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Wednesday, August 19, 2020

Mon 8/17/20 Charlie"I Love to see the Temple"; Stubbed toe; James hurt back; Walmart Grapp meal; Ben's Letters; Back to School

Tegucigalpa, Honduras

141st operating temple

Dedicated: 17 Mar 2013

By: Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Jesus Christ, Lord

Matthew 28:6

He is not here: for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.

Book of Mormon/"Come Follow Me"

Helaman 1

April General Conference

"He Goes Before Us"

Henry B. Eyring

While I was serving in the Presiding Bishopric many years ago, I was charged with overseeing the design and development group that created what we named FamilySearch. I am careful to say that I "oversaw" its creation rather than saying I "directed" it. Many brilliant people left careers and came to build what the Lord wanted.

With prayer, diligence, and the personal sacrifice of people of great ability, the task was accomplished. It came step by step.

Inklings

It was windy and almost felt like fall this morning. James thought the missionaries were coming to work on the fence this morning but he said he misunderstood Anthony, they aren't coming until tomorrow. I stubbed my toe on the rocking chair in our bedroom and boy does it hurt. My pinky toe on my left foot and the area around it is all swollen up. I am hobbling around, determined I will get my steps today.

James went to the dump today and also the post office. Since I ordered the whiteboard to go to Sheri's, several of my books have gone there too. I obviously forgot to change the address back.

I saw two sisters from our ward in Walmart, Paula J., and Amy R. Neither one of them had a mask on. I wore mine into the store but took it off as soon as I got in. The menu for the Grapp includes:

A 3lb roast, Rhodes rolls, mashed potatoes, salad, and Birdseye corn. For dessert I am making Rice Krispy treats because they are Cammy's favorite. I got everything I needed before James got back to pick me up. Just as I got up front to check out he walked into the store. He helped me at the checkout. He had gone to Circle K for gas and a carwash, and to Tractor Supply for horse feed.

James and I went to town this afternoon. I am taking dinner to the Grapp family tomorrow and I gave them a choice of four dinner and they chose roast beef and mashed potatoes.

James made yellow squash that he bought from Ruthie for lunch. He cooked some in a skillet and some in the air fryer. He preferred what he cooked in the skillet and I liked what he cooked in the air fryer. He likes the yellow squash better than the zucchini but I like them both about the same.

Ruby is the coolest and the sweetest

Scarlett and Kobe

Ben's Letter

Monday, August 17, 2020

Fri 8/14/20 Happy 14th Birthday Joshua; Shayna's birthday; Games; Razr Rides; School; Tea Party; Luna Rides

Manaus, Brazil

138th operating temple

Dedicated: 10 June 2012

By: Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Jesus Christ, Light of the World

DC 6:21

Behold, I am Jesus Christ, the Son of God. I am the same that came unto mine own, and mine own received me not. I am the light which shineth in darkness,and the darkness comprehendeth it not.

Book of Mormon/"Come Follow Me"

Alma 59-61

April General Conference

"Hosanna and Halleluhah - The Living Jesus Christ: The Heart of Restoration and Easter"

On Easter Sunday, April 3, 1836, in the early days of the Restoration, the living Jesus Christ appeared after the Kirtland Temple was dedicated. Those who saw Him there testified of Him in complementary contrasts of fire and water: "His eyes were as a flame of fire; the hair of his head was white like the pure snow; his countenance shone above the brightness of the sun; and his voice was as the sound of the rushing of great waters, even the voice of Jehovah."

I made breakfast for James, Rowan, Ruby, and Lola. I made pancakes while Ruby cut up strawberries. I also made sausage links to go with the pancakes.

As I was listening to one of the Elder Holland talks Jared asked us to read this week, I chuckled at this statement: "The banner over hell says, 'Welcome to the Ethics of Ease.'"

I am not sure if I can figure out how to post a video on here but I am going to try. Recently we have let Luna wander out of her corral during the day. She came over to the front porch this morning where Ruby, Lola and I were hanging out. The girls pet her, and sang to her, "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star", and "You Are My Sunshine." We got to doing something else and Luna trotted off. A while later Lola wanted her to come back and started calling for her. I couldn't find the video of Lola calling Luna but Trina posted in on Instagram.

Here are some photos:

Ruby is a little more hesitant than Lola

Luna has her "fly" mask on

James saddled Luna this evening and the kids rode her, along with Darrel. When I say kids I mean Rowan, Ruby, and Lola. Addy thinks Luna doesn't like her and she doesn't even want to try to ride. It made me a little sad. Ruby is a little afraid because last time Luna took her under a tree and she got her face scratched, but she is determined she is going to ride and overcome her fear.

Addy had school today so she spent most of the morning upstairs on her phone. She missed the Razr ride Darrel took the other kids on. She and Trina also ran today.

When Addy was finished with school Darrel and Trina and all of their kids went to town. They did the hike at the Show Low Bluffs and then went to Walmart. Lola didn't want to go and was crying. I told her the hike was really easy and there would be horses there. She stopped crying and decided she would go. Trina also reminded her that she needed to get refreshments for her tea party.

I rested and walked and worked on my blog while they were gone. James was working outside and so I had the house to myself for awhile.

Trina came home from town and made a chicken salad with grapes and chopped celery. She also got the ingredients for pumpkin bread which she wants to make tomorrow. I think she and Darrel are starting a diet on Monday and they are going to enjoy food this weekend. Darrel is making tri-tip and got all of the ingredient to marinate the meat.

This evening most of us enjoyed being outside watching the kids and Darrel ride Luna. James was the grand finale and had to show some of his riding skills. Addy doesn't trust Luna and is afraid to ride her. James tried to talk her in to it, but she refused.

Rowan and Darrel shot Rowan's crossbow we gave him for his birthday and lost two of the arrows and then Rowan broke the last one. Darrel ordered some more arrows online for Rowan.

This evening we all gathered around the table for Lola's tea party. We used styrofoam cups and paper towels and had mini cupcakes and Lucky Charm marshmallows and pineapple flavored water for refreshments. We all had received an invitation from Lola and we all had place cards, mini postits, taped to our cups. It was quite the affair of the day.

Darrel and Trina played Scattergories with their kids tonight. It looked like fun.

Happy 14th Birthday Joshua