Las Vegas, Nevada
Temple #43
James and I both forgot that today was fast Sunday. James was quite distraught over the matter.
I put a roast in the crockpot this morning and then on second thought, I added another, just to make sure I had enough to feed everyone this evening. Stacy and Jared Ammon are coming and I know Jared is a big meat eater.
Today was blue day. I wore my blue dress with the white flowers and James wore his blue suit with his blue tie. We have this thing we do in trying to match each other. It is all in fun.
Millie Scott called to me as I walked into the chapel. She normally sits in the front so I was surprised to see her sitting in the back. Maybe it's because she is now on oxygen. I gave her a hug and a kiss and asked if she would have her surgery this week. She said yes, she was scheduled for it on Tuesday. This means she is well and is therefore good news.
Brother Dobson conducted the meeting today and bore his testimony. Others who bore their testimonies: Sam Westbrook, Cope Reynolds, Amy Bowen, Stefani Hunsaker, Marci Westbrook, Mike Brady, Burt Lardenslager, Te-Bo Tignor, Mary Gilbert, Tina Allen, and Olivia Jensen.
James and I were most touched by Olivia Jensen's testimony. She is the Jensen's oldest daughter who is here for a visit. I cannot adequately convey here my feelings and how I felt the Spirit as Olivia spoke. She was so eloquent, yet sincere. It was a sermon in a testimony. Here are a few notes I took: The Book of Mormon reminds us that all things denote there is a God. God reveals his nature through nature. Fossil Springs hike. Natural spring watering a huge Cottonwood tree. Flowing water that can't be turned off. Alma, Lehi. His love is always flowing. Isaiah 58 The law of the fast is a law of love. Living water in us is an abiding love.
Very spotty I know but maybe someday when I go back and read this I will remember the feelings I had.
Stacy, Jared Ammon, Vader, Sofie, and to my surprise Paul arrived this afternoon/evening, just in time for dinner. We had roast with au jus, mashed potatoes, corn, salad, rolls and cherry cobbler for dinner. Everyone seemed hungry and most appreciative.
Paul is struggling with his arthritis and asked to use a cane.
Stacy & Paul watched "The Chosen" the Passover episode.
The dogs are getting old. Sofie can't see very well and Vader has some arthritis and can't jump up on the couch anymore.
Jared Ammon went took some photos and shared them with me.
"Building an understanding of the Savior's eternal Atonement line upon line, precept upon precept, provides a spiritual inoculation against the wiles of the adversary."
- Elder Jeremy R. Jaggi
Exodus 13:21
And the Lord went before them by day in a pillar of a cloud, to lead them the way; and by night in a pillar of fire, to give them light; to go by day and night:
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