Monday, July 11th, 2022: Happy Birthday Palmer, Cookies & Cream Cake for CFM & Barbara Bartels Birthday, James works @ Thompson's,

 

Concepion, Chile

160th operating temple

Dedicated: 28 Oct 2018

By: Russell M. Nelson

Jesus Christ, Second Coming

Revelations 22:20

He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so come, Lord Jesus.

Book of Mormon

Alma 31:1-23

5 And now, as the preaching of the word had a great tendency to lead the people to do that which was just-yea, it had had more powerful effect upon the minds of the people than the sword, or anything else, which had happened unto them-there Alma thought it was expedient that they should try the virtue of the word of God.

"Come Follow Me"

2 Kings 17-25 "He Trusted in the Lord God of Israel" Thoughts to Keep in Mind "Jesus Will Say to All Israel, 'Come Home'"

AprGenCon

"Is The Plan Working?"

Elder Adrian Ochoa

Of the Seventy

As he walked toward the Savior, Peter was frightened by the wind and began to sink. But when Peter realized what was happening, he did not try to tread water on his own or swim back to the ship. Rather than let go of his faith in Christ, he held on more tightly, crying, "Lord, save me."

"And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him."

All of us face boisterous winds that can shake our faith and cause us to sink. When this happens, please remember that Heavenly Father's plan of happiness has another name-the plan of redemption. The plan was not for us to glide easily through life, never stumbling, never sinking, with a smile always on our face. Heavenly Father knew that we would need to be redeemed. This is why He prepared the plan of redemption. This is why He sent a Redeemer. When we struggle-for any reason-that does not mean the plan isn't working. That is when we need the plan the most!

Courtney has some new cake recipes. One pina colada and the other white chocolate raspberry brownie cake.

I spent the day making one of Courtney's cakes, the Cookies and Cream cake. I baked three layers of chocolate cake in the morning and in the afternoon I made the filling and the buttercream frosting. It took most of the day, with a few breaks. 

Tomorrow is Barbara Bartels 87th birthday and she is coming to our house tonight with our "Come Follow Me" group. This cake is to celebrate Barbara and her birthday. Here is a picture of Courtney's cake and then my Cookies & Cream cake:

Courtney's cake

My cake. I was too chicken to do the drip.

Next time.

James worked at the Thompson's getting the rebar delivered to the site. Tomorrow Greg Anderson is coming to start digging the trenches for the footings.

It rained for a few minutes this afternoon and was overcast most of the day. I love these kind of days!

At 6:30 the Peeler's, Barbar Bartels, and Pierce Goodman arrived for "Come Follow Me." The Crane's were a little late because their dog, Oliver, ran off. He is afraid of the lightning.

This lesson tells the downfall and scattering of the Northern Kingdom of Israel and the downfall of the Southern Kingdom. It is rather sad with a few happy highlights because of Hezekiah and Josiah. Chuck had a difficult time keeping up and after the lesson Owen teased him about having a bad arm, a bad back, and a bad attitude. 

We sang Happy Birthday to Barbara and had cake and ice cream. We ended the evening on a good note. 

James did the dishes and I went from 6,000 steps to 10,000 before going to bed.

My view on our deck.

Love it!