Sunday, November 5, 2023: Hand swollen stay home, fasting for Sheri, James's report, JA cleans dwnstrs & goodby Vernon video, "Yielding Our Hearts to God", Christmas Markets

 

Brisbane, Australia

115th operating temple

Dedicated: 15 June 2003

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Book of Mormon Reading

3 Nephi 20:20-46

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Alma37:46-47

O my son, do not let us be slothful because of the easiness of the way; for so it was with our fathers; for so it was prepared for them, that if they would look they might live; even so it is with us. The way is prepared, and if we will look we may live forever. . . . yea, see that ye look to God and live.

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"Yielding Our Hearts to God" by Sister Neill F. Marriott

Pain is my middle name. Today it's my middle and index finger on my left hand as well as my left arm. I got out of bed, went to the recliner and put the heating pad on my hand,. It helped a little. I am still miserable. I am trying to fast. James said I needed some pain meds. I said I couldn't take any because I was fasting. He said he would get me something to eat. I succumbed to some toast and milk so I could take a couple of Tramadol. I think he hoped I would feel better and be able to go to church with him. I didn't. I am weak and still miserable and it will take me forever to get dressed and do my hair. James looked sad when he left without me. I hate missing the sacrament. 

When James got home he gave me a big hug. I asked him what that was for and he said, "Oh, that was from Catherine Halcomb." Thanks. James gave me a report of fast and testimony meeting and Sunday School. While he was gone I read from the Book of Mormon and listened to a conference talk. I also listened to Sister Marriott's 2015 conference address called, "Yielding Our Hearts to God." 

Sheri has been at Baywood Banner on Power Rd. since yesterday. They are doing tests and more tests and the results take for ever. She will probably be there until at least tomorrow as she is still in a great deal of pain.

We all had leftovers for dinner. Thank goodness there were plenty with the soup and the beans I had made. Jared spent a good part of the day cleaning downstairs and packing up his stuff. I finally caught up on my blog. I also spent time looking at European Christmas Markets on YouTube. There are so many!  It's a thing! I told Addy about them and she watched some too.

I spoke with my friend Karen Schneider this evening. We were supposed to go to lunch tomorrow while I am down for my infusion but Karen has fragile health and doesn't want to go out during "sick" season. We had a nice visit on the phone.

Jared and Kacey attended a work conference for Jared in Ft. Worth this weekend and Charlie got to stay at Scarlett's house. They always have so much fun together!

Scarlett's soccer game 

on Saturday

A few of the many, many European

Christmas Markets