Thursday, January 22nd, 2026: Tom starts my day @ 4:30, Personal study of Moses 4 & Genesis 4, James @ Applegate's w/ more ABC, Bert needs more information, Inklings "Cheering Each Other On," nervous snacking all day, 12,000 steps, "Mayhem on the Marzipan Express," J sees 35 elk

 

Kacey & Mason

Tom woke me up at 4:30 this morning. I like to get up early but on cold mornings it's also nice to sleep in. Thanks Tom. Is this what you call sleeping in?

I studied Moses 4 and Genesis 4 for my personal scripture study this morning. I learned a little more about why Cain's sacrifice was not acceptable. For one thing, he had been asked to make it by Satan and he lacked faith. His sacrifice was not an animal sacrifice and therefore was not in the similitude of the Only Begotten Son.

James went to Applegate's this morning to meet someone from Hatch Concrete with another load of ABC. Again, the Applegate's are not home. 

We got an email from Bert this morning from Nexa Mortgage. He needs more property tax information and page four of all of the bank statements, even though they are blank. Go figure.

I listened to Emily on Inklings today. The talk was "Cheering Each Other On" by Sister Anette Dennis.

I nervously snacked most of the day today. I tried to keep my protein level up and my carb level down. 

I walked 12,000 steps and finished the book I started yesterday. It was a short one. I worked on my RS handouts while watching a movie, "Random Acts of Christmas" starring Kevin McGarry and Erin Cahill. As a bonus, Jaclyn Smith was the grandma to Erin Cahill's little boy.

James and I are using pictures from our gospel art packet for our lesson on Sunday. Examples of new beginnings that the Savior offers.

James went back to the Applegate's and worked until after dark. In his travels he saw 35 elk. They have come down from the high country because they know it is going to snow and they are more likely to find feed in the Vernon area.

"Whatever the cause or degree of disaster we face, there is always dry ground for hope, healing, and happiness."

- Elder Matthew S. Holland, OGC 2025

Moses 5:1

And it came to pass that after I, the Lord God, had driven them out, that Adam began to till the earth, an to have dominion over all the beasts of the field, and to eat his bread by the sweat of his brow, as I the Lord had commanded him. And Even, also, his wife, did labor with him.

Cellos candy display at Dollar Tree.

Small box with 3 chocolate covered cherries.

I buy one every time I go in.

Jared & Mason

I wonder if this is on a Sunday