Saturday, May 27, 2023: Janna's cake, Barbara's cake, my lesson, Barbara & Terry's wedding, I need to listen to the Spirit, James's work dilemma regarding his trailer

 

Vancouver, British Columbia

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Dedicated: 2 May 2010

By: Thomas S. Monson

Jesus Christ, Trials of

Matthew 27:12

And when he was accused of the chief priests and elders, he answered nothing.

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Alma 7:1-13

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Matt 25:31-46 When I serve others, I am serving God.

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I am using the transformative power of treasuring the Word of God in my life. I am filled with gratitude for the divine guidance and wisdom that flow from the scriptures. As I immerse myself in the scriptures, I cultivate a deep connection with my Heavenly Father, gaining insights that uplift and provide safety to my soul.

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"Hosanna to the Most High God

Elder Ronald A. Rasband

Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

What began with the heralding of Jesus as the promised Messiah in His triumphant entry into Jerusalem closed with His Crucifixion and Resurrection. By divine design, His atoning sacrifice concluded HIs mortal ministry, making it possible for us to live with our Heavenly Father for eternity.

I studied my lesson for awhile this morning before I went in to start Janna's birthday cake. I told her I would make a small cake. I used a five inch pan because it fits perfectly in my cake boxes. I had set out the butter, buttermilk, eggs, and cream cheese for the frosting earlier so they would be room temperature. The recipe called for the eggs to be separated and I had a problem with that and used six eggs instead of four. Janna wants a red velvet cake with chocolate chips and cream cheese frosting. My goal was to get the cakes baked and frosted before time to get ready for Barbara and Terry's wedding at five. 

I made two little cakes and decorated them and put them in the refrigerator outside and then went in to get ready for the wedding.

As James and I were sitting waiting for the wedding to begin Kathy Crane came up to me and ask if I had brought the cake for Barbara and Terry. Someone had told her I was making the cake. I told her that no one had asked me to make the cake. I am not sure how this rumor got started but for some reason I felt guilty. After the wedding ceremony was over and people were in line for the food Lynda Finnell came up to me and asked if I had made the cake. I told her that no one asked me to. As a result of this confusion Barbara and Terry have no wedding cake. I was distraught and went over to apologize to Barbara, sweet, wonderful Barbara. She just brushed it aside and said, "You can't read minds." I told her I would make her a carrot cake for her birthday on July 12th. She seemed happy with that. I also told her I would bring her a cake topper over this evening, which James and I did after going to Dollar General to get some flowers and a little cake carrier. 

James took me in to town to get a taco and a bean burro from Taco Bell. He is such a sweetie. We went home and I got the little cake topper ready. This is what I ended up with.

James is going to the valley on Monday and taking the Cat. When he tried to hook the trailer up to the truck he realized that someone had stolen the connector that turns on the lights and the brakes. He had left the trailer and Barbara's and guys working on electrical issues had been there. He suspects it may have been one of them. Now he will have to get another one before leaving on Monday.

While we were at Barbara's we met her son Chris, her grandson, his fiance and his fiance's family who used to live in Chandler and attend one of the Cooper wards. It's a small world.

Back to Barbara and Terry's wedding. They make such a cute older couple. Both of them are short and Barbara probably weighs 90 pounds. She looked beautiful in her dress and carrying a bouquet of red roses. Chris, Barbara's son, walked her down the aisle. Bishop Hunsaker officiated and was doing a great job when his telephone rang and he had to turn it off. The ceremony was short and sweet and afterward they kissed. There was no reception line. Everyone just turned around and walked back to the refreshment table and then found a place to sit. I could tell that Lynda Finnell did the decorating because the cultural hall looked beautiful. 

After taking Barbara her cake topper I came home and changed my clothes, did some walking and worked on my lesson.

Sue Hubble and her family

Sue is in the blue hat.

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