I read Genesis 23 this morning. The chapter is about Abraham buying a piece of land and burial cave for Sarah who died at the age of 127. Abraham paid 400 shekels of silver for the cave and land. Ephron offered to give the property to Abraham because of his status, but Abraham refused, proving his character and integrity.
Today the sun was shining and there was no wind. The high was around 65, a beautiful day to walk into sacrament meeting. As we came into the foyer, Mary (Mikki) Gilbert greeted us as I gave her a hug. She called us love birds. Now we have been called quail and love birds. I think I prefer love birds.
When we sat down in the chapel I looked around and realized we were one of the first couples. I looked at the program and the opening prayer said: By invitation. I turned to James and said, "We are going to be asked to say the prayers today." Less than five minutes later Brother Tesarek came up and shook our hands and said: "Would you two be willing to give the prayers?" Of course we will. When he left I looked and James and said, "What did I tell you?"
At the end of the meeting Bishop Crane bore his testimony. He said he just got out of Dubai last Saturday before the bombing began. Some of the places where he met were bombed. We prayed for him while he was gone and the Lord protected him. Bishop read from one of the first talks President Nelson gave after becoming the Prophet in 2018. Here is the quote that he read:
"Our Savior and Redeemer, Jesus Christ, will perform some of His mightiest works between now and when He comes again. We will see miraculous indications that God the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, preside over this Church in majesty and glory. But in coming days, it will not be possible to survive spiritually without the guiding, directing, comforting, and constant influence of the Holy Ghost."
I think Jimmie Applegate needs to teach a class on how to make power point slides as his are pretty amazing. He told a modern parable depicting the story of Abraham, Sarah, Hagar, Lot and his wife, Ishmael and Isaac. It was interesting to say the least. I enjoyed the class and so did James. We were so happy to see our friend Anthony Romyak at church today. He has been a member of the Concho ward until just recently. Welcome back Anthony!
I spoke with Cress Miller a few minutes after class, complimenting her on how nice Jacob looks when he passes the sacrament. As we were talking she told me that they were moving into the home the Tesarek's bought to use for an airbnb right on the Vernon road, just down from the church building. She is very excited for the move. They will have a yard for their three grandchildren they are raising, and they will get out of the trailer park which is a very good thing. I am so happy for them and admire them so much for what they are doing for their three sweet grandchildren.
James and I broke our fast when we returned home and made lunch. We had the spare ribs we bought yesterday along with some corn on the cob and beans. After lunch was rest time. James fell asleep but I couldn't.
I texted Sheri, Stacy, Kim, Darrel, and Kacey. I wished Kacey a Happy Sabbath and said I was waiting for my photo. She sent me one of Charlie and Mason. Earlier today Autumn sent me photos of Scarlett and Benson. I miss them all so much.
I texted Sheri and thanked her for the glasses and ask her if she could go to lunch on the 11th when we are back in the valley for my infusion. I told her I was amazed at all the accomplished yesterday and told her I wished I could have stayed and helped her and gone with her when she took the pie to her grandmother. I also told her about Dave Elkins buying 22 acres. I asked her how the apple pie turned out and she said Cathi told her it was delicious. She also made a blueberry pie for the family and Evan loved it. I told her she should share her recipe with Trapper's.
Sheri and I discussed Elder Johnson's talk on ministering to the one. I chose another talk for next week, the one Emily is doing on Inklings, "Know Who You Really Are" by Elder Brik V. Eyre. We must carry on.
Kim and Brian wanted to come up on the 13th. I told them Adam would be here with three friends but she was still welcome to come. She said she and Brian would come on the 20th instead. They were avoiding that weekend because it's Elder's Quorum and Brian wanted to be home. She said if Adam cancels or reschedules to please let her know. I don't think he will.
I asked her about the Emma M. Lion books. She doesn't have the first three. She may buy them at Deseret Book where she has a gift card but we aren't even sure that the author is LDS. I may have to buy volume 1-3 on Amazon and then borrow the other volumes from Kim. I am anxious to read them.
Kim says she wants to stay up here forever. I told her she could stay as long as she likes. She was sad when she learned we were selling some land. I tried to explain to her that we thought it was a better option than doing the reverse mortgage, at least for now. I told Kim how much I missed all of my children and that I wanted to spend more time in the valley, possibly 4 months out of the year during the winter. We figured we could either stay with Stacy or Sheri. When I said the only problem was the kitties, Kim said she and Brian would live up there in the winter and take care of Tom, Sammy, Blackie, and Louie. When I asked who Louie was she showed me this picture.
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