Wed, Mar 9th, 2022: Johannesburg South Africa Temple, Trina's mom 60 lbs, Pumpkin muffins, flat tire, home safely, Charlie, Autumn, Joshua, D's family

 

 Johannesburg, South Africa

36th operating temple

Dedicated: 24 Aug 1985

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Rock

Matthew 21:42

Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord's doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes?

Book of Mormon

2 Nephi 28:1-16

"Come Follow Me"

Genesis 39; Genesis 37:5-11; 40; 41:1-38 If I am faithful the Lord will guide and inspire me.

OctGenCon

"God's Love, The Most Joyous To the Soul"

Susan H. Porter

First Counselor in the Primary General Presidency

Five years ago, I observed an example of divine love while attending Primary in Russia. I saw a faithful sister kneel in front of two children and testify to them that even if they were the only ones living on earth, Jesus would have suffered and died just for them.

I testify that our Lord and Savior did indeed die for each and every one of us. It was an expression of His infinite love for us and for His Father.

Liahona

"The Women Who Followed Jesus from Galilee"

Luke 8:1-3

3 Lessons

1. Mourn with those who mourn

- Be with those who suffer

2. Be brave and stay close

-Fear of God greater than fear of man

3. Come unto the Light

-Leave the darkness and come unto the light

Trina's mom has lost 60 lbs mainly by avoiding sugar. Why can't I do this?

Everyone is going home today and they are upstairs cleaning. Trina has them take the sheets off the bed, wash them, and put them back on the beds. I appreciate this so much. 

While everyone else was cleaning I was making pumpkin muffins for breakfast. They were a big hit. Out of 24, 17 were eaten right away. 

I had everyone stand in front of the front door for their photo. Everybody got in the car and we thought they were gone when all of a sudden they were all back in the house. A flat tire. James got out the air compressor and filled the tire while Trina called Discount and made an appointment. James told them they probably didn't need a new tire but they only needed to get this tire fixed. Soon they were on their way again. A few hours later we received notice that they had made it home safely, which we had prayed for.

Addy and her cousin Kilee are going to be roommates in college next year at NAU. Lexy, Kilee's mom came to Addy and told her that Kilee would not be going to institute or church with her. How sad. I want to tell Addy that it's okay, she can go alone like I did when I was growing up. It will make all the difference in her life and in the life of her coming family.

I listened to "Follow Him" today and the guest speaker was Lili De Hoyos Anderson who is a social worker. She talked about a book she is reading "Antifragile". This book claims that for us to survive we need to overcome trials. In a weak moment I ordered the book because I am fascinated with this idea. 

I made an appointment with Catherine Halcomb for tomorrow to go see her for her birthday. I wanted to take her to lunch but she is going to have company.

I had two movies on today, "A Bridesmaid in Love" and "A Song in My Heart."

Traveled with Sister Kapp in England and

loved her so much!