OUR FAMILY: Saturday, September 27th, 2025: Up @ 3:33. Thanks Tom, flooding in Phoenix and major flooding in Globe, Scottie's game was cancelled, mail Scarlett's bday pkg, errands, stake conference, Pres. Nelson passes away

Yorba Linda, California

Major construction nearly completed;

finalizing interior and landscaping;

temple president and matron called;

construction estimated to be completed

in late 2025.

Book of Mormon

Helaman 11:1-20

Come Follow Me

D&C 107:27-31, 85-89

The Lord accomplishes His work through councils.

M. Russell Ballard, "Family Councils", AGC 2016

April General Conference

'Beware the Second Temptation'

Elder Scott D. Whiting

Other

A.S.K.

'Behold the Man'

'Beloved Emma'

At 3:33 Tom woke me up. Thanks Tom.

Everything outside is still wet. I think we finally have the rain we need. There has been flooding on some of the roads in Phoenix and major flooding in Globe with lots of destruction and the loss of lives. Paul has asked us to pray for the people of Globe. It's his mom, Mary's, home town.

Scottie's game was cancelled right after I texted Chelsea to tell her we wouldn't be going because James is having bad stomach pains. He took some soda and asked me to say a prayer for him. He went back to bed and slept another hour. When he got up he felt much better.

I have got to finish the tropical bird puzzle and move on. Today I was blogging September 10th when I realized I didn't have the picture of Sue and I in front of the temple. James took the picture with his phone and never sent it to me. By the time I discovered this we were leaving for the Saturday evening session of stake conference. We left at 3:40 because we were running errands before the meeting at six.

Our first stop was at the UPS store to mail Scarlett's birthday package. Next James dropped me off at Walmart while he went to Lowe's. I've walked to Walmart before from the UPS store but today I had on Sunday clothes so I made him wait and drop me off at the front door.

Here are some of the things that I bought at Walmart: a knee brace, spices, my turkey links, lunchmeat, cream cheese, kitty treats, cornbread and pumpkin bread mixes, AWZ & DPZ, green olives, pecans, dishwasher soap and rinse, and a few other items. When I was finished at Walmart James picked me up and we went to Circle K to wash the car and get gas.

When we walked into the chapel at stake conference the Tignor's were sitting on the row I call "Vernon Row." It's the very back row in the chapel. Barbara stood up and took me by the hand and said my dress was very pretty. She always makes me feel good. Cheryl Sedig was on the back row too. The Halcomb's would be there but Kerri texted me earlier and said they wouldn't be coming because her mom was having problems with her blood sugar. We sat on the right side of the chapel about three rows back.

We were welcomed this evening by the new counselor in the stake presidency, President Larsen.

Matt Greer the stake patriarch was the first speaker. He was invited to speak for five or six minutes, which is quite a challenge. He has given over 200 patriarchal blessings. Here are a few notes:

God is a real Father, Jesus Christ is a very real Savior. I came tonight to know what I need to do to become more like them.

I need a wakeup call. You are going to hear the Spirit prompt you to do something, then you will have a choice. He quoted President Nelson and then ended with a quote from D&C 97 ... my glory and my presence are in the temple.

Sister Miller, the matron of the Snowflake temple was the next speaker. She grew up in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada and always thought that Arizona was some wonderful, exotic place. And now, here she is. How do we gain unwavering faith as a mustard seed. Told story of a young woman in the Gallup stake who wanted her parents to be sealed in the temple. She was able to see this happen and was able to be sealed to them after serving a mission.

President Miller, president of the Snowflake temple. Expressed his gratitude for the 45 temple workers in our stake. He compared the ancient tabernacle to our temples today. The children of Israel were ask to build a tabernacle in their poverty just as the early saints in this dispensation built the Kirtland and Nauvoo temple in their poverty. D&C 97 ...not defiled, pure in heart shall see God in my house.

President Larsen, Is an institute teacher. He talked about confidence before God and spiritual momentum, both messages from President Nelson. D&C 6:32 - where 2 or 3 are gathered there will I be in the midst of them...even so I am in the midst of you. You learn more when you share. The theme of our conference is taken from D&C 88:119-26. We were asked to study these verses before coming to conference.

How do we build Zion?

How do we develop a relationship with Christ?

How can I have a Christlike relationship with others?

President Beeler, Thanked the speakers, his counselors, and the music people. The Miller's drove from Salt Lake City early this morning to be here and he said how much he appreciated their sacrifice. Daily walk with Jesus. To we come to know the voice of God. Does he know our voice? 1 Nephi 7:21...Nephi regarding his brothers, "I did frankly forgive them." President Beeler and his twin brother gave a blessing to their estranged father. All feelings of animosity and anger just melted away. (Like my experience when I was sealed to my parents). Law of the gospel covenant. The pivot point is love. Read letter from 5 years ago regarding the Rawlings tragedy. There was so much contention and hate in our community and even in the Church. "If ye are not one, ye are not mine." Alma 60 Moroni's letter to Pahoran and Pahoran's reaction. Do I act or re-act? Replace offensiveness with humility. All men shall know that ye are my disciples if ye have love one to another.

Love has to define us.

I love you and God loves you.

We must bury our bitterness.

We will not be attending stake conference tomorrow as we are going to Chandler to hear Stacy and Paul speak in their ward.

President Nelson passed away this evening. We mourn the life of a great man and a prophet of God.

"Every week many are responding to the Savior's invitation by returning to discipleship and Church activity, quietly and humbly seeking the healing that Jesus promises."

- Elder S. Mark Palmer, AGC 2025

D&C 107:100

He that is slothful shall not be counted worthy to stand, and he that learns not his duty and shows himself not approved shall not be counted worthy to stand. Even so, Amen.