San Jose, Costa Rica
Temple #87
Jared Ammon and Taliq left this morning after breakfast. They said they were going to go hike Mt. Baldy and then go home. They won't get rained on today, but it is cool and windy.
every picture. I'm not much of a
photographer.
They both love to run!
James worked outside while I read about the Judges of Israel and worked on my blog. I enjoyed reading about Ehud, the left-hander from the tribe of Benjamin and how he stabbed Eglon, which led to 80 years of peace. Judges were appointed and chosen by Jehovah to deliver Israel from its frequent bondage. My favorite is Deborah in Judges 4. Deborah is a prophetess, a woman who has received a testimony of Jesus and enjoys the spirit of revelation. People come to her for counsel as she sat under her palm tree. She inspired Barak to go to battle for Israel. One Bible scholar explains that the term wife of Lapidoth (vs. 4) could also have been translated in Hebrew to read ' a woman of a torch-like spirit.' This quote from Emily Belle Freeman in her book: "Written On Our Hearts", 42. Deborah's torch-like spirit had the power to instill courage in others and to inspire them to follow the command of the Lord. Where did this power come from? Remember, Deborah was a prophetess. The scriptures teach that 'the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy' (Rev. 19:10). Perhaps Deborah's strength of spirit came from her testimony of Jesus.'
Evan and Joshua made it back from Italy today. I guess it was quite an adventure.
I mailed a birthday card to my friend Janna today. I hope she gets it in time.
Around 1:00 James and I made a trip to town. We listened to this week's "Follow Him" on the way. We went to the post office to mail Janna's card and then it was Circle K for drinks. James dropped me off at Walmart while he did an Amazon return and then went to Home Depot. When James got to Walmart he picked up a prescription and then helped me check out. He complained about spending so much money on groceries. He suggested we come grocery shopping once a month. I laughed. We can't even keep it to once a week. We never stopped to eat. We did pick up horse feed at Tractor Supply. When I got home and saw those huge horse feed bags in the back of the car on top of where I thought the groceries were, I freaked out. James assured me he had moved the groceries aside so I ended up apologizing to him.
My day normally starts with prayer, journal writing and scripture study then prayer, Book of Mormon, and "Come Follow Me' with James. I also listen to a conference talk from the last conference and spend a few minutes looking at the talk that my RS lesson will be on. It's a great way to start the day. I work on my journal and blog, walk and listen to my audio book and for a little R&R I sit down and read a little from Emma M. Lion.
This evening I watched a 2018 Hallmark movie on my phone, "The Beach House." Andie McDowell, Chad Michael Murray, and Minka Kelly are in the movie. Minka is beautiful! This story is about a woman, Andie McDowell, who lives in a beach house in South Carolina where Loggerhead turtles build their nests. The woman loves these turtles and much of her life is spent protecting them. This is the last summer with her turtles and her beloved family and friends, as she is dying of cancer. This movie shows how a family can come together in a crisis in spite of differences. It demonstrates the power of love and what is really important in life. I really enjoyed it. James stopped his walking for a few minutes to watch part of it with me.
"God's commandments and counsel are found in the scriptures and the words of His servants."
President D. Todd Christofferson
Judges 2:22
That through them I may prove Israel, whether they will keep the way of the LORD to walk therein, as their fathers did keep it, or not.
Mother-Daughter time
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was the most beautiful place he has ever
been in Arizona.
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