Wednesday, July 30th, 2025: Left for the valley @ 5:55, Payson way, AARA infusion then shoulders xrayed, J @ Culver's, Costo, 1740 W. Adams in Phx to hand in hearing papers, Stacy's for charger, Cathi & Terry's to see Mom, D. Bk for Catherine's book, home again

 

Fortaleza, Brazil

164th operating temple

Dedicated: 2 June 2019

By: Ulisses Soares

Book of Mormon

Alma 42:26-43:14

*Why/how does Alma's advice to Corianton differ from his advice to his other sons, Helaman and Shiblon?

D&C

84:25-35

Come Follow Me

D&C 84:31-44 The priesthood is obtained with an oath and covenant.

April General Conference

'The Love of God'

Elder Benjamin M.Z. Tai

We left for the valley at 5:55, going the Payson way. We had to short construction stops. My appointment was at 9:30 at AARA so we went straight there. I had my infusion first and then had both of my shoulders x-rayed. James waited for me at the Culver's close by. While there he had a cod fillet sandwich. He picked me up and we drove across the street to Costco. James was meeting Armando in the parking lot, something to do with the hearing next week. I went on in to Costco with my membership card wondering how James would get in. I guess if he has a problem he can call me. 

I can't find Pom or Acaia juice or Rise bars or Swifer duster replacements. I get walnuts, laundry detergent, non-adhesive contact paper, and shakes for James. James showed up in time to heft the case of shakes for me. We check out and I tell James I want a hotdog minus the bun for lunch. I pay my $1.50 and wait in line for my dog and Coke Zero. Costco finally changed over from Pepsi to Coke. 

It doesn't sound like much but I really enjoyed my hotdog with a little mustard and relish and my Coke Zero with lots of ice. 

James brought all of the papers down for his hearing next week. They have to be in this week and instead of mailing since we were coming down anyway he decided to hand carry them in. 

I put the address, 1740 W. Adams, Phoenix in my app and away we went. We took the 60 to the 10 to the 17 to 19th Avenue to Monroe St. where we turned right and ended up at 1740 W. Adams. James went inside and I waited in the car until I realized I needed to use the little girls room. I entered the building to meet a guard. I told him I was looking for my husband and he said he thought he was downstairs. He checked my bag and about that time James appeared. I said Hi and told him I needed to use the restroom. The nice guardsman points me in the right direction and away I go. James and I then left the building together. 

Back to the east valley to Stacy's house to get my phone charger that I left. Stacy is there and we talk a few minutes I leave two copies of the temple prep books I ordered from the Church website. 

On to see Mom at Cathi & Terry's. Cathi was having a meeting on the computer regarding her family history meeting. James and I visited with Mom, Terry, Wally and Zoey. Mom seems down, upset with Dawn who spends most of her days at the house in Tempe with Heather whom Mom does not like. She says she can't read and she is bored. I think she feels like she is intruding on Cathi & Terry's life. 

I need to speak with Cathi later about getting Mom an audio book program for her phone. We didn't stay too long before saying goodbye. Mom says Gail is coming this weekend and she is hoping he can talk some sense into Dawn. I'm not exactly sure what she meant but it's another indication that she is not happy with Dawn right now. As I was leaving Cathi handed me and bag and said it was my birthday present from Mom and Dawn and I wasn't to open it until my birthday. 

Our last stop before heading home was at Deseret Book in Gilbert. It's one of my favorite stores and I could probably spends hours there but I am here for only one thing and that's a copy of Sister Uchtdorf's small book, "The Light We Share." I brought my copy with me and showed it to a sister who offered to help me. She took me to the back of the store and she pulled the book from the shelf. She brought it up front and I paid for it. It was time to go. 

We are going home the Globe way. We finished listening to "Follow Him" and listened to "The Heirs of Falcon Point" the rest of the way home. James stops at the Speedway station in Globe for gas and a tuna sandwich. 

We thought we might have some rain but it wasn't so. Vernon was as dry as a bone. I had a bowl of veggie soup for dinner. I walk until I get my 10,000 steps and spend some time with Tom before going to bed. James and I are both very tired because of our short sleeping night last night.

Tea Party

Amber Beeler and her dad Trent Adams,

making sour dough bread.