Friday, July 25th, 2025: Up @ 3:49, prayer, J's shoulder is making him miserable but he won't go to the ER, banana pudding, Temple, Eva's chili relleno, paving, R&R heating pads & recliners, calico beans, James's pain, D&C, Owen & Charlotte's dinner & "roasting"

 

Cedar City, Utah

159th operating temple

Dedicated: 10 Dec 2017

By: Henry B. Eyring

Book of Mormon

Alma 39:1-19

*What does it mean to "cross" yourself in something?

D&C

82:19-83:1

Come Follow Me

D&C 82:10 The Lord blesses us in His own marvelous ways.

"Prayer: A Small and Simple Thing"

April General Conference

'Charity: A Sign of True Discipleship'

Elder Michael B. Strong

Other

'The Infinite Atonement'

Lesson: "Your Repentance Doesn't Burden Jesus Christ: It Brightens His Joy" - Sister Tamara W. Runia

A.S.K. - "Personal Preparation to Meet the Savior" - Elder Dale G. Renlund

"Follow Him"

Liahona

"Grace Where You Are"

"Look Unto Christ"

I was up at 3:49. The first thing I did was have my prayers and then I put heat rub and the heating pad on James's shoulder. 

Next I went into the kitchen and made the banana pudding for tonight's party with Owen & Charlotte. James and I are going to the temple this morning and so I had to make this early so it would be in the refrigerator at least 8 hours.

We left for Snowflake at 8 a.m. We only had to wait a few minutes for the pavers on the 60. We made it to the temple at 9 for our 9:30 session. I was surprised when I walked into the ordinance room and the sisters side was almost full. I sat in the last seat on the 4th row with only one row behind me. There were not nearly as many brothers as there were sisters. I was worried that James's neck would make him miserable, but he said it didn't bother him.

After our session we went to Eva's for lunch. I had their chili relleno with green sauce. James had a chicken enchilada with green sauce and a side of refried beans. We beat the crowd and were finished with our delicious lunch just as the crowd started coming in.

We had to stop a short while for the pavers on the 60. They are making good progress and I can hardly wait for them to finish.

After changing our clothes and putting our temple suitcases away James and I both took a nap on the recliners in the family room, each with a heating pad on our neck. 

James said he was miserable when he got up. I was sorry to hear that. I felt much better. 

This afternoon I made calico beans for tonight's dinner. 

James is still in so much pain. We had "Come Follow Me" this afternoon since we missed it this morning. 

This Owen and Charlotte party was fun. We had good food, friends, and fun. After eating we all went around and said something about Owen. When we were finished Owen went around and said something about each one of us. He is pretty funny. He said Kathy Crane was a busy body and although she wasn't the Relief Society President, Ruth Wallace was, that Ruth would do whatever Kathy says. He said I knew more about the Book of Mormon than anyone he had ever met. He called Teresa Smith a bumble bee. He said that the people here in Vernon "think celestial" and are celestial and the people in Bugaloosa are telestial. They just bought a mobile home in a place about 10 miles from Bugaloosa called Franklin, Louisiana. They have to drive about three or four hours to go to the Baton Rouge temple and sometimes they will do back to back sessions. I really like his wife Charlotte, she seems like someone I could be friends with.

 "To all who are longing for faith, we invite you to come back. I promise your faith can be strengthened as you once again worship."

- Elder S. Mark Palmer, AGC 2025

D&C 82:5

Therefore, what I say unto one I say unto all: Watch, for the adversary spreadeth his dominions, and darkness reighneth;

Teresa & Wes Smith, Kathy & Chuck Crane, Stefani, Camrie, the twins, Alicia, Bishop, Colter, Owen, Charlotte, Pierce & Susan

This piece of metal fell off the top of the frig and hit 

me in the head. It hurt!

Today's Sunrise

Paddle boats on Woods Canyon Lake

with Ruby & Lola