Sun, May 15th, 2022: Montevideo Uruguay Temple, Sacrament meeting, Sue Hubble, Kaylynn, Sky, Sunday School, Primary, Temple Class, Kim tomorrow, Lunar eclipse, Nelson fireside, Suns lost

 

Montivedeo, Uruguay

103rd operating temple

Dedicated: 18 Mar 2001

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Second Comforter

D&C 130:3

John 14:23 - The appearing of the Father and the Son, in that verse, is a personal appearance; and the idea that the Father and the Son dwell in a man's heart is an old sectarian notion, and is false.

Book of Mormon

Mosiah 29:33-47

"Come Follow Me"

Review

AprGenCon

"Your Divine Nature and Eternal Destiny"

Elder Dale G. Renlund

Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

The Spirit plays a pivotal role in communicating God's love to us. Yet the influence of the Holy Ghost can be obscured "by strong emotions, such as anger, hate, ... or fear, ... like trying to savor the delicate flavor of a grape while eating a jalapeno pepper. ... One flavor completely overpowers the other." So too, behaviors that distance us from the Holy Ghost, including sin, make it difficult for us to perceive God's love for us.

Up at 2:45 this morning after going to bed at 11. I tried sleeping on the bed, the recliner in the bedroom and then the recliner in the family room but nothing worked. It was a difficult morning, but I made it to church. We sat by Sue Hubble and her two granddaughters. Kaylynn is 4 and Sky is 2. I didn't get to take many notes as I was sitting by Kaylynn trying to keep her entertained. 

We had two speakers from the stake, Brother Platt from the high council and Sister Belnap, his speaking companion.  

After sacrament meeting was over Sue and I took the girls to Primary. They were together for singing time and then when they went to class Kaylynn went in the older class with the Wilhelm's, Ruth and Mel, and Sky went in the younger class with Rosa Westbrook. They seemed to do fine because Sue was able to attend Sunday School and no one ever came to get her with one of the girls. 

Again, Brother Applegate's lesson was awesome. We talked about the life size tabernacle in Syracuse, Utah. Brother Applegate had pictures of it on his Powerpoint presentation. 

After class was over James, Brother Virgil Cooper, and I had a discussion with Brother A. regarding what priesthood Aaron and Moses had.  Everything that I have read indicates that Moses had the Melchizedek priesthood and Aaron had the Aaronic or Levitical priesthood. 

When we got home I had my leftovers from Asian Bistro, orange chicken and noodles. James had some shrimp.

I tried to take a nap, but no luck. I finally got up and began studying for the Temple prep class this afternoon with the Grombach's. Kim and Brian are not coming until tomorrow because Kim is not feeling well. 

We met with the Grombach's at four this afternoon. We changed the time because we thought Kim and Brian were coming at six, our normal meeting time for this temple class. We covered the lesson in the book. James wanted me to lead the discussion because he is having voice problems. I also included some things Brother Sweat thinks people need to know before attending the temple. We also watched a church video about the garment and ceremonial clothing. 

I think Janna and Willy are as prepared as they can be to go to the temple. Willy gave the closing prayer. It was very sweet and sincere and he got a bit teary-eyed.

James got a call from John Wilhelm this evening apologizing for the way he acted when James went over to see him the other night. I am grateful he did this because I know it made James feel better.

The Nelson's did a fireside for young adults this evening. I watched most of the fireside. It was great. There were over 21,000 young adults gathered in the conference center. The Church News had a list of places on temple square for them to go and take selfie's. It is impressive that so many young people would come to hear and see the Prophet.

Sheri texted us and asked if we had seen the lunar eclipse. We did not know about it but we ran outside and watched it. Through James's binoculars the moon looked like a huge ball. It was fun to watch the moon totally disappear.

I also watched the "River of Time" celebration of Naomi Judd's life. "Why Not Me" is my favorite Judd song.  I felt like it was appropriate to watch a memorial service on Sunday but James questioned my judgment. 

I did not watch the Suns game but I'm glad I didn't. They lost to the Dallas Maverick's and they are out of the playoffs. How can they do so well in the season and play so lousy in the playoffs. I am quoting someone else.

One of my favorite duos

Family room at 2:45 a.m.