Columbia River, Washington
107th operating temple
Dedicated: 18 Nov 2001
By: Gordon B. Hinckley
Jesus Christ, Son of man
Matthew 20:28
Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.
Book of Mormon
3 Nephi 23:1-14
"Come Follow Me"
Hosea 1-3; 14 The Lord always invites me to return to Him. Hosea 4-6
OctGenCon
Follow Jesus Christ with Footsteps of Faith
President M. Russell Ballard
Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
Brothers and sisters, I testify that as we follow Jesus Christ with footsteps of faith, there is hope. There is hope in the Lord Jesus Christ. There is hope for all in this life. There is hope to overcome our mistakes, our sorrows, our struggles, and our trials and our troubles. There is hope in repentance and being forgiven and in forgiving others. I testify that there is hope and peace in Christ. He can carry us today through difficult times. He did it for the early pioneers, and He will do it now for each one of us.
I was up at 3:44 this morning. Today is midterm election day. We sent our ballots in the mail. I had prayer with James before he left for Globe by himself. At 7:00 after reading scriptures and listening to a talk by Elder Uchtdorf, "Point of Safe Return", I wasn't feeling well so I took some Tramadol and laid down for awhile.
When I got up from resting I felt better so I went over and finished my blog for November 4th and talked to Stacy on the phone. We decided I would have James drop me off at her house around 8 o'clock tomorrow morning and we would go to the 9 o'clock session at the Gilbert temple. James had a meeting at the Glendale Airport at 9:00. When I hung up I went online to schedule myself in the 9 am session and found that there was only one seat left. I called Stacy and said we could go to the 8 o'clock session but James and I would have to get up too early. Instead of going tomorrow we are going on Tuesday, December 6th, the day after my next infusion. James can go too and that night we can go to the Mesa Temple lights. By then Stacy should be able to get a dress that fits and a new pair of shoes.
After my phone conversation with Stacy I got ready to go to town. I am doing my errands today. I am out of one of my prescriptions and need to pick it up along with my Tramadol at Walmart.
I place a Sonic order to pick up at 12:05. I arrived at 12:10 and checked in. They said they would bring my order right out but I waited 10 minutes and called again. It was 12:30 when they finally brought me my food. I know they were busy, but this is a little ridiculous. I ordered the grilled cheeseburger on the 2 for $5 menu. I ate the first one but it was not very good so I threw the second one away when I got to Ross. At Ross I bought six blankets and an artificial plant. At Walmart I picked up my two prescriptions and bought three blankets before doing my grocery shopping. On the way to and from town I listened to "Follow Him."
When I got home and put the groceries away I had a salad and a piece of pumpkin pie that I bought at Walmart for dinner. Pumpkin pie with lots of Coolwhip is my favorite pie. I listened to "Original Grace" and "Seeking Jesus" while I walked.
When James got home from Globe he had a surprise for me. He handed me an envelope that had $500 in it. He said Owen was at Globe today and not only did he take him to lunch, but he gave him this cash as a bonus. He said he was out of money for the house but was so grateful for all that James has done and wanted him to have this bonus. James tried to refuse but Owen insisted.
We both went to bed around 9:00 because we are both getting up at 4 a.m. James is going to the valley and 4 is my normal time to get up now.
Elder McCoy, one of our missionaries
Witney & Wayne
Trevor & Emma
Vinnie & KoKo
Tonight's moon
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