Thursday, October 16th, 2025: Up @ 2:47, after 5 when we leave for Longview, Texas, Arby's steak nuggets in Socorro, "Winterset", James drives the entire way, Charlie, Jared & Kacey wait up for us, we arrive around 10:15 Texas time, 2 hours ahead of Arizona time

 

242. Cleveland, Ohio

Awaiting installation of cupola; landscaping and interior 

finish work nearly completed; temple president

and matron called; construction estimated to be

completed in late 2025 to early 2026.

Book of Mormon

3 Nephi 6:15-30

October General Conference

'Lovest Thou Me'

Elder Steven C. Barlow

I got up at 2:47. I said my prayers and drank my Perk and then made final preparations to leave on our trip to Longview, Texas. James wanted to leave at 4 but it was after 5 when we pulled out. We were passed Hunsaker's when I remembered to ask James if he got my lunchmeat and cheese and put it in the ice chest. No, he didn't, so back we went. It was 5:30 when we pulled away this time.

It was 8:30 Arizona time, 9:30 New Mexico time when we stopped at the Circle K and then Arby's in Socorro. Arby's has a new item on their menu, steak nuggets or steak bites as I call them. They are yummy and made a great brunch. 

There is an M on a mountain in the town and we asked the boy who works there what the M stood for. He said it is called M mountain. He says it turns to a W at night when the high school Warriors play and an M when the college Miners play. He said it is really quite amazing. I guess you have to see it actually happen to appreciate it.

We stopped for gas a few more times and potty breaks. We listened to scriptures and did "Come Follow Me." I missed Inklings this morning but will listen to it when I get home next Tuesday. 

We are now listening to a new book called, "Winterset." 

James drove the entire time. I wanted to stop at a sunflower field we saw but he said they looked droopy because it was late in the day and we would stop on the way home and take some pictures. 

We lost two hours because Longview, Texas is two hours ahead of us. It was around 10:30 when we arrived at Jared & Kacey's at 1613 Pineland Drive. It was 8:30 Arizona time so it took us about 15 hours. Charlie was waiting up for us along with Jared & Kacey. I am glad because I got to give her a big hug before going to bed.

Tender and delicious!