San Jose, California
Planning and approval phase; site location
announced; exterior rendering released;
groundbreaking not announced.
Book of Mormon
Mormon 9:22-37
October General Conference
'The Family-Centered Gospel of Jesus Christ'
President Dallin H. Oaks
Kim and Brian attended our sacrament meeting with us. We sat in the back of the overflow with the "posse" - those who carry guns - T-Bo and Cope.
The Applegate's were the speakers in sacrament meeting, and the topic was the family. Tamara's talk was good, but long. Here was one of my favorite quotes from her talk:
"Families are divinely connected and families are here to heal and strengthen each other."
Jimmie didn't have much time, so he seemed a little rushed. James loved his talk and asked Kim how she enjoyed it. She said she didn't really get anything out of either talks because she was not feeling well. I could tell that James was disappointed. Favorite quote from Jimmie's talk:
Why are families connected? To turn selfishness into sacrifice. Families are the primary vehicle in which God's strength flows into our lives."
Today is the fifth Sunday, which means the bishopric is in charge. I wanted to see what our bishopric would come up with to discuss but Kim and Brian were leaving, so we left too. I guess Brother Lauritzen led the discussion on the family.
Before we left church today Kerri said her mom was becoming too difficult for her to take care of and she was going to have to put her in a care facility. She is looking at one in the valley where she will have more family that can come and visit her. I will be sad to see my friend go but I think it will be for the best.
Before Kim and Brian left we got a picture of them by our beautiful tree.
everything you did while you were here!
Before Kim and Brian left I was stressing about what to do with all of the leftover turkey. Brian suggested making turkey noodle soup for someone and James suggested turkey tacos. Thanks for the good ideas!
Kim and Brian made it home safely around 3 p.m. today. Around 4, James and I went to visit the Halcomb's. Kerri answered the door. Catherine was in her hospital bed in the family room. Since her two falls this past week, she is not able to walk on her own. James visited with Kerri while I went over and sat by Catherine to talk to her.
Catherine seemed lethargic and like she is what I would call "fading." I was very worried about her when I left. She was talking about her husband coming to get her, he passed away over 10 years ago. She seemed resigned that she is dying. The one thing that did cheer Catherine up was the collection of Santa's that Kerri had set out for her to look at.
I couldn't think of much else except Catherine when I got home and how many things we have done together. I have been her ministering sister since she moved her to Vernon when Kaeli Nicoll was the Relief Society President. I'm not sure how many years ago that was because I lose track of time. I will have to ask Kerri how long they have lived here.
We have been encouraged to move to a
higher and holier celebration of Easter."
- Gary E. Stevenson, AGC 2025
D&C 136:30
Fear not thine enemies, for they are in mine hands and I will do my pleasure with them.
Dave, Kevin, Bremen, Luca
4 generations
Charlie's letter to Santa
Beautiful sky
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