By: Gordon B. Hinckley
Jesus Christ, relationships with the Father
1 John 2:1
My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous.
Book of Mormon
Ether 11:1-23
"Come Follow Me"
Restoration Proclamation
"I will be held accountable before God for the way I treat my family"
OctGenCon
"I Pray He'll Use Us"
Sharon Eubank
First Counselor in the Relief Society General Presidency
The Church of Jesus Christ is under divine mandate to care for the poor. It is one of the pillars of the work of salvation and exaltation. What was true during the days of Alma is certainly true for us: "And thus, in their prosperous circumstances, they did not send away any who were naked, or that were hungry, or that were athirst, or that were sick, or that had not been nourished; and they did not set their hearts upon riches; therefore they were liberal to all, both old and young, both bond and free, both male and female, whether out of the church or in the church, having no respect to persons as to those who stood in need."
Inklings
Anthony discussing "The Holy Covenants", Emily and Fatti
As I listened to Brother Anthony Sweat this morning discussing his book I especially liked this quote:
"Covenants protect us against our own instability."
This quote is from Emily's friend Fatima, or Fatti as she prefers to be called:
"My blessings are so much more than my stresses yet I seem to dwell on my stresses."
President Nelson issued a Christmas message this morning via social media. It was short and concise. He talked about lighting the world with service, caring for those who may be lonely or in need.
Sister Cress Miller in our ward seemed in need of some attention and comfort on Facebook today. I asked her what I could do to help and she said some soup would be nice. I told her I was going to be gone but I could bring her some on Tuesday. That's the same day I am taking dinner to the MacArthur's. Chelsea had a baby boy today, on Ben's birthday. They named him Boone.
James went to town today to have bloodwork done and to pick up some lightbulbs. He also worked on his sales taxes.
Darrel texted me today and asked if Ruby could come up while Molly is here. I said all of his kids could come if they wanted to. Darrel and Trina have to work.
Update from Sheri regarding Max:
Max's numbers are not great although he does feel better. Yesterday he kept asking for more morphine.
They are trying to move him to trauma. I guess he has a tiny something on his lungs from throwing up which caused air leakage. It should heal on its own but they need to monitor that. I am waiting to talk to the doctor. The nurse wants to take him off of the sugar water (which helps his potassium) because his blood sugars keep rising.
Comments by family members.
As hard as this is it has been a blessing. It has been nice to sit here with Max and listen to him. I feel like we have connected more and I understand him better. It is something I have been praying for - how to understand him so I can be there for him. I am thankful for a God who understands all things and answers prayers. Thank you to all of you for your prayers and sacrifices on our behalf. I feel really blessed.
I called the hospital and here is the update on Max:
He is downgraded to regular floor (no longer ICU)
He is able to eat and drink
I asked about his lungs and Dr is going to call me.
I also got a text from Kim. She is preparing the "Come Follow Me" lesson for her ward and would like me to bring my framed copy of the family proclamation and "The Living Christ." I told her I would. James and I have decided we are going to attend Kim's ward so we can hear her lesson.
My Christmas movies for the day:
188 - "Christmas in the Rockies"
188 - "Christmas in Santa Fe" starring Mario Lopez
185 - "Dickens of a Holiday" with Brooke D'Orsay & Kristoffer Polaha
The last one was my favorite of these three.
We got our Christmas gift from Kacey and Jared today:
of Charlie that Kacey sent to us throughout 2021
We love it!!
Happy 22nd Birthday Ben!
Is that Ollie?
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