Thursday, February 22, 2024: J gives Collin bldg advice, Collins freeze dryer, Sisters want Alice Springs chicken, Tom's mouse toy, Sleeps all day, Sisters Johnson & Lassen, "The Way Home"

 

Seoul, Korea

37th operating temple

Dedicated: 14 Dec 1985

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Book of Mormon

2 Nephi 9:17-41

Come Follow Me

2 Nephi 9:7

The Savior's Atonement is Infinite.

October General Conference

"More Than a Hero" by Bishop W. Christopher Waddell

Book

"Heart of the Matter" by President Russell M. Nelson

Introduction

Inklings

"Love Thy Neighbor" by Ian S. Arden; Luke 10:25-37; Compassion; 

'Soul stirring and life changing compassion.'

The Sealing Power

"Everyone who is faithful in keeping gospel covenants

will have the opportunity for exaltation."

Collin hired James to advise him on a bathroom he is remodeling. They agreed that Collin would pay James $500 just for giving advice. 

While James was at the DeWitt's Collin told him about their freeze-dryer for preserving food. He said they freeze dried some chicken salad, reconstituted it, and it tasted exactly the same. They like to go to farms and pick produce and freeze dry it. They recently did some cauliflower. The DeWitt's are super prepared for the future regarding their food supply!

I texted the sister missionaries to see when they were coming for dinner. I gave them the choice of Alice Springs chicken which had honey mustard sauce, bacon and cheese or chicken parmesan. They chose Alice Springs. I'm glad because I really wanted to try this recipe.  

It was a nice day here in Vernon. After James fed Luna and Tome he came in without Tom. When I asked where he was he said: "Oh he's out throwing a mouse around." Tom came in later for his daily nap.

Tom slept until way after the missionaries arrived. I mentioned that we had a cat to Sister Johnson and Sister Lassen but we would keep him in the bedroom in case they were allergic to cats. Sister Lassen said no way was she allergic, she had a Maine coon cat. Here is a picture of one although this one looks nothing like the pictures she showed us of hers.

I wonder if this is photoshopped.

This afternoon I made a dinner prep schedule, that looked something like this: put a new tablecloth on the table and set the table, sweep and mop the floor. Get out the pot for the green beans and the green beans, get out the salad bowl. Marinate the chicken, cut chicken breasts in half, season and brown. Cook bacon and mix up some honey mustard sauce. Put the chicken in a 9x13 pan. Cover chicken with honey mustard sauce, bacon, and Monterrey Jack cheese. Cover and cook for 30 minutes at 350. Yum!

I went into the bedroom to get ready while James made the salad and ice water. The sisters get here around 5:15. James has a meeting at 6 so we have a blessing, by me, and get started. Sister Lassen is from West Virginia and has been out on her mission about six months. 

Sister Johnson is from a small town in Oregon and while she was serving in her last area she said a prayer that she would be able to serve in a small town. She was so happy when she was sent to Vernon. They seemed to really enjoy the dinner and they had said they were off of sugar so we didn't fix any dessert. 

James left about 10 minutes until six. The sisters wanted me to give them a tour of the house. I told them that I was changing sheets on some of the beds and the house wasn't really company ready. I could tell they were disappointed so I took them on a tour.

Before James left Sister Johnson shared a scripture with us, 2 Nephi 31:21 - And now, behold, my beloved brethren, this is the way; and there is none other way nor name given under heaven whereby man can be saved in the kingdom of God. And now, behold, this is the doctrine of Christ, and the only and true doctrine of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, which is one God, without end. Amen.

This sisters challenged us to pray about finding someone that we can share our testimonies with. We took the challenge.

The sisters had to leave before 7 because they had a meeting. I said goodbye and realized I did not get a picture of them. I vowed I would get one on Sunday. James actually took these pictures for me on Sunday. I am posting them here.

Sister Lassen and Sister Johnson

I did the dishes and finished before James returned. James and I walked and while I took a break, sitting on the couch in the family room, Tom ran over and jumped up on my lap. I love this!

I watched the most recent episode of "The Way Home."

James fell while we were walking. He hurt his back. It was my fault. I had put some Liquid Gold on the floor and had not rubbed it in enough. It was still oily and his shoe just went out from under him.

I felt so bad. He was very kind not to get angry with me.

100th day of school for Charlie

Addy sent me this scripture

While they still had Bunny

I love this picture of Evan

Sister Kyah Westbrook grew up

in our ward until her family moved.