OUR FAMILY: Friday, March 1, 2024: Tom cries at the door when J puts him out & we leave, Culver's in Payson...never again, Quilt from Lois, Nap @ D's, track meet Ruby & Josh, DB & Kneaders w/ J,K,Ch, Get together at Stacy's

San Diego, California

45th operating temple

Dedicated: 25 Apr 1993

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Book of Mormon

2 Nephi 18

Come Follow Me

2 Nephi 12:2-3

The temple is the house of the Lord.

October General Conference

"In the Path of Their Duty" by Elder David A. Bednar

Book

"Your Endowment" by Mark A. Shields

Chapter 18: "The Commandment in Genesis 15"

James and I both spend another night on the recliners in our bedroom. It's getting to be a habit for me. When I am on the bed I roll from one side to my back to the other side but on the recliner I stay in one position, on my back which saves my arms and hips from hurting.

Stacy is struggling with Jared Ammon right now. He has been staying at the house and does not obey the rules. They kicked him out and now he wants to come back. Stacy asked me if she should let him come back. I told her that I would if it was me. I said she should pray about it and ask herself what would be best for him. She thanked me and said she would.

Tom came in this morning and went upstairs to sleep for awhile. He seems to like it up there. Later he came down and curled up on the recliner on my blanket. It was so sad when we left and James put him outside. He stood and the door and cried. It made me so sad.

T-Bo will be feeding him tomorrow morning and then Kim and Brian will be here.

We stopped in Payson for lunch at Culver's. We both ordered a waffle cone ice cream and the ice cream was sparse and messy. I ordered a pot roast sandwich and it was so dried out I could hardly eat it. Actually I ate less than half. I don't think we will be stopping at this Culver's again for a long time.

From Payson we drove straight to Lois & Dawn's in Tempe. When Kacey and Jared visited them Lois said to tell me she wanted to see me and that she had something for me. I think I know what it is going to be, a quilt. I was right. When I get the quilt on the bed at home I will post a picture of it. It is beautiful.

Next we drove out to Darrel & Trina's for a nap. James didn't think anyone was home so he used the garage code and didn't even bother to knock. Lola was inside watching TV. Darrel & Trina were gone to Ruby's track meet in Queen Creek. I'm not sure where Rowan was and Addy was taking a shower.

Rowan's bed was a little messy but we didn't care. I love the softness of his mattress and the room was cool and dark. Perfect for a nap. A few minutes later there was a knock on the door. It was Darrel. He apologized and said how sorry he was that Rowan didn't clean his room. They thought maybe we wouldn't be here until this evening. I assured him we were fine and we grateful we had a place to crash.

When we came down from our nap Trina was at the table and she apologized for Rowan's room. I said it was no big deal. I thought maybe she had been at work but she was at the track meet with Darrel. I said something about them coming to Stacy's tonight but I got the impression that Darrel would be coming by himself. Jared, Kacey, and Charlie came out to their house to visit last night. Jared said he is trying to go to everyone's house to visit. They also visited with Kim and Brian and Sheri went to lunch with them yesterday and today. Stacy and Paul were supposed to go with them this morning to the temple to do sealings but Stacy cancelled at the last minute saying they had a family problem. Sheri babysat for Jared and Kacey while they went to the temple. Jared saw President Jones at the temple but President didn't recognize him.

We were meeting Jared & Kacey at Deseret Book around 5 so said goodbye and left. Jared, Kacey, and Charlie were waiting for us in Deseret Book. We gave hugs and then went back to the clothing section and bought some garments. We decided we would walk to Kneader's for dinner. Jared paid for us. I had a turkey sandwich with cranberries. It was a little dry and I only ate half.

We were supposed to be at Stacy's at 6:30 but we were running a little late. Kim, Brian, and Sheri were already there. Sheri wasn't feeling well and was ready to go home. James dropped me off and went to meet Armando somewhere so he missed seeing Sheri. I think she may have wanted a blessing. Kacey and Jared and Charlie got there the same time we did.

We talked for a little while. James showed up and so did Darrel and Lola. I asked Stacy where Paul was and she said she had no idea. Joshua was there and gave me a hug and we talked about the track meet. He said he was cheering on the Chandler girl as she passed Ruby and took the race not knowing that he was cheering against Ruby.

We talked for awhile and then Stacy suggested we play two truths and a lie. Darrel's answers were the most memorable. He said once he had a gay guy tell him he was fascinated with his mysterious blue eyes. Another statement was that he was arrested and put in the back of a police car. Those statements were both true. I don't even remember what his lie was because I couldn't get passed these two sentences.

We played the $3 in the pot game where you roll dice and either pass Right or pass Left, put in the center or keep. James ended up winning $22. It was fun. Even Charlie and Lola played.

Sheri left chocolate chip cookies, Kim brought Courtney's apple cider vinegar cookies and a piece of Joe's delicious cake for me to try.

Charlie eyeing grampa's winnings

What are you going to do with all that

money grampa?

Stacy had a game out on the table called "Wits and Wagers". The game involves asking questions kind of like "Trivial Pursuit." Lola started asking us questions and we would try to answer. Not really a competition, just for fun. Charlie wanted to ask questions too:

Oh dad, I bet you don't know this one!

It was a fun evening and I am grateful to Stacy for opening her home in spite of her family problems. Paul is still looking for a job. Back to Darrel & Trina's for the night.