Wednesday, July 12, 2023: Beautiful morning, James does work at Barbara's, I make her 88th birthday cake and we deliver it, Overcast and some rain, drive w/ James

Richmond, Virginia

177th operating temple

Dedicated: 7 May 2023

By: Dallin H. Oaks

Jesus Christ, Types of, in Anticipation

1 Corinthians 5:7

 Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new hump, as ye are unleavened.  

Book of Mormon

Alma 31:24-38

Come Follow Me

Acts 6-7 Resisting the Holy Ghost can lead to rejecting the Savior and His servants.

Jesus's Name

The Light of the World

Word

Holy Ghost

Phrase

But he, being full of the Holy Ghost, looked up steadfastly into heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God. 

Affirmation

I firmly believe that I am never left to face my challenges alone. Through the power of the Holy Ghost, I receive constant companionship, guidance and comfort from my Heavenly Father and my Savior, Jesus Christ. With the Holy Ghost as my constant guide, I find solace in the knowledge that I am encompassed by divine love and never alone in my mortal journey.

AprGenCon

The Work Of The Temple And Family History - One And The Same Work

Elder Benjamin De Hoyos

Of the Seventy

"From that very day, April 3, 1836, the hearts of the children began to turn to their fathers. Thereafter ordinances were not tentative, but permanent. The sealing power was with us. No authorization transcends it in value. That power gives substance and eternal permanence to all ordinances performed with proper authority for both the living and the dead."

It was cool this morning because of the rain during the night. It was beautiful.

James left kind of early to go work at the Tignor's (Barbara & Terry's), and then drove the Cat (Pierce's) to our house to work on the yard. I had a slow start. I didn't begin baking the cake until around 11:00. The first thing I did was chop two cups of pecans and then roasted them. I am beginning to realize that carrot cake is my favorite cake because it has soo much flavor. Carrots and spices go well together and the cream cheese frosting is like the cherry on top. 

When I finished baking and frosting the cake I got ready to go deliver it,  and the small gift and card I had for Barbara. Thank goodness James was here to drive me so that I could hold the cake in my lap. Here is a picture of Barbara holding her cake.

My sweet friend Barbara Tignor

is 88 years old today.

This is a carrot cake I made for her.

Barbara was so excited about the cake she gave me several hugs. T-Bo told me, "Thank you so much." They are such a sweet couple. James and I both love them.

It was overcast this afternoon and looked like it was going to rain at any minute. It was a great day for a ride. James wanted to go pick up the lawn mower at the repair shop so I went with him. Unfortunately it was closed and no one will be there until tomorrow morning at 9:30. We stopped at Stanford for a drink and while I was waiting in the truck this is what I saw:

I've never seen a truckers chapel before.

We also have a Jesus tent in Vernon for the 

annual Truth Rally:

We didn't get nearly as much rain today as we did yesterday but it was raining all around us. When we got home from our ride I made bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwiches for dinner. 

James did some indexing and I worked on my puzzle. We also walked and listened to "A Gentleman's Deception." I watched "Christmas in Rome" and began watching "Christmas in Vienna."

Truck Chapel at Stanford

This rally is based on John 17:21 -

That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.

I wonder what their definition of one is?

Thomas getting ready to pounce on Tabby

Luna watching James play with the kitties.

I think that she is jealous.