Friday, July 18th 2025: Up @ 4:20, J's going to Crane's to help put on the sub-roofing, Came home and slept, J's lunch: Calico beans, roast, green beans, carrots, Dinner: banana pudding, cleaned grill, J went to Hipps's, sad story about Armando, "Simply Anna"

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

152nd operating temple

Dedicated: 18 Sep 2016

By: Henry B. Eyring

Book of Mormon

Alma 34:17-41

D&C

78:16-79

Come Follow Me

D&C 78:17-18 The Lord will lead me along.

*What kinds of things should we pray for?

April General Conference

'Participate to Prepare for Christ's Return'

Elder Steven D. Shumway

Lesson

'Your Repentance Doesn't Burden Jesus Christ: It Brightens His Joy'

Sister Tamara W. Runia

Other

Liahona

'The Holy Covenants'

"Follow Him"

Up at 4:20. James was up at 4:30. I was already saying my prayers.

James is going to the Crane's to finish up the sub-roofing this morning. Hopefully Jeff doesn't ask James to put on the metal roofing but I'm sure if he does, James will do it. 

James came home and slept several hours after working. It is peaceful and quiet here today.

James's lunch: calico beans, roast, green beans, and carrots. For dinner he had banana pudding. I'm not sure what else. How does he stay so skinny?

I got a text from Michelle Beckham today. She said, thank you for my card, it was so nice of you to think of me. I wish now I had given her a better card. Michelle always helps me carry in my food or gift, whatever I have at Bunco. She is very kind and helpful.

I did two blog posts today, July 6 & 7. I wrote a text to Joshua about sharing the gospel with Alana. Rowan has questions about Restoration doctrine. He said Elder Bednar's talks just made him have more questions. So far he hasn't shared what the Restoration doctrine he has an issue with. There is something from the Restoration he doesn't want to teach that is why he is conflicted about filling out his mission papers. Max gave such a sweet answer to today's question and Adam gave a good answer too.

Question: What kinds of things should we pray for?

Max: I do not know if there are specific things to pray for. Perhaps just what we are feeling at the time or struggling with, we can thank God for all of our blessings of course, for it is important to not forget them, but as far as what to ask for I would say not for things of the world, but for spiritual strength and courage to help us overcome our obstacles.

Adam: It says everything, but hones in on the needy, wanting and those who need help or hurt.

I cleaned the grill this evening. James went to Hipps's and got home while I was outside finishing up. He asked me to go with him to return Owen Taylor's harness that he borrowed. He told James a sad story about Armando. He has his kids staying with him and his dad put an eviction order on his front door. Evidently his house belongs to his dad. 

I have a new puzzle to work on and a new book I am listening to. 

"Simply Anna" is the name of the book by Jennifer Moore. It takes place in Jamaica back when the British owned land there.

"The Master Healer will heal all our afflictions - physical and emotional - in His time."

- President Camille N. Johnson, AGC 2025

D&C 78:20

Wherefore, do the things which I have commanded you, saith your Redeemer, even the Son of Ahman, who prepareth all things before he taketh you:

This is Evie, Denise's granddaughter and Rachel's daughter.

Her 8th birthday party

Our kitty couch

The Grombach's and the Beckham's at the

24th of July celebration at the

Taylor rodeo.

My new puzzle