Tampa, Florida
Construction estimated to be completed
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Book of Mormon
3 Nephi 24:1-25:6
October General Conference
'The Eternal Gift of Testimony'
Elder Kevin G. Brown
A.S.K.
'Cheering Each Other On'
Sister J. Anette Dennis
4:30. Tom reminded me it was time to get up. I ate and took Tramadol. I was going to go lay back down but instead I took journal notes for Saturday, said my prayers, read from the Book of Mormon and sent to my guys, and read three conference talks, including Elder Brown's on testimony which we will discuss today in Relief Society.
My right hand is swollen and painful right now but thank goodness I am still able to write.
James got carried away talking to Michael and his friends before church and we were almost late to church. I wore my brown dress with white polka dots and felt like June Cleaver, Beaver's mom. James said I looked "very pretty." Thanks honey.
The chapel was packed for this much anticipated day of having a new bishopric called. President Beeler presided at the meeting. President Larsen was also there. President Smithson was not there.
The outgoing bishopric blessed the sacrament as one last act of service to the ward. Bishop Hunsaker was very emotional.
President Beeler released Bishop Hunsaker, Steve Allen, and Chris Skousen. He also released Jeff Crane as the elder's quorum president. Jeffrey Scott Crane was called at the bishop. Travis Tesarek was released from the high council and called as the first counselor and Cary Dalton Dobson was called as the second counselor. Brother Sandoval was called as the elder's quorum president and he is keeping the same counselors that Brother Crane had, Brother Robles and Brother Rosen.
The outgoing bishopric were asked to bear their testimonies beginning with Steve Allen, then Chris Skousen, Bishop Hunsaker's wife Alicia and Bishop Hunsaker. Next was Susan Crane and then Bishop Jeff Crane. I felt a powerful witness of the Spirit and was almost in tears when Bishop Crane got up to speak. This was a spiritual manifestation to me that he was called of God and this was the Lord's will. It felt good to receive that witness.
Paula Johnson, who is substituting for Amy Reynolds taught Relief Society today. She only had about 20 minutes. She did a great job and got the sisters involved in discussing Elder Brown's talk on testimony. Paul also felt a powerful spiritual witness of Bishop Crane's calling. She gave me a compliment during the lesson and I got up to thank her afterwards.
Catherine Halcomb told me she had something for me and could I come over to her house sometime this afternoon. I told her I would.
I said goodbye to my friend Joyce who is leaving for the valley until next spring. I told her I would miss her and to take care of herself so we could go to the temple together when she gets back. She said she would and basically told me the same thing.
When we got home Michael and his friends were just about ready to make the trip home. Two of them left earlier this morning, Zaria and Chris, so I didn't get a picture of them.
James and I had some leftover steak for lunch and then we headed for the Halcomb's. This was the gift that Catherine gave me:
I believe Catherine picked it out and Kerri paid for it. They are so kind to me. Catherine was so excited to give it to me which made the gift even more appreciated.
When we returned home it was rest time and time with Tom. While James and I were sitting on the couch talking, James got a call from Michael. Victor hit a piece of metal in the road and it poked a hole in his oil pan and he lost all of his oil. This happened about 20 miles outside of Show Low and Michael was calling his grandpa to get some advice. James offered to help in any way he could. He even said Victor could stay with us if he was going to stay up here until his car got fixed.
This was the decision Victor made. He had his car towed to Show Low and will make arrangements to get it fixed. He rode to the valley with Michael and where he got a rental car and went on home to Tucson. We were so sorry to hear about his happening to him. He was very friendly and personable. James spent some time talking with him and really liked him.
I finally finished blogging for October. Yay!
Tom, James and I were in bed by 8:30.
"When we consecrate our meager but best effort, God magnifies it.
When we sacrifice for Christ, He sanctifies us."
- Elder Steven D. Shumway
D&C 128:23
Let the mountains shout for joy, and all ye valleys cry aloud; and all ye seas and dry lands tell the wonders of your Eternal King!
And ye rivers, and brooks, and rills, flow down with gladness. Let the woods and all the trees of the field praise the Lord; and ye solid rocks weep for joy! And let the eternal creations declare his name forever and ever! And again I say, how glorious is the voice we hear from heaven, proclaiming in our ears, glory, and salvation and honor, and immortality, and eternal life; kingdoms, principalities, and powers!
daughter and was here visiting.
Michelle is a member of our ward
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