Johannesburg, South Africa
36th operating temple
Dedicated: 24 Aug 1985
By: Gordon B. Hinckley
Book of Mormon
Helaman 9:1-20
Come Follow Me
Helaman 7-11
Prophets reveal the will of God to the people.
April General Conference
"Pillars and Rays" Elder Alexander Dushku
D&C 109:77
O Lord God Almighty, hear us in these our petitions, and answer us from heaven, thy holy habitation, where thou sittest enthroned, with glory, honor, power, majesty, might, dominion, truth, justice, judgment, mercy, and an infinity of fulness, from everlasting to everlasting.
We left home at 7:15 for the valley, going the Payson way. We left a little early to allow for construction, but there was no construction today so we arrived in Mesa about 30 minutes early. We were both hungry so we drove through Del Taco for a mini-meal. I got a regular ground beef taco and James got a fish taco and a chicken taco. Although I don't normally like to eat before going to AARA because I get weighed, the taco I had hit the spot.
James dropped me off at about 10:45 for my 11:15 appointment. Frances took me right back. When she asked how I was doing I said, "Not so hot." I think she was a little surprised by my negative comment. I explained to her what was happening and she was very sympathetic.
They had a new phlebotomist who started my infusion. She was amazing, I didn't feel a thing when we inserted the needle into the inside of my left arm near my elbow. My infusion was started by 11:00, which means I was finished at 11:30. James was outside walking. I actually saw him go by the window.
We left the parking lot and got into the line going into Costco. There was a long line of cars in the turn lane. Most of them were getting into the line at the gas pumps.
We knew exactly what we wanted and didn't deviate from our list:
Pistachios in the shell, walnuts, calcium gummies, toilet paper, 2 pomegranate juices and one acai juice. I had a rewards certificate for $24.30. When that amount was subtracted from our bill our total was $62.62. It's nice to leave Costco having spent less than $100.
Our next stop was Circle K for free Polar Pop drinks. This was on the way to Kim's house where I am spending the afternoon while James meets with Armando and does some other errands. He was supposed to meet with Daryl Johnson but he never showed up. I told James he wouldn't show up if he schedule him before 4 p.m. I was right. The guy has no respect for other people's time.
Kim should open up an assisted living home. She knows how to take care of people, especially old ones like me!
Her house is nice and cool. I sat in a comfortable recliner and watched a GAF/PureFlix movie, "The Divine Influencer" with her. She fed me lunch. A smoked roast that Brian had made in the smoker with potatoes and carrots. For dessert Kim shared some of her stash of chocolate with me. She always has chocolate!
We started watching another PureFlix movie, "Nothing Is Impossible" but James came to pick me up when it was only about halfway over. Stacy also came to deliver me some money that she owed me. She stayed and visited for quite awhile. Brian also came home and ate and then went out again for an appointment. Bob, Kim's kitty came out of hiding and stared at me for about 10 minutes with what looked like an annoying look on his face. I must have been sitting in his favorite spot and he was probably wondering why I was there and who did I think I was sitting in his spot.
We went home the Payson way even though I told James he could go the other way. He knows I much prefer the Payson way so he was being thoughtful. We stopped at Culver's in Payson for something to eat. James got his cod fillet sandwich and I got chicken strips and fries. I only ate the fries and I'm saving the chicken for tomorrow.
Jared Ammon and his friend/boss Rebecca and her little dog Benny arrived at the cabin earlier in the day. They were waiting for us in the dining room when we got home. Jared introduced Rebecca and she introduced Benny. Benny is so cute. They said that Benny chased cows away today and that he and Tom met and seemed to get along fine. Rebecca wants to ride Luna tomorrow. She has never ridden a horse.
Tom was happy to see us. He slept on the recliner with me tonight.
Notes & Quotes
"If we have received the gift of the Holy Ghost and are striving to exercise faith, repent, and honor our covenants, then we are worthy to receive these divine rays constantly. In Elder David A. Bednar's memorable phrase, "we are 'living in revelation.'"
-Elder Alexander Dushku
'Pillars And Rays'
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