Saturday, August 17th, 2024: Hurting again this morning, brkfst, pills, prayers, scripture study, chili for tonights benefit dinner, chili, coleslaw, rolls, Texas sheetcake

 

Seattle, Washington

19th operating temple

Dedicated: 17-21 Nov 1980

By: Spencer W. Kimball

Book of Mormon

Alma 52

Come Follow Me

Alma 50-51

Unity brings safety.

April General Conference

"Fruit that Remains" Elder Matthew . Carpenter

D&C 109:68

O Lord, remember thy servant, Joseph Smith, Jun., and all his afflictions and persecutions - how he has covenanted with Jehovah, and vowed to thee, O Mighty God of Jacob - and the commandments which thou hast given unto him, and that he hath sincerely striven to do thy will.

I wake up hurting every morning, barely able to move. I take my thyroid pill, lay back down for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes is up I go in and fix myself a light breakfast so I can take a couple of Tramadol. I then lay down for an hour or so until the Trams can take effect.

I say my prayers and decide if I feel well enough to read my scriptures. Sometimes James wants to have "Come Follow Me" before work. It's not too long before I need another nap. The last few day I have not felt like walking.

Early this afternoon I ate some lunch, took more Tramadol and another nap. After my nap I went in to fix chili for tonight's dinner and benefit auction for Ann and Lily Johnson. I am using one of the Wendy's copycat recipes. There are two.

The only thing in this recipe I question is the amount of stewed tomatoes it calls for, which is three. I only put in two. I used one package of seasoning package instead of two. This recipe has celery, and green pepper which gives it some crunchiness. I love this chili and so does James, but we ended up eating someone else's. He said you didn't get to pick which one you wanted but just had to take whichever one you were served. James was definitely disappointed. He brought home two plates which cost us $10 a piece. We ate our chili, coleslaw, rolls and Texas sheet cake together. 

Notes & Quotes

President Nelson has said: "Celestial marriage is a pivotal part of preparation for eternal life. It requires one to be married to the right person, in the right place, by the right authority, and to obey that sacred covenant faithfully. Then one may be assured of exaltation in the celestial kingdom of God."

- Elder Matthew L. Carpenter

'Fruit that Remains'

Bighorn sheep without any horns

When dad babysits

My sleepy cat

Class of 1966 in 2024

Love that she is reading

the Book of Mormon!