St. George, Utah
1st operating temple
Dedicated: 6-8 Apr 1877
By: D. H. Wells
Jesus Christ, Resurrection
Revelation 1:18
I am he that liveth, and was dead: and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.
Book of Mormon
1 Nephi 21:22-22:10
"Come Follow Me"
Gen 7; Gen 9:8-17 Tokens or symbols help us remember our covenants with the Lord
OctGenCon
"Come Unto Christ And Don't Come Alone"
Bonnie H. Cordon
Young Women General President
President Nelson's second truth spoken to us that day is to know our purpose. This is our grand and noble charge.
We all occasionally get distracted from why we are here and divert our enegies somewhere else. One of Satan's most powerful weapons is to distract us with good and better causes which, in times of need, may blind and bind us away from the best cause - the very work that called us into this world.
Inklings
"Daily Restoration"
Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf
and
4 Nephi
Liahona
"Becoming Better after Experience the Bitter"
4 Principles of Resilience
I. Search Inward
Ask: "What gifts, strengths, and talents has God blessed me with that I can draw on. "Counting our blessings is far better than recounting our problems." - President Nelson
II. Turn Outward
To reduce anxiety and stress, write in a journal, exercise, read scriptures and other uplifting books, talk with a family member, spend time with a pet.
What resources has God provided you to lighten your journey?
Notice the sufferings of others and give them a kind word.
III. Look Upward
Plead for peace and divine direction. Trust in the Lord's timing. Can you see how God is blessing you in your challenges?
IV. Press Forward
Press forward with faith and hope in Christ. When the world is dark, will we still seek the Light? The light of Jesus Christ. Faith means trusting God in good times and bad, even if that includes suffering until we see His arm revealed in our behalf.
I sent this information to my friend Ginger who is 55 years old and has suffered a stroke and now has Covid. I hope it helps her.
I was awake at 4 a.m. but it didn't last. I was tired all morning and kept taking little "breaks." I am tired of being sick. I tried to stay on task but it is hard to focus when you are miserable.
At 7 this morning it started snowing and it snowed all day. We ended up with around 4-5 inches on the flat, or on our picnic table outside.
We had planned on going to town this afternoon but I interrupted James from his indexing at 11:30 and suggested we go now because of the snow. I am glad we did. Even in icy conditions there are drivers on the road, specifically the 60 between Vernon and Show Low, who take unnecessary chances and pass in places they shouldn't, going way too fast. Such was the case today. At one point our windshield became totally covered with ice so I turned on the defroster so James could see to drive.
I did my shopping while James picked up my thyroid prescription and scheduled an appointment for us to get our tires rotated. I tried to wear the N95 mask Pam gave me while shopping but I couldn't breathe so I took it off the first five minutes.
One of the reasons I came shopping was to get the rest of the things I need to finish Stacy's almond cake, Trina's fudge chocolate cake, and Sheri's triple berry pie, all for their birthdays. When I was finished shopping James helped me checkout and I asked him if we could go to Wendy's for a Frosty. He said, "Will I don't want one but if you do I guess we can." Typical answer.
I guess James was hungry for chinese food because he got in the non-existent line at Panda. I've never been here when they didn't have a line. Maybe it has something to do with their cash only policy until they get their new credit card machine. I had cash. James got a chow mein pepper steak bowl and I got a chow mein orange chicken bowl and then we got in the Wendy's drive thur line. James ordered me a large Frosty and when we got to the window the girl handed it to him and said, "free of charge." We had just been complaining about it costing $3.49.
There was a car not moving at the head of the intersection by the hospital and Walmart so James turned around and took the road just passed the stalled car. We drove down the hill to Tractor Supply where James got two bags of horse feed for $40. The groceries were in the back along with Tanna's still unclaimed birthday gift so he had to put the feed in the back seat.
The snow plow has not yet cleared the snow off the highway yet so it was slow going on the way home. There was an accident just passed the Y by Dollar General so we went up the 61 to the 3148 cut across, along with several other cars. I am so glad James is driving because I do not like driving in these conditions. He got us home safely after stopping at the post office where he picked up my cake supplies and his new cover for his phone. It's sleek and gray and I like it and so does he.
Once we got home I went in to change into my comfy clothes and when I returned to the kitchen James had everything put away. Thanks honey! He finished his Panda bowl while I finished off my orange chicken and put the noodles in the frig for later.
I was exhausted after our little outing so I went to the recliner and took a nap. It was a long one and was almost six o'clock when I got up. Time for my noodles, some walking, and listening to our book, "The Noble Smuggler." We love this book better than any we have read for quite some time. We are almost finished with it and will be hard pressed to find another one as good. I am having a hard time getting into my book, "Mrs Whitaker Opens Her Heart", but I am trying.
I blogged, walked until I got 10,000 steps, which was difficult, and watched a Christmas movie starring Lacey Chabert in Ireland where she is planning a party for a castle. A good one. I like Lacey.
James and I both attempted to sleep on the recliners in the family room again but it was around 2 o'clock before I finally fell asleep.
Today view out my bedroom window
Someday my cakes will look like this
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