Apia, Samoa
22nd operating temple
Dedicated: 5-6 Aug 1983
By: Gordon B. Hinckley
Book of Mormon
Alma 57
Come Follow Me
Alma 53:10-22; 56:43-49, 55-56; 57:20-27; 58:39-40.
Having faith in God helps me overcome fear.
April General Conference
"Pray, He Is There" Sister Susan H. Porter
D&C 109:69
Have mercy, O Lord, upon his wife and children, that they may be exalted in thy presence, and preserved by thy fostering hand.
I feel pretty good this morning because I took two aspirin.
James is still working trying to finish up at the Hipps's. I wanted him to come with me to deliver Millie's birthday present, but he was too busy.
This is the third Tuesday of the month and Ruth Gale and I have a standing temple appointment for the 3:30 endowment session on the third Tuesday. I had forgotten to make my appointment. When I went in to make it the app said all of the sessions for today were full. I turned off my phone and turned it back in and tried again but it was the same. This really didn't make any sense to me because our 3:30 session normally has about 12 people or less. I texted Ruth but didn't hear from her until early afternoon. She said she was at the airport, not sure which one, and that next Tuesday works for her. I made an appointment for next Tuesday immediately!
Millie and Jerry live in a tiny one room house. I took Millie a daffodil popup birthday card, a sea foam green (her favorite color) journal, and some fancy pens to write with. Millie turned 81 yesterday. She is five years older than I am. We chatted for awhile and she and Jerry started telling me about their remodel project. Their house has drywall but no taping or texturing. The floor is plywood. I can't imagine them trying to remodel. I think if it was me I was just start over but of course I didn't say anything. Millie seemed excited and said she had waited for a real home for 20 years. Jerry is 82 and he is planning on doing the entire remodel by himself. Their house is so full I just don't see how they can live there while they are remodeling. I love Millie so much and want only the best for her but I'm not sure this is the answer. Millie is constantly serving other people. Her neighbor just had surgery and she has been taking dinner to them every night because they don't really know anyone else in the area. That is the kind of person she is, loving, kind, and giving.
Kerri and Catherine Halcomb visited me this evening and brought me a birthday gift. It was a blanket throw. They picked the right gift for me! We had a nice visit. I am so grateful for good friends!
James walked with my phone this evening. My achiness is starting to come back as the aspirin I took hours ago wears off.
Notes & Quotes
"What gifts can you pray for? There are many, but today I want to share three:
1. Pray to know.
2. Pray to grow.
3. Pray to show.
- Susan H. Porter
'Pray, He Is There'
My tree and sunflowers
My birthday cards & letter
Trina giving Darrel some botox
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