Sunday, May 5, 2024

Monday, April 29, 2024: Tom in and out, Goodbye, Barb & Elaine Pres. Oaks' talk, Left for valley around 3, Hampton Inn in Chandler, Kim in Ch. Hsptl, Fry's, Room 238

 

Winter Quarters, Nebraska
104th operating temple
Dedicated: 22 Apr 2001
By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Book of Mormon
Mosiah 4:9-16
Come Follow Me
Mosiah 4-6
"A Mighty Change"
April General Conference
"It Is Wisdom in the Lord that We Should Have the Book of Mormon"
Brother Mark L. Pace
Book
"Mothers of the Prophets"

Tom went out at 4:30 this morning. He came back in and ate, then left again. He stayed out until afternoon just before we left. He came in and fell asleep on the bed. I pet him and he meowed and purred, my ultimate reward.

I listened to Barb & Elaine discuss President Oaks' conference talk, "Covenants and Responsibilities." They are in Boston today. They were asked to speak at a YSA conference together. Their husbands were there with them. 

Here are some notes:
When you hear the word fulness, that is temple talk.
Elder Bednar's talk, "Honorably Hold a Name and Standing"
Section 109 
Yoked to the Savior
Angels round about us.
Covenants link us to the Holy Ghost and the Savior
The critical role of women is to take upon us Jesus Christ, His name and His garment. We need to gather in righteousness for His purpose.
Peculiar means precious - Elaine
Elaine prayed to know what to teach this YS adults. She received this answer: " I don't care what you say, I just want them home."

Kim's test results came back good but they still don't know what is wrong with her or what is causing the swelling in her optic nerve. 

We left for the valley around 3:00 this afternoon. I booked us a room at the Hampton Inn in Chandler which is close to the hospital. 

Our first stop in the valley was at the Landings. James wanted to make sure that they were ready for tomorrow mornings early pour. 
While he walked around checking things out, I did a little walking myself. 

We finally got to see Kim at the hospital. By the time we parked and walked to her room, clear across the hospital from the entrance, it was 7 p.m. I walked in and gave Kim a hug and she started to cry. I told her it was okay, to get it all out. Brian was there too. I don't think he ever leaves. I know he spends the night. We talked for a few minutes then someone came in with stuff for Kim to take a shower, so we had to leave. I told her I would be back tomorrow. We both gave her a hug and we thanked Brian before saying goodbye.

We wanted to get a few snacks and some water before going to our hotel so we went to the Fry's on S. Alma Sch. & Germann. I used to shop here all of the time before I changed to the Walmart on Arizona Avenue.

We got a gallon of water, some snacks, including a pint of Ben & Jerry's Cherry Garcia ice cream, one of our favorites that we could share. I also bought some kitty treats for Tom. We will be going home tomorrow after James' pour. 

Our hotel was just a few miles away on 1231 Spectrum, which is off of Dobson and Willis. We checked in to room 238. Everything was fine until I asked James to go get us some ice. There was no ice bucket. James called the front desk and they said they were sorry but they didn't have one to give us. James used one of our plastic grocery bags. I got what I needed and then we put the rest in our mini freezer.
This room was $40 cheaper than one at the Hilton on Fry road so I guess it was worth it.

James already had all of his steps and since he has to get up early for the concrete pour, he went to bed after our family prayer. I stayed up and walked listening to a book we have already listened to, "What Dreams May Come."

Love this picture of Charlie







My wild-eyed kitty



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