Wednesday, December 21, 2022: Car oil changed, deliver more Vernon gifts, Anthony, James's blessing, walk and warp and watch

 

Provo City Center, Utah

150th operating temple

Dedicated: 20 Mar 2016

By: Dallin H. Oaks

Jesus Christ, Son of man

D&C 109:5

For thou knowest that we have done this work through great tribulation; and out of or poverty we have given of our substance to build a house to thy name, that the Son of Man might have a place to manifest himself to his people.

Book of Mormon

Ether 14:8-31

"Come Follow Me"

Symbols can help me remember Jesus Christ. Manna & Water.

Names of Jesus

Mediator - Hebrews 9:15

OctGenCon

Patterns Of Discipleship

Elder Joseph W. Sitati

Emeritus Member of the Seventy

By submitting to baptism to fulfill all righteousness, even though He was righteous and holy, Jesus Christ demonstrated that humility before God is a foundational attribute of His disciples.

Lasting Discipleship

President Steven J. Lund

Young Men General President

Experiences like FSY conferences, camps, sacrament meetings, and missions can help to burnish our testimonies, taking us through arcs of growth and spiritual discovery to places of relative peace. But what must we do to stay there and continue to "press forward with a steadfastness in Christ" (2 Nephi 31:20) rather than slipping backward? We must continue to do those things that brought us there in the first place, like praying often, drenching ourselves in scripture, and serving sincerely.

James took my car in to get the oil changed this morning. He was going to take the tire off his trailer but he couldn't get it off because it was parked in the snow. I was so grateful that James took my car in because I have so many other things to do. While he was gone I finished getting the rest of the Vernon gifts ready for delivery.

This afternoon James and I delivered gifts again. First we went to the Halcomb's. Of course we had to go in for a short visit. Catherine had a gift for me and a bottle of Martinelli's for James. Just as we were leaving the DeWitt's drove up. They had homemade Artisan bread for the Halcomb's and for us. Collin is the ministering brother for both of our families. 

We left the Halcomb's and headed for the post office. James went in while I waited in the car. He was gone quite awhile and I was getting worried until I saw Anthony walk out the door. He came straight over to me and gave me the biggest, longest hug I've had for awhile. He was in a happy mood to the point I thought he was drunk. After we left I mentioned it to James and he said he was probably high on marijuana. He can't afford to buy it for medicinal purposes so he grows his own. 

We drove all the way out to the Thompson's only to find that they weren't home. We left their gift on the front porch. Their new home looks very nice and I was a bit disappointed I didn't get to see the inside today.

On our way home we stopped at the Goodman's, Peeler's and Barbara Bartels. When James was carrying the Peeler's gifts he slipped and fell in the ice. I was looking for him and he disappeared and I looked down from my seat in the car and saw him on the ground. Donna came out and I was afraid she was going to fall but she didn't. She came over and I got out of the car so she could give me a hug. 

We didn't take Anthony's gift with us so we still have it at home and we also have the Anderson's. I guess they will have to get them after Christmas as we are leaving for the valley tomorrow.

When we got home I made some parmesan crusted chicken for dinner. It was delicious but the smell lingers and our ministering brothers are coming over tonight to give James a blessing. 

Collin sneezed a couple of times when he got here and I apologized and turned the fan on. Brother Robles walked in and asked if our Christmas tree was real. James and Collin talked about James's wrestling in his college days and then Jacob, or Brother Robles anointed James and Collin gave him a blessing. It was a wonderful blessing and I think James felt better afterwards. We said our goodbyes and when Collin left he forgot to take the walker that he loaned James.

Today's Christmas movies:

Eclectic Christmas

Sappy Holiday . . . I liked this one.