Harare Zimbabwe
Preparing for public open house beginning:
22 Jan 2026
Scheduled to be dedicated on:
1 Mar 2026
Book of Mormon
Helaman 6:1-14
D&C
104:8-53
Come Follow Me
D&C 103:12-13, 36; 105:1-6, 9-19
Blessings come after trials of faith.
April General Conference
'The Times of Restitution of All Things'
Elder David A. Bednar
Other
A.S.K. - "Spiritual Treasures" President Russell M. Nelson
Liahona - 'Where Are My Promised Blessings From Paying Tithing?"
Inklings
'Reverence for Sacred Things' Elder Ulisses Soares
Scripture: Exodus 3:4-5
Word: reverence Latin: Reveeri - to stand in awe.
Phrase: "One of the first things we do upon entering the temple and preparing ourselves to participate in the sacred ordinances there is to take our shoes off."
Affirmation: "I am reverent as I worship and connect with God. I know that when I protect sacred moments and stand in holy places, I receive covenant power and grow closer to my Savior."
2:20 I'm up and getting ready for the day.
Helaman 6: - an era of peace and plenty. That sounds like my life right now and I am so grateful but I am watching out for Satan.
I found a red flag for James. He has an appointment at the Virtuous Pain Center this morning and is taking back a couple of pieces of lumber and needs a red flag. I remembered a dress I put in the Goodwill box. I cut off the top and put the skirt back in the box. I used the top for James's flag. He said it worked perfectly.
During Inkling I learned of an Elizabeth Barrett Browning called: "Heaven Is All Around Us But Few Take Off Their Shoes." In this poem she mentions some are eating blackberries which made me hungry for blackberries, so I had some.
As part of "Come Follow Me" we listened to a talk by Elder David A. Bednar, "On the Lord's Side: Lessons from Zion's Camp". This talk can be found in the July 2017 Ensign. All I can say is Wow!
Gene R. Cook passed away. I loved him. He once asked his children how many times a day that they prayed. I wonder why he asked them that question. I believe I heard that on Inklings.
It became apparent to me today that I need more than a half hour to work on my "Come Follow Me" journal so I changed my schedule so I now can work on it for one hour.
When I went out to the car around noon to take Mary (Mikki) Gilbert to her doctors appointment I noticed a screw in the front passenger tire. I showed James. He put air in the tire saying it only register as having 15 pounds. I tried to see if anyone could take my place in taking Mikki to the doctor. I called Janna and she couldn't and I called Cheryl Sedig the Relief Society president and she couldn't so I decided to pray about the tire and do it myself. In my prayer I explained to Heavenly Father that I was doing service and that getting Mikki to her doctors appointment was very important. I asked him to help the tire to hold air until I could take her and then return home safely. I am so grateful for a loving Heavenly Father and the power of prayer.
On the way to Lakeside to Dr. Hall's office Mikki, Roger, and I had to stop for construction for about 15 minutes. We arrived exactly on time, 1:00. While Mikki was getting her stitches removed Roger went in to see his doctor. Mikki thought he might be developing an infection. The doctor checked it out and he is okay. Roger recently had hip replacement surgery.
I had ordered chili cheese dogs from Sonic on my app to be picked up at 2:00. They were ready when we arrived. One for Mikki and one for Roger and one for James.
Mikki likes to talk. Here are some of the things I learned about her:
She is from Venice Beach, California. She and Roger were nomads for years living in a travel trailer and going from place to place. She told about a time she cooked a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner by digging a hole in the ground. She has a daughter that she didn't give birth to nor did she adopt. She has had her since she was 3 months old. The girl's mother was deported and Mikki behind her mother. She actually called her while we were driving. Mikki also has a son. Mikki loves family history work. She has done her estranged mother's work and her ex-husbands. Just a little information about my friend Mikki.
The first thing I did when I got home was thank Heavenly Father for my safe trip. I believe it was a miracle that I was able to drive that far with that big screw in my tire and I am so grateful.
Tonight is Bunco at Janna's house. Because I never get a Bunco prize I always have to bring food. I am okay with that. I am taking Italian bread prepared the Pioneer Woman way. Janna told me twice how good it was.
We had five subs tonight: Bertie, Maddie, Michelle, Linda Price, and Sally Sedig. Those who weren't here: Amy Reynolds, Donna Beckham, Oksana, Lynda Finnell, and Tina Allen. Those who were here: Cheryl Sedig, Janna Grombach, Alicia and Stefani Hunsaker, Becky Skousen, Lynn Wallace and me.
James says his computer doesn't work and he's going to take it in. He has been needing to do this for a long time.
Michael, Dallin, Joe, Alex, Sami, and Carver arrived after we went to bed.
"Charity is the foundation of a godly character."
- President Russell M. Nelson, AGC 2025
D&C 103:36
All victory and glory is brought to pass unto you through your diligence, faithfulness, and prayers of faith.
is working on her puzzle.
it again. This is the Gilbert's place.
I want one!
Also, look at their dog Grizz at the door
wanting to come in. When it started to rain
he came in through the doggie door which is a little
small for him.
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