Wednesday, December 20, 2023: "Seven Seals", Tamara's for Jordyn's socks, Walmart, Youth come Christmas caroling, Cocoa and Cookies, Trenda & boys,

 

Concepcion, Chile

160th operating temple

Dedicated: 28 Oct 2018

By: Russell M. Nelson

Book of Mormon

Ether 13:19-14:7

Come Follow Me

Matthew 1:18-25; 2:1-12; Luke 1:26-38; 2:1-20 Jesus Christ condescended to be born among us on earth.

October General Conference

"Bearing Witness of Jesus Christ in Words and Actions" by Elder Adilson de Paula Parrella

I read a couple of chapters from "Opening the Seven Seals." 

I got a text from my friend Tamara Applegate. I had asked her if her daughter Jordyn, who lives in Orem, was coming home for Christmas. She said she works retail and can't come but she is going to send her a package. I told her I had a pair of fuzzy socks for her. Tamara said she would be home this morning if I wanted to bring the socks by. 

I wasn't dressed but I took care of that in a short time. I did my hair and makeup and was on my way. I gave Jordyn one of the cutest pair of socks and wrote a little note to her. Tamara thanked me and handed me a wrapped box of chocolates. (I could tell). We hugged each other and I left, looking at their long-haired pigs as I left.

I went into town heading straight to Walmart. I bought five more pair of fuzzy socks. They had a Christmas tree decorated with pairs of socks. I wanted a pair just like the one I gave to Jordyn but they were too high on the tree. I had a roll of wrapping paper in my cart and tried to reach the socks with the roll, but the tree began to sway so I backed off. 

I bought some Scotch tape and a couple of gifts for James and a few grocery items. As I was buying paper goods for the family Christmas party I ran in to Trenda Ellsworth with her two little boys. We had a nice visit and a couple of hugs. Trenda was one of my young women here in Vernon. She is a Wilhelm. 

Trenda and her family. Her husband's name

is Emery and the oldest little boy is Emmett.

I can't remember the youngest boys name, but

it starts with an E. Ellsworth family tradition.

(That is the fireplace in the house I grew up in).

As I was waiting in line to check out, the electricity went out in the entire store. The store was packed and it looked like everyone was in line to check out. 

After the electricity came back on, it took another 10 or 15 minutes for the computers to boot up. I was first in line, but my computer never booted up so I had to choose another line. A cashier just opened another line and I was able to get in second place. 

After spending so long in Walmart I was ready to go home not even interested in stopping for lunch. When I got home I put the groceries away and then headed for the bedroom for some rest and recuperation. 

As I was relaxing on my recliner, I got a call from Alicia Hunsaker, the Bishop's wife. Alicia serves in the Young Women while the bishop serves as the Yong Men's president. Alicia said that the youth would like to come caroling at our house this evening. I told her that would be great and asked her what time. She said they were meeting at their house to put lights on the wagon around 6:00 so it would probably be around 7:00. 

I immediately got up and went to the kitchen to make some snickerdoodle cookies. I texted James and told him about the youth coming. He was working outside. He came in after six and after changing his clothes he came into the kitchen and began heating up the water for hot chocolate. We were ready when the door bell rang around 7 p.m. 

The trailer had Christmas lights around it

which aren't on right now.

Here are the youth that came: Buddy, Abigail, and Georgia Jameson, Cole and Lily Flake, Jesse Pronger, Bailey Umphress, Colter Hunsaker, Resten Tesarek, Tyler and McKyla Finnegan, and Logan Robles. Adults: Janna Grombach, Becky and Christ Skousen, Bishop and Alicia Hunsaker, Brother Hipps, and Brother Robles.

We enjoyed having the group in our home and I think they enjoyed the hot chocolate and cookies. Oh yes, they sang, "Away in a Manger" and "We Wish You a Merry Christmas."

When everyone was gone James and I talked about how much we enjoyed the visit. We then finished up our walking by listening to our new audio book, "Havencross." We also watched "Dial S for Santa."

A couple of logs James used for the siding

on the stable.

Sheri, that is

This years Christmas card