It's a new year and I have a new format for my blog. It's going to be more like a journal and more simplified. I need to organize and simplify my life and this is one way I am doing it.
We cleaned the Vernon chapel this morning at 9 a.m. with Steve & Tina Allen. I told them what a privilege it was for us to clean the chapel with them every January.
I vacuumed classrooms and the Relief Society room, which took a long time. James cleaned the chapel. He is very thorough. Tina emptied the trash and cleaned the windows. Steve vacuumed the halls, overflow, and cultural hall. He made sure the rooms in the opposite hallway, the Primary, YW's and classrooms were all clean. We were done in an hour. Bishop Crane's family will do the kitchen and all of the bathrooms.
Instead of going back home, James and I made a trip to town to pick up my Tramadol prescription and a few other items, such as protein bars, kitty treats, and DPZ. We also got gas and went through Culver's drive-thru so I could get my cashew chicken salad.
We listened to the Book of Mormon, we started over today, and the "Come Follow Me" lesson on the way home from town.
After a little R&R at home James went outside to load up the pine tree he cut up to take to the widow's woodpile. He delivered three loads.
While James was splitting logs today a couple of pens fell out of the log splitter. He found them on the ground with a magnet and hopefully will be able to fix it tomorrow.
I listened to Inklings and worked on my blog this afternoon. I also watched President Jeffrey R. Holland's funeral. I loved the talks by his three children.
We didn't see much of Ben & Cayli until later this afternoon when they began fixing dinner. Kim and Brian were on their way up. Cayli said she and Ben were fixing dinner tonight and then Kim was going to fix her macaroni and cheese tomorrow night. Kim texted when they got to Payson and said their car "Bruce" (Brian's Bronco) was making a funny noise so they were going home to have their mechanic take a look at it. We are sad they had to turn around but we are praying it will be an easy and inexpensive fix and they will be able to come up tomorrow.
We had dinner with Ben & Cayli. Cayli made chicken enchiladas with flour tortillas and red sauce and Ben made his famous salsa. We also had rice and beans. It was all very tasty. Since Ben & Cayli did the cooking, James and I cleaned the kitchen.
Sammy came in when I opened the outside door in our bedroom. Tom does not like it when he comes in and grabbed him by the neck. I yelled at Tom and he let go and Sammy ran back outside. Tom is so mean to him!
Today I felt the Lord was with us as we cleaned the church. I felt His love as we read from the Book of Mormon and "Come Follow Me." and during Inklings and President Holland's funeral. Also, sharing a meal that someone else cooked helped me to feel His tender mercies. While praying for Kim & Brian I also felt the Spirit.
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