Tuesday, August 26th, 2025: 3:44 hit the ground running, frig dsn't work...again, Addy's & D's cards, J's MRI, send papers to JoNell, leave for temple, "Everything looks perfect", 11 session, Beatrice Florine Rutledge, I can see rain by Vernon from temple, UPS return, Walmart Janna, Cheryl, Lynda Price, J looking for new frig, dryer works, cat fight with Blackie & Sammy,

 

Pueblo, Mexico

191st dedicated temple

Dedicated 19 May 2024

By: Gerrit W. Gong

Book of Mormon

Alma 56:41-57

* What moments in our lives might require "great courage" like that of Helaman's sons?

D&C

93:6-18

Come Follow Me

D&C 93 Like Jesus Christ, I can be glorified and receive God's "fulness."

April General Conference

'Charity - A Sign of True Discipleship'

Elder Michael B. Strong

Other

Lesson

Priesthood power

A.S.K.

3:44 Oops, I slept in. I hit the ground running. It's 6:53 and I've prayed, written in my general conference journal, read from the Book of Mormon, sent questions to REJ and wrote in the REJ journal, read from the D&C study guide, studied 'Come Follow Me' on my own, and made the bed and ate my breakfast.

The refrigerator/freezer is not working. I am convinced we are going to have to buy a new one. 

After our devotional (Prayer, Book of Mormon, and 'Come Follow Me', James and I signed birthday cards for Addy and Darrel.)

I got 5,000 steps this morning before leaving for the temple. I called JoNell to tell her I was sending her information via email as she asked me to but she was not in and won't be until 11. I am leaving for the temple at 9:30. I spoke with Tommy Thompson, the attorney that JoNell works for. I told him I would call back around 3:00 or 3:30. After I hung up I decided I was going to go ahead and send all of the information right now before I leave for the temple, which I did. 

I left for the temple at 9:30. James was already on his way to his MRI. He called and said to go down to 3144 and take the back roads until 3148 to avoid construction, which I did. It didn't help because the construction crew had already moved passed that point. I had to wait about 15 minutes which put me behind. I normally arrive at the temple 30 minutes before the session starts which give me plenty of time to get ready and get to the session a little early so I can sit and ponder or pray. Today I arrived at 10:45 for the 11 session. Locker 7 was empty so I grabbed it and changed into my white clothing. 

I kept praying that I would make the session, and I did. I went through for Beatrice Florine Rutledge, one of Nannie's relatives. 

After the session was over and I went back outside to the parking lot, I could see dark clouds and what looked like rain over Vernon. Pretty exciting! I looked at my phone and I had a response from JoNell:

"Everything looks perfect."

Before going home I went in to the Show Low UPS store to return a dress I bought on Amazon. I also did some shopping at Walmart where I saw Cheryl Sedig, Janna Grombach, and Lynda Price. Lynda and Cheryl were preparing for family reunions and Janna was going camping. This weekend is Labor Day. Lynda is planning on having 80 family members at their place and Cheryl is having 30. I am preparing to feed the missionaries on Friday and I thought that was stressful!

Before going home I stop at the Book Barn to get a copy of Brother Lund's book, "The Second Coming of Our Lord." I have his first edition but there is so much more in this one!

When I get home I see that our place and the surrounding area has been drenched. There are standing puddles of water everywhere. James went on and on about what an awesome rain it was, the best so far this year. I missed it but I wouldn't have missed going to the temple for it. James was supposed to go with me but he forgot and scheduled an MRI at the same time.

James is looking for new refrigerator's online. He says it will cost too much to fix the old one and we will have to buy used parts. I can see that he is right, we need a new one. He says the dryer works and I am grateful for that. 

Kacey texted and said that Charlie got her gift a day early and couldn't resist opening it. I told her it was okay to open gifts on your birthday eve.

She loves it all and it excited to

have Halloween earrings!

This evening before going to bed I broke up a cat fight between Sammy and the Crane's cat, Blackie. James says Blackie may be in heat. Oh great. I'm telling Kathy, if Blackie has another litter of kittens that she brought it on herself.

Stacy needs Tramadol so I count out some to give her tomorrow. Evan answered the scripture questions. I get Addy and Darrel's gifts ready for delivery tomorrow. Read an article in the Liahona: "Preparing for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ.

"To all who recognize what you have lost, we invite you to come back so you can once again taste the joyous fruit of the gospel."

- Elder S. Mark Palmer, AGC 2025

D&C 93:20

For if you keep my commandments you shall receive of his fulness, and be glorified in me as I am in the Father; therefore, I say unto you, you shall receive grace for grace.

My 3 Jesus and the sheep pictures

Which is your favorite Charlie?

Sister Patricia Holland

Haboob at Sky Harbor Airport

in Phoenix